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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Elderhood and healthy aging from an Indigenous perspective
This open access article by Huang et al. reviews elderhood and healthy ageing from an Indigenous perspective, highlighting wisdom, community roles and cultural continuity.
Developing integrated healthcare models for Indigenous People: Insights from a relational systematic scoping review
This open access article by Clare et al. reviews integrated healthcare models for Indigenous peoples and identifies relational principles for culturally safe, coordinated care.
Deficit discourse and strengths-based approaches
This report from the Lowitja Institute explains deficit discourse and strengths-based approaches, supporting a shift in narratives about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing.
Data collection resources for Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health services
This webpage from Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet lists data collection resources for Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health services.
Culturally safe assistive technology provision in Australia: Concept mapping perspectives from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
This open access article by Hearn et al. maps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on culturally safe assistive technology provision in Australia.
Cultural safety in Australia - a discussion paper
This discussion paper from the Lowitja Institute outlines cultural safety concepts in Australia and supports health workers to reflect on culturally safe care and practice.
Cultural load, it’s a real thing!
This discussion paper from Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre outlines cultural safety concepts in Australia and supports health workers to reflect on culturally safe care and practice.
Creating safe and respectful workplaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
This webpage from the Australian Public Service Commission explains cultural load for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and ways workplaces can reduce it.
Barriers and enablers to supporting the healthy ageing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples within aged care
This open access article by Zagler et al. explores barriers and enablers to supporting healthy ageing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within aged care.
An introduction to cultural competency
This guide from the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association and RACP introduces cultural competency, cultural safety and their role in improving health service delivery.