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
Connecting Seniors Grant Program 2025
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Engaging with older Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people – FREE workshop in Ashfield – 18 November
This is a half day workshop for CHSP and aged care service providers to learn more about engaging with old people from Aboriginal [...]
FREE webinar Human Rights and Older People – Wednesday 16 October
In this workshop, you will explore what is meant by human rights and what this means for howyou support and empower older [...]
Cultural Competence Tools – Centre for Cultural Ethnicity and Health – VIC
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Treasure the Moment: A dementia care & wellbeing expo – EOI for service providers – 17 October 2024
Calling All Aged Care Service Providers in Canterbury Bankstown LGA! The Canterbury Bankstown Dementia Alliance is excited to invite you to submit your Expression of Interest [...]
Healthy Ageing at Home – Interactive Service Directory 2024
Please find attached the Healthy Ageing at Home Interactive Service Directory 2024. This comprehensive resource is designed to assist individuals in maintaining a [...]
Preparing for Support at Home – Essential Briefing
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Engaging with Older Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People workshop 18 Nov Ashfield
We are excited to let you know about the following workshop on Monday 18 November at Ashfield: Engaging with Older Aboriginal & Torres [...]
Draft Evidence Mapping Framework – Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, Feb 2024
This draft guidance material is intended to support providers to comply with the strengthened Quality Standards. It also aims to promote best practice [...]
2024 Health Literacy Webinar 3: Health Literacy and Communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
In partnership with the Agency for Clinical Innovation, the NSW Health Statewide Health Literacy Hub is pleased to offer this webinar focused on health literacy, communication and [...]
