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First Nations elders

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Indigenous elders
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Report

National Elder Abuse Research Program: the abuse and mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander older people

Sarah Quillinan, Rachel Moody, Jessie Dunstan, Alba Granados, John De Maio

This report provides a nuanced understanding of the nature and dynamics of abuse and mistreatment experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander older people. It describes how this differs from the general population. The research identifies strategies and policy responses tailored to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing elder abuse.
Journal article

Culturally safe assistive technology provision in Australia

Libby Callaway, Hilary O'Connell, Eleanor Kennett-Smith, Natasha Layton
This study explores inequities in Assistive Technology (AT) access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Secondary analysis identified barriers and facilitators across people, products, personnel, provision and policy, generating nine principles for culturally safe AT delivery. The findings highlight actions needed for respectful and effective AT programs.
Guide

First Nations stakeholder communications toolkit


A toolkit for providers, workers and others involved in providing aged care services for First Nations people. It includes resources, information, and guidance to communicate, engage, and support First Nations communities in understanding aged care system changes. The toolkit empowers stakeholders to lead informed conversations and promote the delivery of culturally safe, quality aged care...
Strategy

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care framework 2025–2035


This framework contains a range of actions to improve aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It sets out reforms under five measurable outcomes underpinned by four guiding principles, establishing a vision for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to age well by having their spiritual, physical and mental health needs met.
Report

'Are you waiting for us to die?' The unfinished business of Bringing Them Home


This report has found only 6% of the Bringing Them Home report recommendations – made to support Stolen Generations survivors and their families almost 28 years ago – have been clearly implemented. It recommends a National Healing Package of priority changes to enable remaining elderly survivors to live out their days with dignity.