These fact sheets help the aged care community learn about the legal rights of older Australians and the obligations of aged care providers.
ACJ connects callers to lawyers for a free legal consultation to discuss their aged care issue.
Below are the range of Fact Sheets available on the ACJ website:
Can you be banned from visiting an aged care resident?
When can medication be used to manage a resident's behaviour?
When can physical force be used to restrict the movement of an aged care resident?
When can a mechanical device be used to restrict the movement of an aged care resident?
Each State and Territory has specific laws on this matter, and ACJ has provided a fact sheet for each jurisdiction.