Resources

This community report by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and Aboriginal Community Services (ACS) describes a project to co-design, pilot and evaluate a training program into the training needs of workers. 

This framework from the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation outlines a holistic approach to training and development, expanding on workforce needs and building capacity to deliver training to more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

This report from the National Advisory Group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care (NAGATSIAC) details their views on the redesign of the aged care system prior to the reforms in Australia’s aged care sector.

This report by Andrea Kelly, Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, shares what was heard from older First Nations people, their families, communities, and the community-controlled sector. It also outlines what Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people said they want from a permanent Commissioner.

This framework from the Department of Health and Aged Care covers the period 2025 - 2035 and details the vision for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to age well by having their spiritual, physical and mental health needs met through holistic, high-quality and culturally safe aged care. 

This rapid review by Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care provides information about culturally appropriate clinical care for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

This report by the Lowitja Institute details a project that demonstrates the importance of strengthening and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership to create opportunities to enhance employment and retention to reinforce and to embed career pathways.  

This policy evidence brief by the Australian Health Policy Collaboration presents evidence on the extensive burden of common mental disorders and poor diet quality in Australia and the role of dietary factors in the prevention and treatment of mental disorders.

This report from the OECD Health Policy Studies details how various countries are dealing with recruitment and retention issues in the long-term care sector. The guide provides evidence-based examples of best practice across OECD counrties including Australia. 

The 2025 JMI Policy Insights Paper examines strategies to recruit and retain men in nursing in NSW. It identifies barriers like gender stereotypes, lack of male role models, and biased teaching practices. Recommendations include mentorship programs, gender-neutral education, and targeted recruitment to diversify the workforce and address nursing shortages.