Resources

This information sheet from Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing that details all the support programs and resources to help aged care providers to deliver care to older people in regional, rural and remote locations.

This government resource provides links to training available to workers in the aged care sector.

This fact sheet from Healing Foundation provides information for aged care staff to enhance services for Stolen Generations.

This information sheet from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing provides answers to some frequently asked questions raised during the Commonwealth Home Support Program sector readiness webinar held on 12 June 2025.

This report outlines a promising practice of implementing paid monthly meetings for home care workers. These structured sessions, held at local venues, compensate workers for their time and travel, fostering regular face-to-face interactions with colleagues, team leaders, and support staff. The initiative aims to reduce worker isolation, enhance communication, and improve the quality of client care by acknowledging the valuable insights and experiences of home

This provider fact sheet by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, provides an overview of provider responsibilities for screening potential aged care workers.

High job demands coupled with low job resources can contribute to burnout among aged care staff. By identifying these specific factors, organisations can better recognise and intervene, fostering healthier and more sustainable workplaces. This resource from ARIIA provides a concise and accessible summary of the research evidence.

There are several effective actions that organisations can implement to manage and protect aged care workers from burnout. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

This resource from ARIIA is a short, easy-to-read summary of the research evidence on effective personal interventions to prevent or manage burnout for aged care workers. Personal interventions were allocated into three categories including 1) skill training, 2) mindfulness, and 3) gratitude. 

High levels of burnout among aged care workers can negatively impact not only the individuals themselves but also their families and the organisations they work for. These consequences are outlined in a concise, easy-to-read summary of research evidence provided by ARIIA.