Resources

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This Open Access article by O'Keefe et al. investigates personal care workers' intentions to stay when employed in residential aged care.

This Open Access article by Traynor et al. investigates the implementation of Gerontological Nursing Competencies in long-term aged care.

This blog article from Great Place to Work highlight the key challenges facing Australia’s Healthcare and Social Assistance sector, analyses their impact on the workforce, and explores potential strategies to address these issues. 

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.

This Open Access review by Deravin et al. investigates key aspects of Cultural Safety of First Nations peoples in aged care.