Resources
Explore resources from a range of sources across the aged care sector - including government, research, academic and practice-based materials - curated by ARIIA to support evidence-informed practice and innovation.
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Commentary: Trauma-informed care in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare: challenges, opportunities and future directions
This Open Access article by Carlin et al. explores the impact of colonisation and intergenerational trauma on the mental health and wellbeing of First Nations peoples, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia.
Factors associated with the high prevalence of dementia in older Aboriginal Australians
This Open Access article by Radford et al. examines the potential risk factors for dementia in the majority urban and regional population, with a representative sample of 336 Aboriginal Australians aged 60 years and older.
Co-designing Australia’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021–2031: a realist evaluation
This Open Access article by Fono et al. examines how policymakers and First Nations peoples co-designed the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan.
A personal reflection on what good allies can do in the face of racism
This article by DR SJ Springer is a personal reflection on how to be a good ally in the face of racism in health services.
Human rights education in patient care: A literature review and critical discussion
This Open Access article by Newham et al. discusses the nature of human rights education and examine its potential impact on patient care.
Dignity of risk in residential aged care: a call to reframe understandings of risk
This Open Access article by Foundas argues that residential aged care must move beyond overly risk-averse practices and recognise dignity of risk as central to older people’s autonomy, wellbeing and quality of life.
Human rights education for nursing students: A scoping review
This Open Access article by Dogan et al. examines how human rights education is addressed in nursing education. It highlights the value of tailoring learning to students’ experiences and incorporating the voices of rights-holders.
A quantitative meta-analysis and qualitative meta-synthesis of aged care residents’ experiences of autonomy, being controlled, and optimal functioning
This Open Access article by Bradshaw et al. details a systematic review of studies investigating autonomy, control, and indices of optimal functioning in aged care settings.
“It's about rights”: the Bunya project’s Indigenous Australian voices on health care curricula and practice
This Open Access article by Manton et al. details the Bunya Project, an Indigenous-led participatory action research effort designed to support non-Indigenous university staff and curriculum development through partnerships with Indigenous community-controlled organizations.
Developing a best-practice guide to support care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with cognitive impairment and dementia
This Open Access article by Hughson et al. describes the development of a best-practice guide for cognitive and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.