Resources

This government explanatory memorandum explains the Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026.

Response by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to First Nation Aged Care Commissioners Report - Transforming Aged Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

This Open Access article by Harfield et al. explores the Miwatj Health Leadership Model, which supports Yolngu employment, leadership pathways and staff wellbeing in an Aboriginal community-controlled health service.

This webpage by Indigenous Allied Health Australia links to workforce support, mentoring, training and development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health workers, students and services.

This article by selectability describes how purchasing Gulfland Motel and Caravan Park supports remote aged care delivery by providing worker accommodation to help attract and retain employees in the Lower Gulf.

This webpage by NACCHO describes a traineeship program supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees to gain Certificate III or IV qualifications and enter Aboriginal Health Worker and Practitioner roles.

This mentoring program from Indigenous Allied Health Australia provides a structured mentoring program for IAHA members, including webinar videos, a self-paced workbook, mentoring agreement and ongoing IAHA support. The program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health students, graduates and professionals to build personal and professional networks.

This webpage from Black Dog Institute provides a workforce guide and checklist developed through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lived experience, with a focus on mental health, social and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention.

This book edited by Sally S. Goold and Kerrynne Liddle shares personal stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses, recognising their experiences, achievements and contribution to nursing in Australia.

The CATSINaM Two-Way Mentoring Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses, midwives and students through culturally safe mentoring, professional development, connection and leadership growth.