The top section of this page contains links to useful documents and articles. Just click on the resource name for access.

The Education section has references for longer articles as well as courses and programs that you can access on line. To access academic journal articles, your institution may have library access, or you can try your state or territory library.

Resources

• FAQ about Islam
• Caring for Muslim Patients – an excellent brochure published by Islamic Council of Victoria
• Health Care Providers’ Handbook on Muslim Patients
• Hospital Chaplaincy policy – Islamic Council of Victoria
• Multi faith spiritual care resources
• Muslim Aged Care Resources (ACH Group)
• Prayers for the sick can be accessed from the Islamic Council of Victoria
• Prayer in Islam
• Riba (financial interest) in Islam
• The Five Pillars of Islam
• The Hijab
• Women’s Rights in Islam

Education

Networks and Places of Interest

• Islamic Museum of Australia
• Islamic Council of Victoria
• Board of Imams Victoria Janaza/Burial Funeral services by different mosques’ ethnicities and cultures.

Articles

• Ahmed, M. and Khan, S. A model of spirituality for ageing Muslims, Journal of Religion and Health, 2015
• Ahmad, Mahjabeen. “Cultural Safety in Muslim Aged Care: Taking the bull by the horns.” Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging, Pages 1-23
• Murray, K. E. and Schweitzer, R. D. Psychological Wellbeing of Refugees Resettling in Australia: A Literature Review Prepared for the Australian Psychological Society 2008

Courses

• Cross Cultural Care Program for Aged Care Staff