Quality Standards Resource Centre

This resource focuses on positive ageing, encouraging older people to maintain their health, independence, and connection to community. It covers planning for healthy ageing, staying physically active, and accessing aged care services when needed. The resource promotes ageing as a positive experience, offering practical guidance to support older people in living well. 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.

This resource provides Australia’s physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines for older adults. It outlines how much physical activity is recommended, the importance of reducing sitting time, and the benefits of staying active. The guidelines help promote better physical and mental health across the lifespan. 

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.

This resource provides recommendations for oral health care in adult inpatients, focusing on preventing issues like aspiration pneumonia, infections, and malnutrition. It emphasises regular oral assessments and evidence-based care practices. Its principles are applicable in aged care settings to enhance overall care. 

Please consider the applicability of this resource to your care setting. 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.

This resource discusses the importance of informed choice in aged care dining, emphasising a person-centred approach. It highlights the benefits of offering choice in meals and mealtimes, outlines how to manage decisions that involve risk, and provides tools for aged care workers to support resident autonomy while ensuring safety and satisfaction. 

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.

This resource explains how social dining in aged care can enhance nutrition and wellbeing by fostering social connections. It encourages creating positive dining environments that promote engagement and respect personal preferences during mealtimes. 

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.

This fact sheet informs aged care residents of their rights to safe, enjoyable, and respectful dining experiences. It outlines steps for raising concerns with providers about food and dining, offers a preference form for residents to communicate their dietary needs, and provides contact information for support services if issues remain unresolved. 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. 

This resource outlines the roles and qualifications of dental professionals, including dentists, hygienists, and prosthetists, and their responsibilities in patient care. It emphasises the importance of registration, adherence to standards, and compliance monitoring to prevent fraud in Medicare billing and prescribing practices. 

This webpage provides resources to help improve communication, care and support for people who are deaf, Deaf, hard of hearing, or who experience hearing loss. It includes 3 tools: Everyday Communication, Inclusive Healthcare, and Building Competency. There are also links to other relevant resources.

This resource is a collection of resources on the Tasmanian Government Department of Health webpage about healthy ageing. It includes resources about malnutrition screening, being physically active, and eating well.

This resource was developed by a state/territory government or organisation and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.

The Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls in Older People: Best Practice Guidelines for Community Care in Australia (Falls Guidelines for Community Care) has been developed for use by health professionals, primary care providers, the aged care workforce and other community care staff. 

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.

This fact sheet supports the Falls Guidelines for Australian Residential Aged Care Services. It includes recommendations from the falls guidelines about multifaceted interventions, exercise, hip protectors, dairy food provision, vitamin D supplements, and osteoporosis medicines. 

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.

This fact sheet supports the Falls Guidelines for Community Care. It includes recommendations from the falls guidelines including exercise to prevent falls, home safety interventions, multi component interventions, and single interventions for specific risk factors.

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.

The Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls in Older People: Best Practice Guidelines for Australian Residential Aged Care Services has been developed for use by health professionals and the aged care workforce. 

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.

This resource provides guidance on managing incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) and pressure injuries (PI) in aged care. It highlights the differences between IAD and PI, emphasises the need for timely assessment and monitoring, and outlines strategies for prevention, including proper skin care, repositioning, and using appropriate continence products to prevent skin damage. 

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. 

This resource provides information on preventing falls at home for older people. It explains common causes of falls, such as poor lighting and slippery surfaces, and offers practical solutions like home modifications, exercise, and footwear adjustments. The document emphasises maintaining safety in and around the home to reduce the risk of falls.

This resource was developed by a state/territory government or organisation and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.

This resource outlines the role of Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) in medical nutrition therapy across various health conditions, including those common in aged care. It includes indications for referral to an APD and highlights benefits such as improved nutritional status, symptom management, and enhanced health outcomes. This resource may apply to healthcare contexts outside of aged care. Please consider the applicability of this resource to your care setting.

This resource is a fact sheet providing guidance for dental staff when working with Stolen Generations survivors. It discusses understanding trauma, effective communication, addressing potential triggers in clinical settings, and respecting cultural sensitivities. It includes practical tips on culturally safe practices to support the specific needs of this community.

This resource provides a variety of documents and resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It covers topics including leadership in mental health, culturally safe practices, social and emotional wellbeing, suicide prevention, and strategic policy frameworks, offering tools for health professionals and communities.

This resource introduces the Abbey Pain Scale, a non-verbal pain assessment tool designed for identifying pain in people living with dementia. It aids healthcare professionals in recognising pain behaviours in those unable to communicate their needs effectively, supporting timely and appropriate pain management interventions.

This resource provides guidelines for preventive activities in general practice, covering frailty, hearing, sleep disorders, oral health, urinary incontinence, and vision.