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.
Infection prevention and control in aged care - Cognitive decline and dementia
How to create an environment with strong infection prevention and control practices while continuing to provide a positive experience for people with cognitive decline and 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
RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part B - Multiculturalism in aged care
This guide discusses multiculturalism in aged care, addressing the diverse needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) older adults. It covers healthcare principles, communication strategies, clinical considerations, and culturally tailored approaches for areas like medication management, dementia, mental health, nutrition, and substance use. It also provides practical advice for general practitioners, carers, and aged care facilities to deliver culturally safe and effective care.
