Resources

This guide by Andre Smith from Carevo explains Short Term Restorative Care for older Australians. Includes information about eligibility, service types, costs and transitioning to Support at Home.

This guideline by Flinders University explains clinical recommendations for the Restorative Care Pathway. Includes guidance on restorative care, falls, frailty, dementia, mental wellbeing, nutrition, swallowing difficulties and exit planning.

This guide by Department of Health, Disability and Ageing supports STRC providers transitioning to the Restorative Care Pathway. Includes transition scenarios, provider activities, client guidance and FAQs.

This guideline by Department of Health, Disability and Ageing maps CHSP service list changes from 1 July 2025. Includes guidance for providers on staged transitions, service categories and updated arrangements.

This guide by Agestrong Health Group explains how aged care providers can use a reablement approach in everyday care. Includes examples for personal care, meals, mobility, household tasks, goal plans and exit plans.

This webpage from Black Dog Institute provides a workforce guide and checklist developed through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lived experience, with a focus on mental health, social and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention.

This guide from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing provides question prompts to help aged care providers understand and measure how workforce changes linked to the new Aged Care Act are being applied in everyday practice.

This guide from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing provides a template to help aged care providers set up a Community of Practice within their organisation into the implementation of the Act and Rules.

This guide from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is a complementary resource to National Aged Care Design and Principles and Guidelines. Co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the aged care sector and design experts, this guidance describes how to deliver culturally safe, respectful and healing aged care home design for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This guide by Agency for Clinical Innovation, Pain Management Network explains how to deliver telehealth consultations for Aboriginal people with pain management needs. It outlines culturally safe, person-centred approaches, including trust-building, family involvement, local partnerships, flexible appointments and practical support before, during and after consultations.