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Quality Standards Resource Centre

The Quality Standards Resource Centre helps extend understanding of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, which take effect from 1 November 2025. The Resource Centre will be updated to reflect key changes made to the draft strengthened Standards. You can search for resources by using keywords, or filtering by standard, outcome, audience and theme. Before using the Resource Centre, please read the terms of use.

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/quality-standards/dementia-training-program

Dementia Training Program

Guidance
Last Updated

This resource outlines the Dementia Training Program, which offers accredited education and professional development for aged care workers and health professionals. The program provides free training, tailored onsite services, and an online portal, focusing on advanced dementia care, behavioural management, and reducing restrictive practices. It aims to enhance care quality for people living with dementia. 

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
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Key Theme
Delivering comprehensive care and services
Standard
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
5.6 Cognitive impairment  
Dementia Training Program
/quality-standards/learning-and-development

Learning and development

Guidance
Last Updated

This resource outlines learning and development opportunities for the aged care workforce, including fee-free TAFE courses, online training modules, and clinical placements. It covers topics such as dementia care, palliative care, infection control, and leadership development. These programs aim to upskill current workers and attract new staff to meet the growing needs of older adults in care.

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
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Key Theme
Workforce and human resources management
Standard
2: The Organisation
Outcomes
2.9: Human resource management
Learning and development
/quality-standards/training-and-guidance-aged-care-providers

Training and guidance for aged care providers

Guidance
Last Updated

This resource provides training and guidance for aged care providers on essential topics such as dementia care, managing infectious diseases, emergency planning, and restrictive practices. It also includes information on upskilling the workforce and using electronic medication charts. The resource is designed to help providers maintain high-quality care and meet regulatory requirements in aged care settings. 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
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Key Theme
Workforce and human resources management
Standard
2: The Organisation
Outcomes
2.9: Human resource management
Training and guidance for aged care providers