Learn about the essential rights under Australia’s Charter of Aged Care Rights, including independence, autonomy, empowerment and freedom of choice in.
Key areas covered:
- What is the fundamental right to independence in aged care?
- What rights do I have regarding my care assessment?
- What rights do I have regarding self-management of services?
What is the fundamental right to independence in aged care?
Under the Aged Care Act 2024, individuals have the fundamental right to independence, autonomy, empowerment and freedom of choice in their aged care services. This means care recipients can make their own decisions about their care and have their preferences respected by service providers.
What rights do I have regarding my care assessment?
You have the right to be fully involved in your aged care needs assessment, including discussing your preferences, goals and service requirements. You can also choose to have a family member, carer, advocate or other support person involved in these discussions if that is your preference.
What rights do I have regarding self-management of services?
You have the right to self-management of your care services, which means you can lead and make key decisions about when services will be delivered and, in some cases, choose which organizations will provide the services. This supports your right to independence and autonomy in care decisions.
