Resources
Explore resources from a range of sources across the aged care sector - including government, research, academic and practice-based materials - curated by ARIIA to support evidence-informed practice and innovation.
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Development and implementation of a shared governance model in a mainstream health unit: a case study of embedding Aboriginal voices in organisational decision making
This article by Crooks et al. describes the development and implementation of a shared governance model embedding Aboriginal leadership and self-determination within a mainstream public health service.
Cultural Safety and clinical safety: A symbiotic relationship for improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Communities’ health outcomes
This article by Moloney et al. examines how cultural safety and clinical safety work together to support safe, respectful care for Indigenous peoples.
Connecting and reconnecting to a community, with a sense of belonging – Exploring Aboriginal Elders’ perspectives of engaging in a physical activity program
This Open Access article by Harfield et al. describes the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Quality Appraisal Tool, a framework for assessing Indigenous health research quality and cultural relevance.
Fact sheet for assessors – Ability to capture client’s preference for First Nations Assessment Organisation
This Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care fact sheet guides assessors on recording older people’s preference for a First Nations assessment organisation in the Single Assessment System.
First Nations people workforce analysis
This Jobs and Skills Australia report analyses workforce participation, education and employment trends for First Nations people in Australia.
Health-e Together digital care toolbox
This webpage by the Primary Health Network of Hunter New England and Central Coast provides a digital toolkit for change management support through digital health technologies and systems for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations at different levels of digital health readiness.
Katie-Ann Brett, a First Nations nurse case study
This video by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing considers Katie's story and discovers what a career in primary health care has to offer.
Investigating the feasibility, acceptability and appropriateness of outreach case management in an urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care service: a mixed methods exploratory study
This Open Access study by Askew et al. describes the 'home model', a home-based outreach case management approach that provided coordinated, patient-centred care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with chronic disease.
Coalition of peaks
This website represents the Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peak Organisations, a national partnership body of Indigenous-led organisations working with governments to advance self-determination, shared decision-making and policy outcomes that improve health, wellbeing and justice for First Nations peoples
Understanding the Inspector-General’s findings on My Aged Care 2025: Key impacts for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
This report by NATSIAACC summarises key findings from IGAC’s review of My Aged Care, highlighting the impacts of the system on older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and identifying priorities for culturally safe engagement, access, governance and service improvement.