Resources

This web report from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare details the prevalence of Dementia in First Nations communities and includes specific sections on aged care usage and specific aged care programs. 

This report by Andrea Kelly, Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, shares what was heard from older First Nations people, their families, communities, and the community-controlled sector. It also outlines what Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people said they want from a permanent Commissioner.

This webpage from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare focuses on First Nations people aged 50 and over and their use of aged care services.

This framework from the Department of Health and Aged Care covers the period 2025 - 2035 and details the vision for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to age well by having their spiritual, physical and mental health needs met through holistic, high-quality and culturally safe aged care. 

This website from Gwandalan supports palliative care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and contains eLearning modules, resources and webinars.

This webpage from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission helps providers, older people and workers with resources to enable conversations about aged care. 

This rapid review by Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care provides information about culturally appropriate clinical care for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

This report by the Lowitja Institute details a project that demonstrates the importance of strengthening and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership to create opportunities to enhance employment and retention to reinforce and to embed career pathways.  

This Open Access journal article by Liddle et al. explores clinic users’ experiences at their local clinic and how short-term staffing impacts service quality, acceptability, cultural safety, and continuity of care in ACCHSs in remote communities.

This guide by the National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker and practitioners provides information to support GP's and practice managers to understand the benefits of the roles of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait IslanderHealth Workers and Health Practitioners.