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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10 Questions for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples to ask when seeking residential aged care [in Indigenous languages]
These leaflets by 10 Questions to Ask provide questions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can use when considering entering residential care.
National guide to preventive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
This guide by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) for use in primary care by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, health practitioners and nurses.
Guidance material for Elder Care Support workers – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care assessment organisations
This guidance from the Department of Health and Aged Care draws out relevant excerpts from the My Aged Care Assessment Manual, to create a focused overview on the relevant changes for Elder Care Support workers.
Dementia Support Australia - First Nations Resources
The Dementia Support Australia site provides various resources for both providers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples related to dementia.
Lowitja Institute Tools
This webpage from Lowitja Institute provides various different learning tools.
Support at Home and Aged Care Act communication toolkit's
Enkindle Consulting on behalf of Eastern sector Development Team and SSD Connect Alliance, have developed two toolkit's for providers to communicate and plan for the changes.
Support at Home: Case studies
These ten case studies from Trilogy Care provide information into the new support at home changes and how it impacts older Australians, their families, and carers.
Tip sheet for aged care workers: Questions to ask for culturally safe, trauma-aware care
This tip sheet from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission provides prompts for Aged Care workers to understand an older adults cultural preferences.
First Nations - Digital flipchart - Your rights in Aged Care
This visual guide by The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is for conversations between providers, workers and older people about aged care. It includes notes for providers and workers to help guide the conversation focusing on individuals rights.
Resources for aged care workers: New Aged Care Act
This document from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission provides an overview of resources and learning opportunities to help aged care workers understand changes in the new Aged Care Act, and how they affect them.