The strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (strengthened Quality Standards) are a set of requirements for what quality and safe aged care looks like.

The strengthened Quality Standards make sure that the care older people receive:

• is safe and high quality
• meets their needs and preferences
• upholds their rights.

The strengthened Quality Standards are part of the new Aged Care Act 2024 and they applied from 1 November 2025. They’re more detailed and measurable than the previous Quality Standards, which were in place before the start of the new Act.