Resources
Explore resources from a range of sources across the aged care sector - including government, research, academic and practice-based materials - curated by ARIIA to support evidence-informed practice and innovation.
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'Little Heaven' offers a new model for aged care
As part of the ABC Listen - Life matters podcast series, they talk about the Yutjuwala Djwarr centre which allows elders to stay on country and in their community, and features include a traditional ceremony space, bush medicine plants, and even a rescue dog.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elder Care - Inspector General progress report 2025
This report from the Inspector General of Aged Care briefly outlines the findings from the 2025 Progress Report focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elder care.
Sad news and sorry business: Guidelines for caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through death and dying
This guide from Queensland Health aims to provide insight into appropriate cultural knowledge and practices and identify tools that will assist Queensland Health staff in providing culturally and clinically responsive care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Professional Scopes of Practice for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners
This guide by the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Association (NATSIHWA) details the scope of practice for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health workforce.
Strategies that support cultural safety for First Nations people in aged care in Australia: An integrative literature review
This Open Access review by Deravin et al. investigates key aspects of Cultural Safety of First Nations peoples in aged care.
Understanding the Stolen Generations through their stories: A resource for the aged care workforce
This resource from the Aged Care Rights Advocacy (ARAS) Inc was created for the aged care workforce.
Research into the mistreatment of older Aboriginal Australians
This report by IPS Management Consultants undertook research into the mistreatment of older Aboriginal people in Australia.
Professional capabilities for registered Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners
A guideline from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board provides details of the professional capabilities for registered Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners.
Piloting and evaluating and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership program: Developing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural leadership in health and related sectors
A presentation from Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) into the pilot and evaluation of a cultural leadership program.
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards: User guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
A guide from Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples into the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.