Resources

This resource by Dementia Australia offers practical guidance on selecting and adapting activities for individuals living with dementia. It emphasises the importance of engaging in meaningful, enjoyable, and culturally appropriate activities to promote well-being and social connection.

This webpage from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing describes the Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS) Fund which supports the aged care sector in addressing challenges related to dementia care, cultural diversity, and Indigenous health. It funds ongoing programs and targeted community-led activities to enhance care quality and inform policy development.

This framework from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is a set of resources for use in implementing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health curricula.

The Open Access article by O'Keefe et al. identifies employee, employer and organisational factors and strategies that influence workforce retention within the aged care sector.

This information sheet from Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing that details all the support programs and resources to help aged care providers to deliver care to older people in regional, rural and remote locations.

This government webpage provides videos and resources for individuals interested in working within aged care. This collection has a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. 

This webpage from Multicultural NSW provides various resources within the 'tools and resources for multicultural planning and engagement' section which includes a resource on CALD staff recruitment and retention.

This Open Access article by Kiwanuka et al. systematically maps the evidence on the application of AI systems in nursing workforce management, with a targeted focus on the role of nurse leaders.

This collection of resources from Jobs Queensland and Ageing Australia aims to develop a workforce plan tailored to the unique needs of the aged care sector in the region. The resources include a workforce planning connect toolkit and workbook, an environmental scan of local workforce needs and the Far North Queensland Aged Care Industry Workforce Development Plan.

This international review by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) details the capacity and sustainability of the global nursing workforce to deal with increased changes in care need. It includes sections on workforce planning and retention within the nursing professional overall.