Resources

This video by the Australian Human Rights Commission, has Cassara Hardie a proud Dunghutti woman, discussing Indigenous aged care rights and recommended reforms, with Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM.

This Open Access article by Hughson et al. describes the development of a best-practice guide for cognitive and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This project and training resources by SAHMRI are informed by a pilot study and evaluate an evidence-based model for culturally safe aged care. The views of First Nations participants informed the development of six cultural safety in aged care principles that provided the foundation for a training program for an aged care organisations.

This manual from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is for aged care service providers who receive funding under the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program. It outlines the requirements of the program including service planning, staffing, health and safety, quality and advocacy.

This learning resource video from Palliative Care Australia acts as a culturally safe and practical case study for professional health, Aboriginal and community workers on ‘how to’ support and complete Advance Care Plans for end-of-life care in Indigenous communities.

Social Futures outlines the importance of culturally safe aged care that respects the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander older people to receive trauma-aware, healing-informed services that support connection to community, Country and culture. It highlights how organisations can strengthen cultural safety through reflective practice, meaningful engagement with communities and alignment with broader aged care reforms.

This general toolkit from NSW Government helps health services use co-design practices in planning and delivering services for Culturally Diverse groups such as First Nations people.

This First Nations student resource helps you understand the different roles and pathways in primary health care. 

This pilot project by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute explored how home-based aged care can better support older Aboriginal people experiencing grief and loss, while also examining workforce wellbeing.

This guide from LiveUp outlines practical home modification items and tools, with information on purchasing options and available funding supports.