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ArticleAustralasian journal on ageing2026

Training Needs of the Aged Care Workforce Providing Services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in South Australia: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

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

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9 authors.

Adriana ParrellaWardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Jonathon ZaglerWardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5573-248X
Anna P DawsonWardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9347-0540
Tameeka IeremiaAboriginal Community Services, Mile End, South Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1208-1449
Aidi ShuaiWardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Graham AitkenAboriginal Community Services, Mile End, South Australia, Australia.
Natalie WarriorAboriginal Community Services, Mile End, South Australia, Australia.
Joni McArthurAboriginal Community Services, Mile End, South Australia, Australia.
Odette PearsonWardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9877-6509

Funding

Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) GA00075National Health and Medical Research Investigator Grant 2026852
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe objective of this study was to explore the training needs and experiences of the aged care workforce providing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in South Australia.

methodsAn online cross-sectional survey was distributed to aged care workers involved in the direct care or care coordination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across South Australia between March and April 2024. Data collected included respondent demographics, aged care training experiences, needs and preferences. Descriptive and comparative analyses were conducted using R software.

resultsA total of 73 surveys were completed and analysed. Respondents reported a need for training across various topics, including social and emotional well-being (47%), grief and loss (45%), trauma-informed care (43%) and healthy ageing (41%). Almost all respondents (99%) agreed or strongly agreed that training was important for skill development and delivering quality care. However, 40% reported not having received training specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in aged care. There was strong consensus on the importance of various training topics, with most respondents rating them as Extremely Important. The two main barriers to participating in training were time constraints (59%) and the availability of training (47%). In-person training was the preferred delivery mode (45%), and case studies were the most preferred learning activity (78%).

conclusionsOur data indicate there is an opportunity to strengthen cultural-specific training for aged care staff working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in South Australia and highlight preferred training topics and delivery modes.

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Health Services for the AgedHealth Services, IndigenousHealth Services Needs and DemandNeeds AssessmentAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelAustralian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth WorkforceHumansMaleMiddle AgedSouth AustraliaSurveys and QuestionnairesAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleshealth services for the agedworkforce

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PMID42711958
PMCPMC13554468

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