We have released a suite of fact sheets to help providers, aged care workers, and other stakeholders understand the new strengthened Quality Standards and their obligations in meeting them .
The strengthened Quality Standards will come into effect in line with the commencement of the new Aged Care Act.
Strengthened Quality Standard 4 is about people receiving care and services in an environment that is safe, supportive and meets their needs. Good infection prevention and control (IPC) practices are a key part of service delivery to protect people in care, their family, carers and staff.
This resource was updated in May 2025 to reflect a revised draft of the strengthened Quality Standards.
DISCLAIMER
The new Aged Care Act will commence from 1 November 2025 and replaces existing aged care legislation. The Aged Care Rules 2025 will support the new Aged Care Act and provide further information on how the Act will work.
We are publishing this resource in draft form to assist providers to prepare for the new Act. This content remains draft and will be updated after the Aged Care Rules come into force.
Standard 4: The environment (PDF 438.24 KB)
