{"id":1594,"date":"2026-04-01T22:50:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T22:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whiddon.com.au\/yourlife\/?p=1594"},"modified":"2026-04-21T06:54:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T06:54:05","slug":"an-easy-guide-to-the-new-aged-care-rights-and-quality-standards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whiddon.com.au\/yourlife\/an-easy-guide-to-the-new-aged-care-rights-and-quality-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"An Easy Guide to the New Aged Care Rights and Quality Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Australian aged care<\/strong><\/a> system is changing, and that\u2019s good news for older Australians and their families looking to transition into aged care.<\/p>\n

With the introduction of the new Aged Care Rights and Quality Standards, quality care, dignity, and choice are no longer just expectations – they are protected rights. For people receiving aged care, this means greater transparency, stronger safeguards and a clearer voice in how their care is delivered.<\/p>\n

At Whiddon, this shift reflects what has always guided our approach to aged care: building meaningful relationships and supporting people to live enriched, purposeful lives. We see the move to a rights\u2011based aged care system as an opportunity to deepen trust, strengthen community connections, and ensure every resident and client feels informed, respected and empowered at every stage of their care journey.<\/p>\n

Talk to Our Team<\/a><\/div>\n

The Statement of Rights: Empowering Your Voice<\/h2>\n

The Statement of Rights<\/strong><\/a> is all about making sure you remain the decision maker for the care you receive. It\u2019s a promise that your voice will always be the most important one when deciding on your care. Whether you are a resident in one of our homes or a client receiving support in your own house, you have the right to live life on your terms.<\/p>\n

We bring these rights to life through a focus on what truly matters to you:<\/p>\n

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  • Independence, Choice and Control:<\/strong> You decide how your day looks, from when you wake up to the activities you join.<\/li>\n
  • Fair Access:<\/strong> You have the right to access care and services that are fair, inclusive and respectful of your history.<\/li>\n
  • Voice:<\/strong> You have the right to be heard and to have an advocate help you express your wishes.<\/li>\n
  • Safety and Quality:<\/strong> You are entitled to receive safe, high-quality care from a professional and compassionate team.<\/li>\n
  • Privacy and Information:<\/strong> Your personal information is kept private, and you have clear access to your own care records.<\/li>\n
  • Community and Identity:<\/strong> Your culture, history and relationships are what make you who you are, and you have the right to stay connected to your community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    You can explore how we protect these values every day on our Statement of Rights page.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n