Resources

The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner provides an update on progress toward establishing a permanent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner, including proposed amendments to aged care legislation progressing through Parliament. The update outlines how these changes will support an independent voice for First Nations Elders and older people.

The Indigenous Employment Initiative (IEI) Program is a government funded program to create employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers in entry-level, non-clinical aged care roles.

The South Australian Aboriginal Health Research Accord provides guidance for health and medical researchers across South Australia who are conducting research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

This webpage from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare summarises vulnerabilities affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and over, drawing on national data.

This webpage from WellMob curates resources on how to be a good ally, supporting respectful action with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This webpage from Palliative Care Connect helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people find palliative care information, services and support pathways.

This webpage from Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet lists data collection resources for Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health services.

This webpage from the Australian Public Service Commission explains cultural load for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and ways workplaces can reduce it.

This webpage by Indigenous Allied Health Australia links to workforce support, mentoring, training and development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health workers, students and services.

This webpage by NACCHO describes a traineeship program supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees to gain Certificate III or IV qualifications and enter Aboriginal Health Worker and Practitioner roles.