The Older Person
Aged care services play a vital role in supporting older people as unique individuals, honouring their life stories, needs, preferences, values, and expectations. Quality care should uphold dignity while fostering independence, choice, autonomy, safety, and inclusion. These Improving care pages provide practical guidance to staff on how to meet Standard 1: The Person, as well as the broader principles guiding the Aged Care Quality Standards.
Culturally safe care Intimacy and sexual expression Dignity and respect Person-centred care
Page updated 05 May 2026