Resources

This Ausmed article explains that person-centred care means prioritising the individual’s preferences, needs and values in every aspect of care delivery. It emphasises partnership, respect and tailored support so the person feels heard, valued and involved in decisions about their own care.

This Ausmed article explains that respecting a client’s privacy and dignity is fundamental in care, requiring workers to safeguard personal space, confidential information and autonomy throughout all interactions.

This article by Advance Care Planning Australia outlines what aged care providers need to do to embed a rights-based approach to advance care planning, centred on choice, dignity and supported decision-making. It emphasises that advance care planning should be ongoing, person-led and integrated into everyday care - not treated as a one-off compliance task.

This article by Jan Golembiewski from UTS describes the application of architectural design principles in embedding human rights-based approach to aged care. 

This Open Access article by Kohn examines how international human rights frameworks — particularly United Nations declarations — currently address the rights of older people, highlighting that there is no dedicated UN treaty specifically protecting older persons.

This article explains the importance of clear, respectful communication of residents’ care needs so older people’s stories, preferences and goals guide care planning and delivery. It highlights how effective information sharing between staff and with residents strengthens dignity, safety and person-centred care.

This Open Access article by Nevile examines how aged care regulation shapes residents’ choice and control in residential care, calling for stronger rights-based stewardship to uphold dignity and autonomy.

This Hello Leaders article explains that preparing for aged care reform means adopting resident-centred thinking so older people’s rights, preferences and outcomes drive how care is delivered rather than merely meeting compliance requirements. It argues that putting residents front and centre supports higher-quality, person-centred care and organisational readiness for the new rights-based Aged Care Act.

This Eastern Sector Development Team (ESDT) article highlights inclusive person-centred care as a rights-based, culturally safe model that honours each individual’s unique values, preferences and life history in aged care. It emphasises that services should be respectful, responsive and inclusive of diversity so that older people are truly seen, heard and valued in how care is planned and delivered.

This Spanish article from SOM examines how to respond when workers show resistance to rights-based care approaches, focusing on mental health service delivery, and shares good-practice examples to support change in practice.