About the strengthened Quality Standards
Read how we are strengthening the Quality Standards to improve aged care.
What's different
Learn about the changes to the Quality Standards.
Getting ready
Find out how providers and workers can prepare for the strengthened Quality Standards.
Consultation to strengthen the Quality Standards
See how we co-designed more robust and detailed Quality Standards.
Strengthened Quality Standards – August 2025
This document provides the final strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. This reflects the final draft of the new Aged Care Rules released on 31 July 2025. It contains minor changes from February 2025 following the public consultation on the Aged Care Rules and the legislative drafting process.
Resources
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05:25I am the centre of my Aged Care – Aged Care Quality Standards
This video explains how the standards provide protections and rights for older people, empowers them to make their own choices and decisions and makes them feel safe and comfortable, where they live. -
02:38My dignity and diversity – Aged Care Quality Standards
This video explains how aged care providers must consider the individual needs of older people such as their culture, beliefs, sexual orientation and privacy.
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02:19My choice and my decisions – Aged Care Quality Standards
This video explains how older people are empowered to make their own decisions, and if they want to, seek guidance from registered supporters, OPAN and others. It also highlights how aged care providers must listen to their needs and concerns. -
01:23My protections – Aged Care Quality Standards
This video explains how older people make decisions about their care plans, have their preferences respected, and should feel safe and comfortable where they live.
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