Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources and publications

Looking Out For Dementia 
Looking Out For Dementia is a suite of themed resources which has been developed to inform Indigenous people living in remote communities of Northern Territory about dementia.

Help Sheets

A series of help sheets about various dementia topics have been developed to inform Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about dementia.

Memory Changes  -  What is dementia?  -  Diagnosing dementia  -  Alzheimer's disease  -  Information for family and friends 

Click here to order your free copy of Dementia Help Sheets for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people

Report of the National Indigenous Forum on Dementia 
A two day National Indigenous Dementia Workshop was held in November 2006 with over thirty participants to discuss whether the issue of dementia is a sufficient priority for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to take action and to determine what that action might be.

Dementia: A Major Health Problem for Indigenous People 
Research in the Kimberley region suggests that the prevalence rates of dementia among remote and rural Indigenous people could be 4-5 times higher than those in the Australian community generally. Research is needed in respect of those Indigenous people living in urban areas.

Research based publications 

HACC Service Models for Younger Onset Dementia & People with Dementia and Behaviours of Concern: Issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds 

Date: February 2008
Authors: Alt. Beatty Consulting for Community Care (Northern Beaches) Inc on behalf of NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care.

Abstract: This report presents findings of consultations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds in the Metro North Region of Sydney. The consultations were held to assess the cultural appropriateness and relevance of recommendations of the report, Appropriate HACC Service Models for People with Younger Onset Dementia & People with Dementia and Behaviours of Concern.  

Dementia Learning Resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities 2nd Edition.

The recently revised Dementia Learning Resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities was officially launched by the Minister for Ageing, the Hon Peter Primrose MLC, on 10 December 2010.

Changes have been made to: Facilitator's Notes; Student Handbook; and Assessment Sheets in line with changes to national units of competency.

The resource is now aligned to CHCAC319A Provide support to those affected by dementia; CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia; and HLTIR404B Work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Also available are the Primary Health Care Resources: Flip Chart, Jigsaw Puzzle, Your brain and Dementia brochure, Your brain and Memories Brochure and the story “Dementia the Bad Hawk that steals”.

If you are interested in hearing more about the training, or would like a copy of the resource, please contact the Office for Ageing on Toll free: 1300 364 563