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Understanding the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards - Information for older people

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The Aged Care Quality Standards (Quality Standards) are a set of requirements that define what good care looks like.
They describe the standard of care you can expect from your aged care provider, whether you live in an aged care home or in your own home.

The Quality Standards have been strengthened to deliver better aged care for older people and took effect with the new Aged Care Act 2024 from 1 November 2025.

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