Quality Standards Resource Centre

This resource provides guidance for professionals on designing dementia-friendly care environments to help people living with dementia to make the best of everyday life. It includes dementia enabling environment principles and an example of how to design a space using the principles. The resource also includes links to other Dementia Australia resources about developing a dementia-friendly environment.

This resource is the Dementia Australia website. The website contains information about the types of dementia, testing, diagnosis, treatment and management of dementia. It includes information about living with dementia, such as behaviour changes, nutrition, staying connected and care options. It also contains information for professionals supporting people living with dementia, including research, tools and other resources. 

This resource, developed by Alzheimer's WA, is a Dementia Enabling Environments illustration information sheet about adapting a home, focusing on the dining room. It includes principles to integrate enabling design and make changes within the physical environment to maximise enablement and wellbeing for people living with dementia.

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

This resource is available on the Parliament of Australia website. It includes information about aged care rights and principles, including the Statement of Rights. The Statement of Rights outlines the rights that older people will have when accessing aged care services.

This resource provides handouts tailored for people with feeding, chewing, or swallowing difficulties and their carers. It explains the IDDSI framework, describing food texture levels and appropriate testing methods. Separate versions are available for adults and children, each detailing recommended food textures to support safe swallowing practices.

This resource was developed internationally and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.

This resource provides the IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) framework, including testing methods, detailed level definitions, audit tools, and implementation guides across language regions. It supports consistent application and understanding of diet textures for people with dysphagia, aiding caregivers in managing dietary needs safely and effectively.

This resource was developed internationally and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.

This resource describes the Good Spirit Good Life (GSGL) framework for assessing the quality of life of older Aboriginal people, focusing on culturally important factors such as connection to Country, family, and spirituality. It includes tools for both self-reporting and carer-assisted reporting.

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

This resource offers guidance for working respectfully with older people, challenging stereotypes and promoting their rights to independence, dignity, and fair access to services. It emphasises communication strategies, recognising decision-making capacity, and understanding diverse needs across different groups.

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

This resource, developed by the Queensland Government, provides guidance on maintaining a safe home environment for healthy, active ageing. It offers practical tips for identifying and removing hazards in various areas of the home to prevent falls.

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

This resource provides specifications for adult diets tailored to inpatient use in NSW hospitals, including allergy-specific and therapeutic requirements. Although intended for inpatients, it can serve as general guidance for dietitians and food service providers in creating meal plans for diverse health needs. This resource applies to healthcare contexts outside of aged care.

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

This resource provides guidelines on managing swallowing difficulties in aged care by using texture-modified diets and thickened fluids. It explains various food texture levels and fluid consistencies for safe swallowing, offers practical meal preparation tips, and highlights the importance of regular reassessment by a speech pathologist

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

This manual offers practical guidelines on food and nutrition best practices in aged care homes, covering menu planning, meal enjoyment, hydration, and malnutrition prevention. It includes checklists, screening tools, and dietary considerations tailored to the needs of older people.

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

This resource provides nutrition guidelines and support for older people to prevent malnutrition, reduce falls risk, and promote independence. It includes meal planning, dietary tips, and training for service providers, especially those supporting home care.

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

This resource provides community education and awareness programmes to prevent elder abuse, particularly for culturally and linguistically diverse seniors. It includes bilingual training for community educators, in-language resources, and guidance for recognising and addressing elder abuse through culturally appropriate methods.

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

This resource outlines standard infection control precautions, developed for VIC, including practices like hand hygiene, PPE use, and safe disposal of sharps. It is applicable across healthcare settings.

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

This resource offers evidence-based standardised care processes for aged care providers, covering high-risk clinical areas such as falls, pain, incontinence, and dehydration. It provides structured guidelines to support best practices, ensuring consistent and safe care for older people in residential settings.

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

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.

This resource offers accessible health information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on preventing illness in the home. It includes room-based fact sheets with actions to improve environmental health, available as individual sheets or a workbook. This resource includes state-specific information and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.

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.

This resource provides heart-healthy eating and nutrition resources for health professionals to guide patients. It includes practical advice on managing high blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, and increasing omega-3 intake. The materials support long-term dietary changes through recipes, meal planning tools, and educational guides to promote heart health.