If you receive aged care in your own home or an aged care home you have the right to be treated with respect.
The new Aged Care Act helps you stay in control of your life as you get older and make sure the people who look after you are always respectful of your cultural needs.
The Aged Care Act is the main law that sets out how the aged care system works.
It now puts the rights of older people first.
New screening requirements for people wanting to work in aged care will better look out for your safety and wellbeing.
The Aged Care Code of Conduct makes sure workers are kind, honest and respectful.
This means you will be safe and treated with dignity and respect.
The Aged Care Quality Standards improve the levels of care, living environments and food and nutrition provided for older people, among other things.
People who call out or report issues or concerns will have more protection.
This means if workers see an aged care provider or another worker doing the wrong thing, they can speak up without worrying about getting into trouble.
We want to make sure your aged care is better and safer for you, and so your family and community will know you are safe.