Resources

Provides information on outcomes that need to be achieved for palliative and end of life care.

The Federal Government has implemented a range of activities and intiatives to help providers build and develop a supported, valued and productive workforce.

Aged care is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia. You can learn more about the roles and opportunities available in metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Australia.

Data dashboards show how the quarter of a million people employed as direct care providers in Australia’s aged care sector are distributed, resourced and managed.

This webpage provided by Meals on Wheels Australia has a mix of 30 savoury and sweet meals which adhere to the national meal guidelines for older adults to cook independently.

This webpage from the Heart foundation provides information for health professionals to support heart health eating patterns by translating latest nutrition evidence into information that can be easily used in everyday practice.

This webpage from the Department of Health and Aged Care provides a collection of documents addressing the needs of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, senior Australians from CALD backgrounds and LGBTI elders. 

This webpage from the Department of Social Services describes the Seniors Connected Program. The program aims to address social isolation and loneliness among older Australians. The page links to a variety of programs and services to facilitate social connection. 

The ASPIRE website describes social prescribing, who it is for, what are the benefits, how it works and research conducted in the area. Anyone can register and become a member.

This webpage from Primary & Community Care Services Limited discusses what social prescribing is and the evidence base underpinning social prescribing. It also links to social prescribing activities undertaken in other countries.