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.
Older people and falls
This resource provides information on the causes, treatments, and prevention of falls in older people. It outlines risk factors, such as home hazards and health conditions, and offers practical tips for reducing falls, including lifestyle changes, home modifications, and medical assessments. The document emphasises the importance of fall prevention in aged care settings.
Food, nutrition & dining: resources for providers
This resource provides tools and guidance for aged care providers to ensure quality food, nutrition, and dining experiences. It includes hotlines, resources for dining, choice, swallowing, and oral health, as well as webinars, research findings, and practical tips to support older adults' wellbeing and meet care standards.
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.
Healthy Ageing
This resource is a collection of resources on the Tasmanian Government Department of Health webpage about healthy ageing. It includes resources about malnutrition screening, being physically active, and eating well.
This resource was developed by a state/territory government or organisation and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.
Preventing falls at home
This resource provides information on preventing falls at home for older people. It explains common causes of falls, such as poor lighting and slippery surfaces, and offers practical solutions like home modifications, exercise, and footwear adjustments. The document emphasises maintaining safety in and around the home to reduce the risk of falls.
This resource was developed by a state/territory government or organisation and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.
