Quality & Regulation
Understanding Aged Care Provider Registration Categories
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What this means for providers
Registration matches the services a provider delivers. Providers can be registered in more than one category. A category name alone does not establish every obligation or authorise every service.
Management questions and example measures are Centremetrics operational recommendations, not additional regulatory requirements.
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The Quality Standards and their audit process do not apply to category 1. Other registration and aged-care obligations still apply.
Example services
- Domestic assistance
- Home maintenance
- Meals and transport
Questions providers should consider
- Are our services within our registered scope?
- How do we monitor safe, reliable delivery and respond to feedback?
Official sources
Refer to current regulator and program guidance for requirements, definitions and applicable service scope.
- Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission: registration categories and service types(opens in a new tab)
- Commission: strengthened Quality Standards and applicability(opens in a new tab)
General information only. Not legal, financial or clinical advice. Applicable requirements depend on a provider's registration category, services and circumstances. Providers should refer to current legislation and Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission guidance for regulatory requirements.
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