Resources
Browse resources created and collated by ARIIA as a trusted, evidence-based guide to supporting innovation across the aged care sector.
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Examining earn while you learn models
Humability's earn while you learn (EWL) background document describes international and local examples of the success and barriers to implementing EWL models.
Workforce supply in aged care
This discussion paper by the National Aged Care Alliance (NACA) details a variety of issues related to engaging and retaining workers within aged care.
Duty of care: how to fix the aged care worker shortage
This CEDA report contributes to the wellbeing, security and participation focus area of CEDA’s Progress 2050 vision for a better future for the next generation of Australians.
Developing effective workforce training to support the long-term care of older adults: A review of reviews
This Open Access review of reviews by Newbould et al. investigates the learning, training and educational needs of non-registered practitioners in long term care.
Designing SMARTer work to reduce psychosocial risks: Evaluating the effectiveness of a participatory work-redesign intervention in aged care
This report from Safe Work Australia outlines the results of a two-year study which explored how to reduce psycho-social risks associated with increased job demands in the aged care sector.
Career Pathways Project
Humanability has been working with sector stakeholders to develop a suit of resources related to career pathways in the care and support sectors. Resources include career pathways framework and map, good practice guide, career profile videos and marketing materials.
Understanding factors influencing personal care workers' intentions to stay: A systematic integrative review
This Open Access article by O'Keefe et al. investigates personal care workers' intentions to stay when employed in residential aged care.
Workforce plan 2025
Humability's work plan for the care and support sector provides information into findings from a variety of stakeholder consultations and details specifically the scope of the aged care sector in Australia. Including details about future workforce planning.
Workforce resources to support the disability sector- NDIS Workforce Hub
This NDIS workforce resource hub page, primarily for the disability sector, includes resources related to workforce planning, recruitment and retention, optimisination and development of the workforce.
Rapid Evidence Synthesis: The recruitment and retention of registered nurses in care homes
This Rapid Evidence Synthesis (RES), produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration for Greater Manchester (ARC-GM), explores factors influencing the attractiveness of working in long-term care. It examines students’ perceptions of residential care and the challenges in recruiting registered nurses to care homes.