Resources

This Open Access article by Butler et al. describes a project aiming to identify the current evidence around optimal approaches to co-design in health with First Nations Australians.

This video by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing describes how to provide culturally appropriate support to Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander people in RACFs in Australia.

This implementation plan from the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) details the ACCHRTO Implementation Plan: A ten-year strategy to ensure sustainable, high-quality Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Registered Training Organisations 2024–2034.

Barbara McGrady is a proud Gomeroi/Gamilaraay Murri Yinah woman and is a professional photographer. In this video as part of a series from LiveUp, Barbara discusses her experience of managing her health condition and healthy ageing.

This report from the 5th National Workshop of the Australian Association of Gerontology Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing Advisory Group summarises the proceedings and outcomes of the workshop which aimed to address the apparent inequities of access and outcomes for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples under the current aged care reform program, and suggests directions for the future.

This webpage from the Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration provides instructions to conduct staging measure assessments using DOMS, which include the Global Deterioration Scale (GDS), Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR), Functional Assessment Staging Test (FAST) and the Dementia Severity Rating Scale (DSRS).

The Bush Inspired Community Care Model follows the principles of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), a global philosophy and practice focused on asset (strength)-based, place-based, and community-driven initiatives. This approach allows communities to focus on and leverage their strengths to become stronger and achieve their goals. Due to be launched May 2026.

This free to access course from the University of Tasmania contains 21 hours of content that can be completed at your own pace. It is relevant to workers and carers, containing four modules related to dementia.

Dementia Australia’s free, interactive video toolkit designed for community groups interested in learning about brain health and dementia.

This guide from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, provides practical advice for families and carers to create supportive mealtime experiences at home for people living with dementia, encouraging independence, enjoyment and good nutrition.