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The new Aged Care Act includes rights and strengthened quality standards my

provider must understand.

This is because when they provide my aged care services, I am the centre of

aged care.

My aged care provider and the people who care for me respect my rights and who I

am. My culture is important.

My language, my beliefs, what I eat, the activities I enjoy, the friends I spend

time with and my likes and dislikes are all part of my care planning discussion.

I want to remain connected to my people, beliefs, community, food and country

when I seek aid, care services and support.

My aged care provider and the people who care for me talk about my life

experiences and help me feel safe.

welcomed and included.

My relationships with family and carers need to be respected.

My gender expression and sexual orientation are important to me and are

who I am.

I don't want to pretend to be someone else when I get older.

We all deserve to be safe and a part of the community and to be respected by the

people who care for us.

My privacy and the way I receive care is my choice.

My aged care provider and support workers will speak to me in private

care services I want.

I can choose to speak to my registered supporter by myself if I want to. I can

also seek the guidance of family, friends or an aged care advocate from

However, at all times, my care decisions are my choice.

I always have the right to feel comfortable, get the care and support I

based on what's important to me in my own home.

We don't all think, talk and listen in the same way.

My aged care provider works with me and gives me information the way I want to

receive it.

My family and supporters can also help me review and consider information.

I get the care and support I want based on what's important to me.

See my aged care to understand your rights and what good care looks like.