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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Care alert dillybag: Supporting and decision making for sickness and end of life
This toolkit by the Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) is for community members to use to plan and manage their health, well being, wishes and legacy related to end of life.
Aged Care in the Kimberley
This sector profile report by the Kimberly Development Commission describes the aged care sector in the Kimberly and highlights the current situation and challenges.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stolen Generations and descendants: numbers, demographic characteristics and selected outcomes
This report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) details the estimated numbers and demographic characteristics of proxy measures of the Stolen Generations and the descendants of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people removed from their families.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health toolkit for general practice
This toolkit created by Capital Health Network (CHN) Indigenous Health team brings resources and information together to assist primary health care providers when caring for First Nations people in the ACT region.
A practical guide to chronic conditions for Aboriginal health workers
This guide from the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW provides NSW Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs) with guidance into various chronic conditions and how to provide support.
A national profile of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, 2006-2016
This Open Access article by Wright et al. analyses data on Indigenous Health Workers from three waves of the Australian Census.
Systematic review collection: First Nations
This monthly curated collection of systematic reviews from ARIIA provides visitors with access to Subscription and Open Access articles related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (First Nations) and the health and aged care workforce.
A qualitative exploration of staff satisfaction in innovative Australian aged care
This Open Access article by Connelly et al. investigates the impact of various residential aged care innovations upon staff satisfaction.
Cultural Responsiveness in action: An IAHA framework
The Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) Cultural Responsiveness Framework supports Australians working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build the skills, knowledge and capabilities needed for effective partnerships and action.
Indigenous people’s mobility and its impact on remote infrastructural needs: an exploratory study.
This report from Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) explores the changes to First Nations communties mobility and its impact on the planning of housing, infrastructure and services within remote communities.