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Standard 1: The individual - Information for older people

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We have released a suite of overview fact sheets to help older people understand the new strengthened Quality Standards.

The strengthened Quality Standards come into effect in line with the commencement of the new Aged Care Act.

Strengthened Quality Standard 1: The individual means you have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to make your own choices about your life, care and services.

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Standard 1: The individual - Information for older people fact sheet
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In the spirit of reconciliation, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, water and community. We pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

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