Resources

This report from Professor Steven Schwartz is an independent examination of the educational preparation of nurses in Australia. 

This Open Access article by Traynor et al. investigates the implementation of Gerontological Nursing Competencies in long-term aged care.

This webpage from Humanability presents an overview of their workforce research efforts, highlighting how they collaborate with industry to analyse job market demand, assess skill requirements, and support training and workforce development.

This blog article from Great Place to Work highlight the key challenges facing Australia’s Healthcare and Social Assistance sector, analyses their impact on the workforce, and explores potential strategies to address these issues. 

This guide by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing provides a step-by-step approach for aged care providers to identifying training needs, prioritising learning areas and structuring a training plan that aligns with workforce segments, operating environment and available resources.

This guide from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing explains the care minute responsibilities of providers and the legislative responsibilities related to minimum amount of direct care time to residents.

This guide by the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia promotes supportive working environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce in health and human services.

This program report by Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) describes a fit-for-purpose cultural healing and well being program for Stolen Generations Survivors and their Descendants. 

This fact sheet from Healing Foundation provides information for aged care staff to enhance services for Stolen Generations.

This Open Access review by Thomas et al. assesses awareness, needs and use of Australian Government-funded home aged care services among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.