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.
My 5 moments for hand hygiene: focus on caring for a patient with a urinary catheter
This resource outlines the ‘5 Moments for Hand Hygiene’ with specific considerations for patients with urinary catheters, aiming to minimise infection risks. It provides steps for appropriate hand hygiene before and after touching the patient, performing aseptic procedures, and handling catheter equipment.
This resource was developed internationally and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.
Communication Matters
This You Tube video emphasises the importance of communication for people in aged care, especially those with impairments. It advocates using varied methods, such as gestures and expressions, to make sure everyone can connect meaningfully, supporting dignity and autonomy.
Dementia information for multicultural communities
This resource provides dementia information and resources for multicultural communities, offering animations, videos, and materials in multiple languages. It aims to improve understanding of dementia and its prevention in diverse cultural groups, supporting awareness and early intervention.
This resource may apply to healthcare contexts outside of aged care. Please consider the applicability of this resource to your care setting.
How to navigate transitions in care
This resource offers tools and strategies for navigating care transitions for people living with dementia. It provides support to hospital, aged care staff, and family carers, ensuring that the unique needs of those with dementia are met during transitions, such as moving from hospital to aged care or home.
