Resources

This implementation plan from the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) details the ACCHRTO Implementation Plan: A ten-year strategy to ensure sustainable, high-quality Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Registered Training Organisations 2024–2034.

Barbara McGrady is a proud Gomeroi/Gamilaraay Murri Yinah woman and is a professional photographer. In this video as part of a series from LiveUp, Barbara discusses her experience of managing her health condition and healthy ageing.

This report from the 5th National Workshop of the Australian Association of Gerontology Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing Advisory Group summarises the proceedings and outcomes of the workshop which aimed to address the apparent inequities of access and outcomes for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples under the current aged care reform program, and suggests directions for the future.

This webpage from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing describes the Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS) Fund which supports the aged care sector in addressing challenges related to dementia care, cultural diversity, and Indigenous health. It funds ongoing programs and targeted community-led activities to enhance care quality and inform policy development.

This framework from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is a set of resources for use in implementing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health curricula.

This government webpage provides videos and resources for individuals interested in working within aged care. This collection has a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. 

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.

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. 

This fact sheet from Healing Foundation provides information for aged care staff to enhance services for Stolen Generations.

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.