There are systems in place to make sure that:
- you know your rights and see your rights in your aged care services
- you can access information and support to help you make decisions about your aged care
- aged care providers deliver safe, quality care and make improvements if needed
- aged care providers innovate and continually improve their service.
Making aged care better
Quality, rights-based aged care in Australia supports you to live well.
Whether you live in an aged care home or get in-home aged care services, strengthened standards, stronger protections and clear information mean you choose your care now and into the future.
Learn how aged care in Australia delivers quality care for you.
Safe, quality care and continuous improvement
You deserve safe, quality care. Aged care providers must work towards delivering this. Providers must be registered, meet requirements, innovate and continually improve their service.
Rights and protections
Your aged care needs come first. If you are receiving government-funded aged care, your rights are protected.
Advocacy support
If you think your rights are not being upheld or wishes are not being met, an aged care advocate can help you with information and support.
Making informed aged care decisions
You can access the information you need to choose an aged care service that is right for you. If you want or need support to help you make decisions about your aged care, you can choose someone you trust to help you.
Improving Australia's aged care system
Everyone deserves access to high-quality care and support as they age – whether you remain in your own home or move into an aged care home. The new Aged Care Act, which commenced on 1 November 2025, makes positive, lasting changes to aged care to put your rights, wishes and needs first.