Resources

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.

The National Nursing Workforce Strategy – Volume 2 Research Report (2024) compiles global data and initiatives to inform Australia's nursing strategy. It emphasizes workforce planning, diversity, digital integration, and leadership development. The report supports evidence-based reforms to build a sustainable, adaptable nursing workforce aligned with evolving healthcare needs.

The National Nursing Workforce Strategy – Volume 1 Research Report (2024) presents findings from consultations with nearly 6,000 stakeholders, highlighting challenges such as workforce shortages, burnout, and limited career progression. It underscores the need for systemic reforms in education, leadership, and workplace culture to ensure a sustainable nursing workforce.

This resource from SSI provides information and strategies for recruiting and supporting an aged care workforce for the future.

The Productivity Commission’s 2022 report reviews aged care employment, finding most workers are already directly employed. It warns against banning indirect employment, which could reduce workforce flexibility and worsen shortages. The report recommends improving job quality and training across all employment types to strengthen the sector and ensure quality care.