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Explore resources from a range of sources across the aged care sector - including government, research, academic and practice-based materials - curated by ARIIA to support evidence-informed practice and innovation.

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Information Sheet
Aged Care Act 2024 Statement of Rights – A4 explainer

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.

Webinar
Aged care as a housing right

This webinar is part of a UNSW feminist seminar series that considers housing rights as human rights within the new Aged Care Act.

Toolkit
Client engagement toolkit - a resource for aged care staff

This toolkit from the University of Queensland provides guidance into client engagement in care services. 

Added 13 Jan 2026
Information Sheet
Asking for a review of a complaint decision

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.

Added 13 Jan 2026
Webpage
Healthcare rights and informed consent

This webpage from Ausmed details  the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights and informed consent.

Added 13 Jan 2026
Report
Embedding human rights in aged care

This progress report from the Office of the Inspector General of Aged Care details its views on the implementation of the Aged Care Act related to Human Rights.

Added 13 Jan 2026
Article
A quantitative meta-analysis and qualitative meta-synthesis of aged care residents’ experiences of autonomy, being controlled, and optimal functioning

This Open Access article by Bradshaw et al. details a systematic review of studies investigating autonomy, control, and indices of optimal functioning in aged care settings.

Added 13 Jan 2026
Video
Connecting through a rights-based approach

This website from the Eastern Sector Development Team provides videos and illustrations into social support workers views on right-based care delivery.

Added 13 Jan 2026
Guidance
Better practice guide to complaints handling in aged care services

This guide by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission details sector best practice related to handling complaints within aged care services. 

Added 13 Jan 2026
Information Sheet
A new rights-based Aged Care Act

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.