The Quality Standards Resource Centre helps extend understanding of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, which took effect from 1 November 2025. You can search for resources by using keywords, or filtering by standard, outcome and audience. Before using the Resource Centre, please read the terms of use.
Quality care advisory body fact sheet
Explains the quality care advisory body obligations, including who must be on the advisory body and what actions, reports and feedback are required.
Quality care advisory body fact sheet (PDF 196.24 KB)
Provider governance
This page outlines governance requirements for registered aged care providers. It includes governance obligations, information about the Governing for Reform in Aged Care Program and guidance on key processes and definitions.
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.
Membership of governing bodies fact sheet
Explains the governing body membership requirements, including what ‘independent non-executive’ and ‘clinical care experience’ mean, and how to apply for a determination if you can’t meet one or both requirements.
Membership of governing bodies fact sheet (PDF 214.43 KB)
Provider governance checklist
Provides a way for you to identify which governance obligations apply to your registration category, and to plan and record the actions and review dates you need to meet them.
Provider governance checklist (PDF 370.5 KB)
National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program)
This resource provides information on the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program). The program gathers data on 11 quality indicators from residential aged care services to enhance care standards and outcomes for residents. It includes resources, quick guides, consultation papers, and surveys for improving quality indicators in both residential and in-home aged care services.
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.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program
This resource provides information on the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program. The program funds flexible and culturally appropriate aged care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, mainly in rural and remote areas. It covers service provider requirements, funding processes, and adaptations to ongoing aged care reforms.
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.
