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SIRS reportable incidents – Neglect

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The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) helps stop and reduce the risk of abuse and neglect in Australian Government-funded aged care services. This fact sheet is about reporting incidents
of neglect.

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Residential services
Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)
Reportable incidents neglect
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