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The study aimed to create a strengths-based framework to support healthy ageing among older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in their communities.

July 29, 2026Australasian Journal on AgeingOpen Access

The Development of a Framework to Support Ageing Well in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area of Australia

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RQRachel QuigleyCairns Hospital SRSarah RussellQueensland Health ESEdward StrivensCairns Hospital

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Randomized trial explores health improvement strategies for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, highlighting cultural determinants.

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The study aimed to create a strengths-based framework to support healthy ageing among older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in their communities.
Participatory action research used across five communities with 45 community members.
Clinical audits conducted on 1128 residents with the Healthy Ageing Audit Tool (HAAT).
Stakeholder workshops refined the Ageing Well Framework based on community feedback.
High rates of chronic disease and multimorbidity were found among adults over 55 years old.
Low rates of cardiovascular risk and dementia screening were identified, alongside limited follow-up for abnormal findings.
CQI initiatives revealed increased opportunities for culturally appropriate care through Indigenous Health Workers and health assessments.

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Quigley et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a2e2c8da07d9defa6f1f https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.70211

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Randomized trial explores health improvement strategies for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, highlighting cultural determinants.

The Development of a Framework to Support Ageing Well in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area of Australia

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The Development of a Framework to Support Ageing Well in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area of Australia

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