Quality Standards Resource Centre

This resource is the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet website. The website provides access to resources and workforce information to inform practice and policy in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The website also provides portals to collections of information by theme, including social and emotional wellbeing, cultural safety, end-of-life care, diabetes and respiratory health.

This portal provides links to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and cultural safety publications, policies, resources and programs. It also providers workforce support information and content relevant to specific health professional roles. The information supports health professionals to deliver culturally safe and responsive care.

This resource offers a series of webinars on cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is designed for primary health care teams including General Practitioners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners and health workers, nurses, allied health professionals and others who work in primary care. The webinar series has been developed in collaboration with Dementia Training Australia.

This resource discusses the importance of engagement in meaningful lifestyle activities for people living in aged care. It includes information about understanding meaningful lifestyle activities and links to a collection of resources collated by ARIIA that are relevant to this theme.

This framework integrates trauma-informed care across NSW Health services, enhancing support for clients, families, and carers by guiding staff in trauma-sensitive practices and systemic change. It focuses on preventing re-traumatisation and fostering healing, especially for vulnerable populations.

This resource was developed by a state/territory government or organisation and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.

The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) provides interpreting support for people with limited English proficiency and agencies requiring assistance to communicate with non-English-speaking clients. Services include telephone, on-site, and video interpreting, with options for both government and fee-paying clients across Australia.

This toolkit provides guidance for organisations on implementing trauma-informed care practices, aiming to improve safety, trust, and empowerment in care settings. It outlines strategies to adapt policies, environments, and staff approaches to better support people with trauma histories in various care environments.

This resource is about the Silver Rainbow project to improve the experiences of LGBTI people as they age and enter aged care. The resource offers resources and training information to support the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ older people. It also includes relevant reports and papers, such as government submissions.