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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Insights into supporting the wellbeing of older Aboriginal people receiving home care packages who are experiencing grief and loss
This pilot project by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute explored how home-based aged care can better support older Aboriginal people experiencing grief and loss, while also examining workforce wellbeing.
Amplifying older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s perspectives to promote digital health equity: Co-designed qualitative study
This Open Access Article by Henson et al. details the perspectives of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, drawing on Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing, and their leadership roles within families and communities to inform a culturally grounded model for using digital technologies to support health and wellbeing.
A comprehensive review of optimal approaches to co-design in health with First Nations Australians
This Open Access article by Butler et al. describes a project aiming to identify the current evidence around optimal approaches to co-design in health with First Nations Australians.
What are the unmet needs in people affected by dementia? A scoping review of reviews
This Open Access article by Koh et al. examines through a social health lens the unmet needs of people and their carers who are affected by dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in Muslim women: Recommendations for culturally sensitive care
This Open Access article by Irfan et al. outlines culturally informed approaches to assessing and treating Muslim women and families at each stage of ADRD care, though many recommendations extend to the broader Muslim community and others of diverse racial-ethnic backgrounds.
How food can be used to support people living with dementia
This article from Navjot Gill-Chawla, explores how food can support people living with dementia, highlighting the role of nutrition in enhancing quality of life, stimulating memories, and promoting social connection.
Forming effective Dementia Friendly Communities (DFC's)
This article by Dr Caroline Grogan, highlights the importance of involving people with dementia in shaping Dementia Friendly Communities, offering practical strategies like small support groups, shared decision-making, and accessible meeting places to promote genuine inclusion and empowerment.
A systematic, integrative review exploring supports that promote the retention of employees working in the aged care sector
The Open Access article by O'Keefe et al. identifies employee, employer and organisational factors and strategies that influence workforce retention within the aged care sector.
Nurse leadership and artificial intelligence integration in nursing workforce management: A scoping review
This Open Access article by Kiwanuka et al. systematically maps the evidence on the application of AI systems in nursing workforce management, with a targeted focus on the role of nurse leaders.
Developing effective workforce training to support the long-term care of older adults: A review of reviews
This Open Access review of reviews by Newbould et al. investigates the learning, training and educational needs of non-registered practitioners in long term care.