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Respecting the privacy and dignity of clients

Respecting the privacy and dignity of clients

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This resource provides guidance about respecting the privacy and dignity of clients. It includes information about personal privacy, the Privacy Act, what classifies as health information, consent and privacy of information. It also includes information about person-centred care and client dignity. 

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.

Author
External resource
Key Theme
Dignity, respect and privacy
Information management system
Delivering comprehensive care and services
Standard
1: The Individual
2: The Organisation
7: The Residential Community
Outcomes
1.2: Dignity, respect and privacy
2.7: Information management
7.1: Daily living
Respecting the privacy and dignity of clients

This is not a Commission publication. Any views are those of the author. You are responsible for considering this in context, based on your circumstances and the Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) requirements. See Terms of Use .