Knowledge and Implementation Hub
Research evidence and knowledge help us understand what works and how things work in aged care. This can guide our care and inform our training and organisational activities.
The Knowledge and Implementation Hub provides access to evidence and resources on a range of priority topics for aged care. These topics have been identified by the aged care sector. We also have information on urgent and critical needs in the sector.
Explore aged care topics
The Knowledge and Implementation Hub provides access to evidence and resources on a range of aged care topics. Those working in the sector identified these topics as high-priority issues through the annual ARIIA survey or via ARIIA consultations with key industry bodies.
Navigating the sector
Finding the right information to support your research can be complex and time-consuming, especially when you need relevant resources quickly. Our 'research and project supports' pages offer curated access to databases, targeted online searches, and carefully selected sources of organisational information. You’ll also find implementation tips, key resources for older adults and families, alongside specialised training support tailored to critical areas of aged care.
Research and project supportsAged care search collection
Searching for information just got easier with the 'aged care search collection', giving you one-click access to the latest research through our automated PubMed database searches. With helpful guides on how to modify our searches or create your own, you’ll have the tools to streamline your search process. Dive into resources tailored to aged care in Australia and find the evidence you need fast!
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The ARIIA Notebook delivers the latest news, research, and information about upcoming events and activities straight to your inbox every month. This includes updates from the Knowledge and Implementation Hub team on the latest evidence in aged care and learn how to put it into practice.
Sign up to ARIIA NotebookLatest Knowledge Blogs
The Hub’s Knowledge Blogs provide another way to increase your knowledge of aged care. These short perspective pieces keep you informed about what is happening in the sector from the point of view of the people working or researching within it, as well as those receiving care services.
View our latest Knowledge Blogs below or see the full collection.
Meaningful engagement and partnerships in research with people living with dementia and their family
When reflecting on the experience of researching in partnership with people living with dementia and their carers, Dr. Domenica Disalvo, in this blog, acknowledges both the challenges and benefits of co-designing. However, there is a need for researchers to be both flexible and creative in adapting their engagement approaches to enable people living with dementia to fully participate in research, generating real insights into their needs and preferences for care.
Staying at Home: Innovative carer respite and well-being program
Our current blog explores the challenges faced by family carers of individuals living with dementia and highlights the positive impact of the Staying at Home (SAH) program delivered nationally by Dementia Support Australia. Tom Gauci explains how SAH, as an innovative carer well-being and respite program, can empower family carers by encouraging early access to respite, and by providing tools and confidence to navigate changes in their caregiving role.
Helping people living with dementia to look after their eyes
This blog highlights the importance of addressing preventable sight loss for people living with dementia, often due to treatable conditions such as cataract or outdated glasses. It reminds us of the importance of regular eye tests for people living with dementia in any care setting, to detect and address sight problems. This can help them maintain quality of life and continue doing what they value.