Are you aware of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards that protect your rights in aged care? Strengthened Quality Standards started on 1 November 2025 with the new Aged Care Act. Strengthened Quality Standards ensure aged care is based on what's important to older people. Aged care providers must respect older people’s needs, goals and preferences, including: 🔹 rights and identity 🔹 culture, language and activities 🔹 beliefs, community, food, and background 🔹 ability to feel safe, we

Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards put you at the centre of your aged care. This means providers must: 🔹 respect your rights and treat you with dignity and respect 🔹 involve you in delivering your aged care services 🔹 give you choice in how your care is delivered 🔹 respect your decisions and hear and resolve your concerns. For more information about the strengthened Quality Standards, see the comments below. 👇 | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing