Supporting older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access safe, respectful and responsive care
Did you know? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in South Western Sydney have a younger age profile than non-Aboriginal people in the region.
How can services respond?
- engaging in meaningful community consultation to better understand the wider determinants affecting local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- identifying barriers to accessing services linked to the social determinants of health
- working with communities to address these barriers through flexible, affordable and culturally safe service models
- embedding co-design principles to ensure services are shaped by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices and experiences.
Aboriginal organisations in South West Sydney
- Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation
https://www.southwestsydneyresearch.org.au/dt_portfolio/tharawal-aboriginal-corporation/
- Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council
https://www.southwestsydneyresearch.org.au/dt_portfolio/gandangara/
Other Resources and Links
Reflection Sheet 4 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
See it, try it, do it – Rural Health Pathways Showcase 3/9/26 at Darling Harbour ICC
Event Details: Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026 Time: 9.30am – 2pm and 4-7.30pm Location: Level 4 ICC, Darling Harbour More information: via email: students@rdnhealth.org or phone 02 4924 8000 if you [...]
Resource toolkit for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
A new toolkit with resources is available to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people access aged care services and support. The toolkit includes: fact sheets an aged care checklist an aged care journey map a community poster social media tiles stories from community. Use the toolkit to share aged care information with community members at your service, at events and through your social media accounts, website or newsletter. Download the toolkit and resources.
Webinar: Mental health support
Join Swinburne University's Wellbeing Clinic for a webinar on mental health support for aged care residents. It is for providers and healthcare professionals. [...]
Asking the Question Toolkit- Wunun Consultancy & Ageing Australia
A resource co-designed by Wunun Consultancy and Ageing Australia to help aged care providers meet the new Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards by creating culturally [...]
FREE WEBINAR: BUILDING CULTURALLY SAFE AND INCLUSIVE CARE, 28 July 12pm-1pm – OPMH webinar series
This webinar will provide you with practical insights into strengthening culturally safe, inclusive, person-centred care in diverse environments. Explore how culture, communication and [...]
Statement of Rights Poster: Now in First Nations Languages
The Statement of Rights poster and associated audio recordings have been released in four First Nations languages, improving access to important information about aged [...]
Discover the Pleasure of Herbal Tea
Herbal Tea Flyer Community members are invited to join a friendly and interactive tea tasting experience featuring herbs sourced from the local [...]
Strengthening behaviour support to rude inappropriate use of restrictive practices | Tuesday 16 June
Webinar invite | Strengthening behaviour support to reduce inappropriate use of restrictive practices | Tuesday 16 June 2026 Join us for our upcoming webinar where we [...]
Bystander Intervention Workshop for CB community leaders, faith leaders and community workers
Come along and learn practical, safe ways to intervene, call out racism and provide meaningful support to people affected by racism and Islamophobia. [...]
Private Lives 4: Australia’s Largest Survey of LGBTIQA+ Health and Wellbeing
Private Lives 4 is the largest national survey examining the health, wellbeing, and support experiences of LGBTIQA+ adults in Australia. The survey is [...]
