Quality Standards Resource Centre

This resource provides information about age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It contains information about stages of AMD,  risk factors and symptoms. It also includes information about diagnosing, monitoring and treating AMD.  

This resource provides a framework for recognising signs of mental state deterioration, organised into 5 key indicators: reported change, distress, loss of reality, loss of function, and elevated risk. It supports healthcare providers in monitoring mental health changes to enable timely and effective responses across care settings. This resource may apply to healthcare contexts outside of aged care. Please consider the applicability of this resource to your care setting. 

This resource, developed by Alzheimer's WA, is a Dementia Enabling Environments illustration information sheet about kitchens in care environments. It includes principles to create enabling spaces and information about how to design 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, developed by Alzheimer's WA, is a Dementia Enabling Environments illustration information sheet about dining areas in care environments. It includes principles to create enabling spaces and information about how to design 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, 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 webpage provides a video webinar focused on familiar places, such as bedrooms and dining areas, for dementia care environments. It offers insights into how these spaces can be designed to support the wellbeing of people living with dementia, with a particular emphasis on creating comfortable and familiar settings.

This resource provides evidence-based recommendations and best practice statements for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers and injuries, including quality indicators and implementation guidance. It serves as a comprehensive clinical guideline to support health professionals in reducing pressure-related injuries. This resource may apply to healthcare contexts outside of aged care. Please consider the applicability of this resource to your care setting.

This resource was developed internationally 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.

The ‘Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool’ (‘MUST’) is a widely used tool for identifying malnutrition risk in adults across various settings. It includes interactive e-learning modules with case studies and assessments, helping staff improve nutritional care and meet quality standards.

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

This resource provides guidance on managing wound-related pain through a holistic approach. It covers assessing and documenting pain, physical and psychological therapies, patient education, and complementary medicine options, focusing on the multifaceted nature of wound pain to improve clinical practice. This resource may apply to healthcare contexts outside of aged care. Please consider the applicability of this resource to your care setting.

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

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 provides guidance on supporting mental wellbeing for older people in care homes, focusing on life satisfaction, meaningful activities, maintaining identity, and access to healthcare. It aims to improve mental health outcomes by enhancing personal choice and involvement in various activities and fostering a sense of belonging.

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

This resource is a validated nutrition screening and assessment tool to identify malnutrition or risk of malnutrition in people aged 65 and older. It includes an easy-to-use short form for quick identification and intervention planning.

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

This resource is a guide and video for using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) to identify malnutrition in older people. It explains question scoring, interpretation, and measurement procedures, with a video demonstration.

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

This resource offers a self-assessment tool to screen for swallowing difficulties by rating various aspects of swallowing function. A score of 3 or higher suggests potential issues that may require discussion with a healthcare provider.

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 provides practical guidance for maintaining oral health in home care settings, outlining key processes such as assessment, care planning, daily care, and referral to dental professionals. It includes preventative strategies to support older people’s oral health. This resource is state-specific. Please consider the applicability of this resource to your care setting.

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

This resource provides a structured approach to oral health care in residential aged care, including assessment, care planning, daily oral care, and referral pathways. It includes training, guidelines, and tools to support staff in promoting oral health for older people with complex needs.

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