Resources
Browse resources created and collated by ARIIA as a trusted, evidence-based guide to supporting innovation across the aged care sector.
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Valuing and strengthening the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce
This guide by the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia promotes supportive working environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce in health and human services.
Walking Together Program
This program report by Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) describes a fit-for-purpose cultural healing and well being program for Stolen Generations Survivors and their Descendants.
Working with the Stolen Generations: understanding trauma
This fact sheet from Healing Foundation provides information for aged care staff to enhance services for Stolen Generations.
Who cares about Aboriginal Aged Care? Evidence of home care support needs and use in rural South Australia
This Open Access review by Thomas et al. assesses awareness, needs and use of Australian Government-funded home aged care services among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
The Aged Care Workforce Remote Accord Implementation Project: Final Report
A report by the Aged Care Workforce Remote Accord into the a implementation project seeking to strengthen aged care service delivery by engaging communities in the design and development of workforce solutions that were locally appropriate, culturally safe, and responsive to on-the-ground needs.
Talking First Nations: Transitioning into aged care
A Dementia Podcast from the Dementia Centre introduces an expert panel as they explore the care considerations for First Nations peoples with a particular focus on dementia care.
Stolen Generations Aged Care Forum Report August 2019
This report by the Healing Foundation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing Advisory Group (ATSIAAG) describes the themes and recommendations of a aged care forum in Melbourne on 5 June 2019.
Promote and practice
This section of the HealthInfoNet website provides various workforce related content to assist staff in work or study in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and related sectors.
'Little Heaven' offers a new model for aged care
As part of the ABC Listen - Life matters podcast series, they talk about the Yutjuwala Djwarr centre which allows elders to stay on country and in their community, and features include a traditional ceremony space, bush medicine plants, and even a rescue dog.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elder Care - Inspector General progress report 2025
This report from the Inspector General of Aged Care briefly outlines the findings from the 2025 Progress Report focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elder care.