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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Supporting dementia-friendly mealtimes and dining experiences at home - guide
This guide from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, provides practical advice for families and carers to create supportive mealtime experiences at home for people living with dementia, encouraging independence, enjoyment and good nutrition.
The carer handbook for understanding changed behaviours
Many people living with dementia experience changes in behaviour. This handbook from Dementia Support Australia explores each behaviour – showing you what to look out for, why it might be happening and some practical things you can do to help.
Lewy body dementia: admissions and care
A guide by Dementia Australia to professional Lewy body dementias care for acute care workers and staff in care homes.
National Aged Care design principles and guidelines
The National Aged Care design principles and guidelines provide a comprehensive, evidence-based resource to guide accommodation design to support the delivery of high quality, safe, respectful and dignified care for older people living in residential aged care accommodation. They include specific consideration to individuals with dementia.
Guide to creating a workforce training plan
This guide by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing provides a step-by-step approach for aged care providers to identifying training needs, prioritising learning areas and structuring a training plan that aligns with workforce segments, operating environment and available resources.
Care minutes responsibility - Guide for residential aged care providers
This guide from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing explains the care minute responsibilities of providers and the legislative responsibilities related to minimum amount of direct care time to residents.
Valuing and strengthening the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce
This guide by the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia promotes supportive working environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce in health and human services.
Sad news and sorry business: Guidelines for caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through death and dying
This guide from Queensland Health aims to provide insight into appropriate cultural knowledge and practices and identify tools that will assist Queensland Health staff in providing culturally and clinically responsive care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Professional Scopes of Practice for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners
This guide by the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Association (NATSIHWA) details the scope of practice for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health workforce.
Professional capabilities for registered Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners
A guideline from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board provides details of the professional capabilities for registered Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners.