Resources

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.

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. 

This Open Access article by Newham et al. discusses the nature of human rights education and examine its potential impact on patient care. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Social Futures outlines the importance of culturally safe aged care that respects the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander older people to receive trauma-aware, healing-informed services that support connection to community, Country and culture. It highlights how organisations can strengthen cultural safety through reflective practice, meaningful engagement with communities and alignment with broader aged care reforms.

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.