Who cares about Aboriginal Aged Care? Evidence of home care support needs and use in rural South Australia

Author:

Thomas Kym1ORCID,Dettwiller Pascale1ORCID,Gonzalez‐Chica David12ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Adelaide Rural Clinical School The University of Adelaide Adelaide South Australia Australia

2. Discipline of General Practice, Adelaide Medical School The University of Adelaide Adelaide South Australia Australia

Abstract

AbstractObjectiveTo assess awareness, needs and use of Australian Government‐funded home aged care services among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples from rural and remote South Australia.DesignMixed‐method study.SettingFour rural and remote communities with a higher proportion of Aboriginal populations (Ceduna, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln and Whyalla).ParticipantsFifty Aboriginal peoples aged 50–89 years (68% females) interviewed between August 2020 and October 2021.Main Outcome MeasuresParticipant awareness, needs and unmet needs.Results88% of the participants indicated they needed home care support with daily activities (median number of needs = 3; interquartile range 2–6 needs), especially housework (86%) and transportation (59%). However, only 41% of those reporting current needs were receiving home care services. The most prevalent unmet needs were allied health (87%), housework (79%), help with meals/meals preparation (76%), shopping (73%) and personal care (73%). Overall, 62% of the participants were unaware of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, and 54% were unaware of the Home Care Packages program. Qualitative data showed participants felt there is insufficient information and public consultation about these services for older Aboriginal adults. Regular communication in group activities was the preferable approach to becoming aware of these services rather than websites, posted materials or phone calls.ConclusionFurther work is needed to increase home aged care service access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in rural and remote settings. Promotion of these programmes through local group activities could facilitate access to these services and facilitate community engagement in decision‐making.

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

Family Practice,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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