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.
Person-centred care consumer resources
The poster and video will support you in understanding person-centred care.
A3 poster — What is person-centred care? (PDF 1.04 MB)
Consumer guide — What is person-centred care? (PDF 1.79 MB)
What is dignity of risk? consumer resources
The Commission has developed a number of resources to help aged care consumers understand what dignity of risk is and what actions you should expect from your provider. The dignity of risk is another way of saying you have the right to live the life you choose.
A3 poster — What is dignity of risk? (PDF 351.01 KB)
A4 guide — What is dignity of risk? (PDF 404.72 KB)
Quality and safety in home services – 5 key areas of risk
This resource provides guidance for home service providers on managing key risks in aged care services. It identifies 5 critical areas: organisational governance, care planning and assessment, clinical care, support for vulnerable consumers, and management of Home Care Package funds
Provider governance quick reference poster
A quick reference A3 poster informing providers about their new provider governance responsibilities.
Provider Governance quick reference poster (PDF 559.11 KB)
