Resources

This framework from the University of Western Australia has been developed and validated for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, over the age of 45 and has 12 interconnected factors.

This Open Access article by Pearson et al. explores community and workforce perspectives on how the Home Care Package (HCP) program supports the social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This Lowitja Institute report highlights the need to strengthen and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership to improve employment, retention, and career pathways across the health sector.

This guide from the University of Western Australia focuses on the role of self-reflection and self-care in safeguarding and promoting worker wellbeing. It includes practical activities and resources that can be used in a range of settings, by individual workers, supervisors or managers.

This report by Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research (CAEPR) explores how needs-based and strengths-based workforce planning can strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait health workforce.

This video from the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) details their Elder Care Support Program which is designed to provide support, connection, and coordination of access to aged care services. 

The Palliative Care Clinic Box from Care@home includes tailored resources to support care at home for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

This Open Access Article by Pearson et al. details the socio-demographic characteristics, aged and health care needs, and aged care services used by older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people assessed for aged care service eligibility.

This webinar from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is part of the 'Governing for Reform in Aged Care' webinar series and discusses what reform in aged care will mean to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders who access aged care services.

This webpage from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing provides information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, their families and carers into aged care supports and assessment.