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
2026 Wellbeing Festival
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ELDER ABUSE IN REGIONAL, RURAL & REMOTE AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES – Monash University
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Multicultural Health Week 2026 – Celebrating Culture and Health
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Sector Resources -Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander AND Diverse Communities – August 2026
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Invitation: Memory Matters Information Sessions & Treasure the Moment Dementia Awareness Expo
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National Elder Abuse Research Program Report – Australian Institute of Studies 2026
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My Aged Care Frequently Asked Questions Resource
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See it, try it, do it – Rural Health Pathways Showcase 3/9/26 at Darling Harbour ICC
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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.
