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.
Bedrooms and privacy
This resource offers guidance on maintaining personal identity for people with dementia by fostering respect, independence, and communication. It suggests environmental and social modifications to enhance dignity, such as personalising spaces, supporting mobility, and addressing unmet needs.
This resource was developed by a state/territory government or organisation, and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.
Respecting the privacy and dignity of clients
This resource provides guidance about respecting the privacy and dignity of clients. It includes information about personal privacy, the Privacy Act, what classifies as health information, consent and privacy of information. It also includes information about person-centred care and client dignity.
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.
Statement of Rights - Providers
This resource provides information for providers about the Statement of Rights. The Statement of Rights promote quality and safe care for older persons accessing, or seeking to access, funded aged care services. The rights help to ensure that older people and their needs are at the centre of the new aged care system.
This page includes information about what the Statement of Rights means for providers, and has links to additional resources about the rights, including videos and fact sheets.
