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.
A little yarn goes a long way - Fact sheet
The ‘A little yarn goes a long way’ fact sheet has been developed to inform older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and their friends and family, about the support available to help them resolve concerns about aged care services, and why it’s important to raise these concerns.
Information is also available in 7 different languages including: English, Alyawarra, Arrernte, Luritja, Pitjantjatjarra, Torres Strait Creole and Warlpiri.
English - A little yarn goes a long way (PDF 769.91 KB)
Alyawarra - A little yarn goes a long way (PDF 3.74 MB)
Arrernte - A little yarn goes a long way (PDF 3.73 MB)
Luritja - A little yarn goes a long way (PDF 3.73 MB)
Pitjantjatjarra - A little yarn goes a long way (PDF 3.73 MB)
Torres Strait Creole - A little yarn goes a long way (PDF 3.74 MB)
Warlpiri - A little yarn goes a long way (PDF 3.73 MB)
What is open disclosure? - video
This video explains open disclosure and what older people can expect from their registered provider during the process. It highlights key aspects such as communication, transparency, and how concerns will be addressed.
How an aged care advocate can help you
If you are concerned about the quality of the aged care service you or the person you represent is receiving, an advocacy service may be able to help.
How an aged care advocate can help you – fact sheet (PDF 267.87 KB)
