New aged standards for aged care industry takes effect 1st July

Female caregiver helping senior man

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With new standards in the aged care industry coming into effect from today, Australian service providers are being urged to improve the level of care they offer to non-English speaking seniors.


Older Australians from migrant backgrounds are recognised as a high-needs group within aged care. Under the new standards, providers will be assessed on their ability to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse Australians.


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