First Nations Peoples
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Overview
Resources for people who work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and communities.
Key Resources
List of Elder Care Support Providers
A list of current providers delivering the Elder Care Support program.
Created by: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Assessment Organisations
A small number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations are delivering culturally safe, trauma-aware aged care assessments. This is part of a pilot to better support Elders and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access aged care services that meet their needs.
Published by: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Advance Care Planning: Taking care of Dying Time so you can get on with living
This culturally sensitive booklet was created to support First Nations communities in planning for future health care. With strong community input and thoughtful design, it helps older people – and those who support them – start important conversations about their values, wishes and end-of-life care.
The booklet guides users through choosing a Medical Treatment Decision Maker, recording personal beliefs, and completing a legal Advance Care Directive.
While designed with First Nations communities in mind, the clear, easy-to-follow format makes it a valuable resource for anyone wanting to plan ahead and ensure their voice is heard if they become too unwell to speak for themselves.
Originally developed by Njernda Aboriginal Medical Centre
Updated by: the SSD Connect Alliance
Elder Care Support program
The Elder Care Support program will build a workforce to help older First Nations people, their families and carers, to access aged care services to meet their physical and cultural needs.
Published by: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Rural, Remote and First Nations Aged Care Service Development Assistance Panel (SDAP)
SDAP provides free professional support to aged care service providers located in rural and remote areas or who provide care to First Nations peoples. It aims to help providers in 3 main areas – provider capacity and support, sector development and infrastructure project management.
Published by: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Framework
This policy document contains a range of actions to improve aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Published by: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care assessment organisations presentation slides
Slides from a webinar designed to help you prepare for the commencement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care assessment organisations in your region.
Created by: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Date: 16 December 2025
Explaining aged care and your rights – locally tailorable poster
An editable poster you can use to encourage conversations about aged care.
Published by: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Conversation Guide – Yarning about aged care
This guide will help Elders and their family, friends and community about aged care and their rights.
Published by: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
First Nations – Stakeholder Communications Toolkit
This Toolkit is designed for First Nations stakeholders including providers, workers and others involved in providing aged care services for First Nations people. We’ve developed it to make it easy for you to share relevant resources with your networks and members
Published by: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Let’s yarn about changes to aged care – Supporting your rights and decisions
This short video is about the help available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders who need support to make aged care decisions.
Published by: : Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Duration: 3.5 minutes
What is aged care fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines aged care options for older Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It covers help at home, respite, restorative and end-of-life care and how to access culturally safe services.
Published by: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Aged care assessments and kinship care fact sheet
This fact sheet explains how older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kinship carers can access aged care services without affecting their caring roles. It includes legal, advocacy and support contacts to help carers make informed decisions while continuing to care for family.
Published by: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Working with Stolen Generations
Read and download the guidance The Healing Foundation has developed for GPs and aged care staff on providing effective services and support to Stolen Generations survivors
Published by: The Healing Foundation
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