Resources
Browse resources created and collated by ARIIA as a trusted, evidence-based guide to supporting innovation across the aged care sector.
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DREAMT: Using telehealth to support Indigenous people with dementia
These two videos about telehealth are an educational resource for health professionals and people with dementia and their families.
Abridged guidelines for diagnosis and care of Aboriginal People with dementia in remote communities
These guidelines have been provided to ensure that people with dementia who live in remote communities are correctly diagnosed and receive the services that they, and their families, require.
Best-practice guide to cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending primary care
This is a guide to support best practice in primary health care settings for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in relation to cognitive impairment and dementia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communication cards
Illustrated cue cards to assist carers/care staff to understand the care needs of a person and create opportunities to build trust and security while reducing anxiety.
Supporting an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander with dementia move into aged care
This helpsheet provides tips and practical information to help you support an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person with dementia feel more settled in their new care environment.
Assistive technology
Much assistive technology is aimed at supporting people with dementia and their carers at home. This webpage provides information about the types of technology available, and tips about choosing technology that works for you.
Centre for Dementia Learning
Explore a wide range of tools and programs for organisations and staff supporting people living with dementia.
Appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives (course)
Learn about the role benzodiazepines and other sedative medications may play in supporting a person experiencing responsive behaviours and use case studies to help you develop an individualised and evidence-based management plan for people in your care.
About healthcare rights for people with cognitive impairment - Easy English Guide
This guide from the Australian Comission on Safety and Quality in Health Care will help people living with cognitive impairment to get good health care.
3 simple checks to support your residents
This fact sheet outlines 3 checks that residential aged care workers can do to support aged care residents with dementia.