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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Digital transformation for the aged care sector
This webpage from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing describe the whole of the departments work into digital transformation of the aged care sector.
How technology and data are transforming the future of aged care - 28 August 2024
This Webinar by MIRUS Australia discusses how technology and data are transforming aged care.
The Australian aged care data landscape: Gaps, opportunities and future directions
This report by the CSIRO Australian e-Health Research Centre and Digital Health CRC examines the current aged care data landscape, data capture, use and sharing across the sector, and the impact on care delivery. Considers if reforms are working as intended and where digital capabilities could be better applied.
Aged care digital reform
This webpage from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing details the digital reform underway in the sector.
Working in the aged care and disability sector - Is it the right fit for you?
This self-reflection tool from the Department of Education helps candidates to think about their personal style and preferences and whether they would be a good fit to work in the aged care and disability services sector.
Know your rights
This webpage from My Aged Care details information about understanding your rights and how to raise concerns as an aged care consumer.
Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework
This submission by the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub (University of Melbourne) supports the development of an Australian Human Rights Charter, with a strong focus on the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and practical recommendations for reform.
A Human Rights Act and older people
The presentation by Professor Rosalind Croucher focuses on the Commission’s proposed model for a Human Rights Act in Australia and how it may support the rights of older people.
Human rights of residents in the nursing home sector: Developing practical evidence-based guidance for implementation
This article by Morrow et al. offers a roadmap for transforming care environments into spaces where human rights are actively protected and promoted.
Human rights for people living with dementia: An Australian anthology
This report by Steele et al. outlines a human rights–based framework for supporting people living with dementia, highlighting the need to uphold dignity, autonomy, inclusion, and participation in all aspects of care, policy, and community life.