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List of works cited.Chapter summaries
These are summaries of the key points of each chapter of the Aged Care Act 2024. Each chapter of the Guide explains the corresponding chapter in the Act.Who is eligible for aged care services
Checking eligibility is the first step to accessing aged care services.Recommendations 4.1 to 4.21 – Establish a Disability Rights Act
Read progress on recommendations 4.1 to 4.21 of the Disability Royal Commission.Statement of Rights
The Statement of Rights explains the rights of older people when accessing aged care services and promotes safe, quality care.Recommendation 7.11 – Stronger oversight and enforcement of school duties
Read progress on recommendation 7.11 of the Disability Royal Commission.Statement of Principles
The Statement of Principles guides decision-makers and people who administer the law to support a person-centred aged care system.Chapter 1 – Introduction
This chapter explains the purpose of the Aged Care Act 2024 and the main ideas and terms used in the Act. This includes the Statement of Rights for older people.