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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Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) wellness and reablement
This webpage by Department of Health, Disability and Ageing explains wellness and reablement in the CHSP. Includes information on capacity-building, independence, client outcomes and provider responsibilities.
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) service list mapping
This guideline by Department of Health, Disability and Ageing maps CHSP service list changes from 1 July 2025. Includes guidance for providers on staged transitions, service categories and updated arrangements.
Client characteristics and outcomes of the Australian short-term restorative care programme: a cohort study
This Open Access article by Brett et al. examines outcomes for Australian Short-Term Restorative Care clients.
Care planning tools and templates
This webpage by Keep Able provides care planning tools and templates for aged care providers. Includes checklists, care plan templates and examples for wellness and reablement.
Care planning fundamentals
This webpage by Keep Able explains care planning fundamentals for wellness and reablement. Includes guidance on person-centred goals, support plans, care plans, preparation, review and quality standards.
Adopting reablement mindset within care
This guide by Agestrong Health Group explains how aged care providers can use a reablement approach in everyday care. Includes examples for personal care, meals, mobility, household tasks, goal plans and exit plans.
Five reablement strategies
This webpage by Keep Able outlines five reablement strategies to support independent ageing. Includes examples and tips on building capacity, adapting environments, modifying tasks, assistive technology and information.
Social connection toolkit for residential aged care: Development and evaluation
This report by Farmer et al. describes the development, implementation and evaluation of a social connection toolkit for residential aged care. It includes e-learning modules, a conversation-style question tool and a guide designed to help staff understand residents’ social connection preferences and support more personalised care.
IAHA Mentoring Program
This mentoring program from Indigenous Allied Health Australia provides a structured mentoring program for IAHA members, including webinar videos, a self-paced workbook, mentoring agreement and ongoing IAHA support. The program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health students, graduates and professionals to build personal and professional networks.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lived experience-led peer workforce guide
This webpage from Black Dog Institute provides a workforce guide and checklist developed through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lived experience, with a focus on mental health, social and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention.