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Fact sheet
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General public
Language:
English
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Your rights and aged care fact sheet
From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act includes a Statement of Rights to ensure older people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, receive respectful, culturally safe care. It supports independence, choice, and connection to community and Country.