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Visitor restrictions

Visitor restrictions

Guidance,

This resource provides guidelines on visitor restrictions for aged care services during infectious outbreaks, such as COVID-19. It includes information on managing the impact of restrictions, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of care recipients, and balancing health risks with the need for social connection to prevent negative physical and psychological effects. 

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
Standard
4: The Environment
7: The Residential Community
Outcomes
4.2: Infection prevention and control
7.1: Daily living
Visitor restrictions