Code of Practice

• Promote a high quality of care and accommodation and protect the health and wellbeing of residents
• Help residents enjoy the same rights as all other people
• Ensure that care is accessible and affordable for all residents
• Plan effectively for the delivery of aged care services and ensure that aged care services and funding are targeted towards people and areas with greatest needs
• Encourage services that are diverse, flexible and responsive to individual needs
• Provide respite for families, and
• Promote “ageing in place” through the linking of care and support services