Rights of older people the bedrock of aged care law

There is an urgent need for clear, tailored information and calculators so older individuals can understand what they will be asked to pay, writes Corey Irlam.

From 1 July 2025, the long-awaited Aged Care Act will finally become law, marking a significant milestone in the journey to ensure the care, dignity, and respect that older people in aged care deserve. This Act lays the essential foundations envisioned by the royal commission to put an end to the neglect and mistreatment of older people in aged care it identified.

The new Statement of Aged Care Rights aligns with better aged care practice and the new Aged Care Quality Standards. Training aged care workers about these rights, as pa...

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