Aboriginal Community Elders Services was established by Aboriginal Elders, due to concerns that elders were dying in mainstream nursing homes without any Aboriginal cultural practices being observed. They offer residential care services, a Koori community aged care program and disability support services.
Aboriginal Community Services provides high quality community and residential aged care services to Aboriginal people living in South Australia.
Through targeted and relevant assistance, Aged Care Management Association (ACMA) empowers staff, managers, and boards to navigate the complexity of reforming aged care environments and develop capacity to continually meet the needs of First Nation communities via:
Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) is the recognised national voice for allied health professions, representing and advocating for the role of allied health professionals in health, aged care, disability, education and all systems where allied health services have a role.
AHPA works to provide national leadership that shapes and supports the contribution made by allied health professionals to national health and wellbeing. As the peak national organisation for allied health professions, AHPA has an important strategic leadership role and is the body that the Federal Government and other national organisations turn to when they seek a collective view of allied health.
Australian Association of Gerentology has a broad range of gerontologist that have experience in the fields of research, education, policy and practitioners in health, allied health and aged care as well as other fields that have a focus on ageing issues. The Gerontologists assist in helping older people lead fulfilling and productive lives, as well as providing support for them as they age.
Australian Association of Gerontology has several divisions in every State and Territory of Australia and is Australia’s only independent, impartial membership organisation that aims to improve the experience of ageing by connecting gerontological research, policy and practice.
Booroongen Djugun meaning “sleeping ground” is made up of three core services within NSW:
Booroongen College (RTO conducting industry approved courses)
Community care (inc. NDIS services, home care packages & service delivery)
Residential care (culturally safe facilities for Aboriginal People)
Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) is dedicated to delivering high-quality services to their communities, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the well-being of theirresidents, especially the older population. Since 2008, Central Desert Regional Council has been supporting its 4,200 residents across 12 communities over an expansive 262,000km² area.
Central Desert Regional Council’s aged care services are designed to provide site-specific, culturally sensitive activities and care tailored to meet the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote communities. They are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where their community members can thrive. A key focus of their services is to enable clients to enjoy time on Country whenever possible, honoring their cultural connection to the land.
They provide a range of services across various locations, including:
The services at each of these locations vary and may include meals, laundry, personal care, transport, social support, and social activities, among others.
The Healthy Ageing Research Team (HART) are based at James Cook University, Nguma-bada Campus in Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia, with team members in the Torres Strait, Cairns and Brisbane. The team includes academics, clinicians, and researchers, all with an interest in gerontology and integrated service delivery models.
The Healthy Ageing Researcg Team strives to provide clinically informed research and practice that promotes cultural safety to improve health and health equity for older adults living in Far North Queensland, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Their research priorities are driven by community identified priorities and clinical need. Their aim is to work with communities to improve health systems and healthcare delivery to enhance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to develop innovative models of integrated health service delivery for older adults.
Karadi is an inclusive Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, providing leadership in the sector and serving Aboriginal people of our catchment and their families in achieving strong cultural identity, good health and quality of life.
National Seniors Australia is a leading organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life for people aged 50 and over. They champion the rights and interests of seniors, influencing policy and driving positive change. Through their in-house research, they seek to better understand the needs and preferences of seniors to ensure their advocacy work is informed and effective. To fund their vital advocacy activities, National Seniors Australia provides membership and insurance products tailored to the over 50 demographic.
Pinangba is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led service delivery arm of UnitingCare, operating in partnership with BlueCare, to deliver a range of services across Queensland, including aged care, respite, family therapy and drug and alcohol rehabilitation services.
Provide health care services to Aboriginal people in a way that reflects self-determination and advances overall health status.
Areas include, primary health, disability services, child and maternal health, dental, outreach & a range of other community services.
ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. They deliver a range of services including NDIS support, health & Wellbeing support, Elders support & children & family support.
The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of Victorian Aboriginal communities. The organisation has expanded over past 50 years to now provide a comprehensive range of medical, dental and Social and Emotional Wellbeing services for people of all ages in our community.