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Providing food and dining choice - aged care staff poster

Providing food and dining choice - aged care staff poster

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This guide supports aged care staff in providing food and dining choices for residents. It outlines the importance of upholding residents' rights to choose, enhancing their health and quality of life. The guide recommends confirming preferences regularly, involving residents in meal planning, and respecting individual choices regarding when, where, and what they eat or drink. This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards. 

Author
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
Key Theme
Choice, independence and quality of life
Food and nutrition
Delivering comprehensive care and services
Standard
1: The Individual
6: Food and Nutrition
7: The Residential Community
Outcomes
1.3: Choice, independence and quality of life
6.3: Provision of food and drinks
7.1: Daily living
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