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Your rights and responsibilities as a resident
Charter of Residents Rights and Responsibilities
No matter which home you choose, your rights and responsibilities as a resident will be the same. These are outlined in the Charter of Residents’ Rights and Responsibilities and are included in legislation to ensure their protection. You can read the charter on the Department of Health and Ageing website.Read more: Charter of Residents’ Rights and Responsibilities
The resident agreement
After accepting a place in an aged care home and completing Part B of your application, the manager must offer you a resident agreement (more information). This is a legal document that sets out the terms of your residency in the home, and the rights and responsibilities of both you and the home.Read more: The Resident Agreement
Can I participate in the way the home is run?
As a resident, you (or your carer, friend or family) have the right to participate in decisions about the services that you receive. If you’d like to be involved, ask your aged care home how they make sure that you can have your say on the running of the home. The options might include regular ‘resident meetings’ at which all residents can express their views, or an appointment with a staff member to discuss your own care and choices.Common questions on this topic:
- I've just gone into care and I want to know if there are any restrictions on what I am allowed to do in Aged Care. Where can I find this sort of information?
- I've never been keen on party games, spectator sports or group activities. Now I'm in the aged care home they are asking me join in the regular social activities like Bingo or watching football, but I am quite happy with my books and music. I have a couple of good friends and get on OK with the others at meals and when I go on some of the bus trips. Do I have to join in the activities?
- My mother has gone into an aged care home. Now my father has been assessed as needing care. How can I ensure they can stay together?
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