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Dignity of Risk

Dignity of Risk

Guidance,
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This resource provides guidance on the concept of dignity of risk. It includes information about how to reframe thinking and ways you can support dignity of risk. The resource highlights the importance of choice and independence, and supporting someone to do what they want safely.

This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

Author
External resource
Key Theme
Choice, independence and quality of life
Delivering comprehensive care and services
Standard
1: The Individual
7: The Residential Community
Outcomes
1.3: Choice, independence and quality of life
7.1: Daily living
Dignity of Risk

This is not a Commission publication. Any views are those of the author. You are responsible for considering this in context, based on your circumstances and the Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) requirements. See Terms of Use .