Statement of Principles - Australian Government

Description

You will need to comply with the Statement of Principles if you are a registered provider of government-funded aged care services.

The Statement of Principles guides how the aged care system should operate, ensuring that the safety, health, wellbeing, and quality of life of older people come first. 

The principles are based on four key areas:

  • person-centred care
  • empowering workers and carers
  • transparent and sustainable care
  • continuous improvement. 

Service type

Regulatory Obligation

An obligation defined in law. A business must comply with relevant services.

Act(s) name

Aged Care Act 2024 Australian Government

Administering agency

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.