Resources

This reflection sheet by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing can be used by aged care providers to use as a reflection tool when talking to older people, their families and carers about their care preferences.

This information sheet from CARESEARCH provides tools and resources to help you understand and address patient autonomy, dignity, and enable choice.

This information sheet by NSW Government describes what First Nations people should expect based on their rights in health care related to the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights.

This fact-sheet from the Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration explains the human and legal rights of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people living with dementia.

This fact sheet from  the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing provides information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals related to classifications and funding related to Support at Home. 

This information sheet by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission explains how the Aged Care Act puts the rights of our Elders and older people first.

This is a double-sided A4 printable resource from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, summarises what rights older people have when accessing aged care services.

This fact sheet from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing explains how you can ask for a review of their decision about your complaint or make a complaint about their service.

This fact sheet from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing describes the new Aged Care Act and the Statement of Rights for consumers, carers and family members. 

This list from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing details the current providers delivering the Elder Care Support program across Australia (2026).