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ArticleBMC geriatrics2026

'Walking Together in Aged Care': the co-design and evaluation of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care training program.

Jonathon Zagler, Tameeka Ieremia, Anna P Dawson, Graham Aitken, Christianna Digenis, Natalie Warrior, Joni McArthur, Adriana Parrella, Odette Pearson

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Jonathon ZaglerWardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. jon.zagler@sahmri.com.
Tameeka IeremiaAboriginal Community Services, Mile End, South Australia, Australia.
Anna P DawsonWardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Graham AitkenAboriginal Community Services, Mile End, South Australia, Australia.
Christianna DigenisWardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Natalie WarriorAboriginal Community Services, Mile End, South Australia, Australia.
Joni McArthurAboriginal Community Services, Mile End, South Australia, Australia.
Adriana ParrellaWardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Odette PearsonWardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

Funding

Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia GA00075Medical Research Future Fund 2024389National Health and Medical Research Council 2026852
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Abstract

backgroundPrior research has highlighted the critical need for targeted training to ensure the aged care workforce are equipped to respond effectively to the diverse and complex needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples receiving aged care. Therefore, this study aimed to co-design, implement and evaluate a training program to strengthen the capacity of aged care workers to deliver culturally safe and responsive care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

methodsThe training program was developed through a mixed-method approach, undertaken using a community-based research framework where researchers worked in partnership with an Aboriginal community-controlled aged care organisation. This process included a literature review and survey to inform program content, followed by development workshops, an implementation pilot, and evaluation interviews with the aged care workforce across metropolitan, regional, and remote South Australia in 2024.

resultsA training program, titled Walking Together in Aged Care, was co-designed and centres the health, wellbeing and cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people receiving aged care and is relevant to workforce needs. Evaluation interviews revealed high course acceptability, key learnings, and considerations for scalability and applicability across diverse aged care settings.

conclusionWalking Together in Aged Care contributes significantly to the broader aim of addressing a lack of appropriate training programs for the aged care workforce delivering care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Health Services for the AgedHealth Services, IndigenousProgram EvaluationWalkingAgedAustraliaAustralian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesHumansSouth AustraliaAboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderAged careCo-designTrainingWorkforce

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PMID42310590
PMCPMC13520359

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