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.
To call or not to call: Enhancing care for Tasmania's ageing population
Over the past decade, Australia's ageing population has increased by 32%, leading to a 5.9% rise in residential aged care admissions. Tasmania, with the highest percentage of residents aged 65 and older, faces challenges in this shift. The Aged Care Reform Unit (ACRU) of the Tasmania Health Service has launched initiatives to improve care transitions between residential aged care and hospitals. In this blog, ARIIA's Dr Nicky Baker discuss the "To call or not to call" program, which equips nursing staff to identify health deteriorations early, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and enhancing person-centered care.
How can ARIIA support the workforce to implement evidence-based practice change in Australian Aged Care?
Understanding what drives success in aged care is essential for implementing evidence-based improvements. But where do you start? In this blog ARIIA Librarian & Information Specialist, Paul Ross, and ARIIA Research Fellow Dr Stephanie Champion explore how to approach evidence-based practice and outline the ways ARIIA can support this process.
Strategies to recruit and retain volunteers in the aged care setting
As volunteer numbers decline across the country, the importance of effective recruitment and retention of volunteers is in the spotlight. In this blog, Dr Meg Polacsek describes how aged care providers can optimise their efforts to recruit and retain volunteers.