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Turning a ‘human-centred’ vision for aged care into reality

This article by Jan Golembiewski from UTS describes the application of architectural design principles in embedding human rights-based approach to aged care. 

Added 17 Feb 2026
Information Sheet
Tip sheet for aged care providers: Checking for alignment between the Statement of Rights and the living experience of older people

This tip sheet by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is for aged care providers to help align the Statement of Rights and the living experiences of older people.

Information Sheet
The new Statement of Rights

This fact sheet for older people and families from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing explains the rights you have when accessing aged care services funded by the Australian Government.

Video
Statement of Rights and Code of Conduct under the new Aged Care Act

This video for providers from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing explains the Statement of Rights and Code of Conduct.

Article
The current state of international human rights of older persons

This Open Access article by Kohn examines how international human rights frameworks — particularly United Nations declarations — currently address the rights of older people, highlighting that there is no dedicated UN treaty specifically protecting older persons.

Added 17 Feb 2026
Tool
Statement of rights practice alignment tool for aged care workers

This tool from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is for aged care workers can use this tool to reflect on everyday practices and identify what may need to change or strengthen to align with the Statement of Rights.

Added 17 Feb 2026
Toolkit
Supported decision-making toolkit

This toolkit from OPAN is for older people and their supporters into individual rights related to decision-making and service options.

Added 17 Feb 2026
Webpage
Statement of Rights

This webpage from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission explains the Statement of Rights from the perspective of providers including the Statement of Principles. 

Webpage
Strengthened Quality Standards guidance

This webpage from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission details all the Quality Standards related to rights based working and responsibilities of providers and workers. 

Booklet
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander discussion starter booklet

This booklet by Palliative Care Australia works as a discussion starter with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and their community, and those working with them.