Governing Bodies
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Overview
Effective governing bodies have core responsibilities including:
Uphold the rights of older people
Comply with the Aged Care Act and Aged Care Rules
Strategic oversight
Oversee safety and service quality
Lead clinical governance (where applicable)
Financial planning and oversight
Work within their governance framework
Monitor and manage compliance and risk
Understand the aged care reforms
Participate in quality audits and registration processes
Comply with the Code of Conduct and Statement of Rights
Oversee responsible persons reporting
Notify the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission of key changes
Ensure all staff have the right qualifications, skills and experience.
Key Resources
Provider governance obligations
This webpage covers:
About the obligations
Membership of governing bodies
Quality care advisory body
Consumer advisory bodies
Suitability of key personnel
Notifying the Commission of certain matters
Staff qualifications, skills, and experience
Constitution
Created by: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Aged Care Act Communications Toolkit
As the new Act takes effect, providers must ensure their governing boards understand what’s changing and why it matters.
This Toolkit bridges the gap between government-issued materials and what providers need on the ground.
The Toolkit features a series of easy-to-read board briefing papers covering key topics:
New Aged Care Act Overview (pages 6–10)
Statement of Rights (pages 24–27)
Due Diligence (pages 35–39)
Code of Conduct (pages 47–51)
Banning Orders (pages 68–73)
Conditions of Registration (pages 76–85)
Supported Decision Making (pages 98–103)
Whistleblowers (pages 122–130)
Created by: SSD Connect Alliance and Victorian SSD Partners with Enkindle Consulting
Updated: 28 July 2025
Governing for quality aged care: A director’s guide
Created by: Australian Institute of Company Directors
Board Briefing Toolkit
This toolkit supports CHSP senior leaders to brief board members about the aged care reforms.
Created by: Eastern Sector Development Team
Notifying us of a change in circumstances
This webpage includes information about:
Types of changes to notify the Commission about
How to make a notification
Created by: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
The Aged Care Act 2024 - Factsheet for Councillors
This fact sheet provides local government councillors with key information about the Act, including their responsibilities as responsible persons and the council’s obligations as the governing body when delivering government-funded aged care services.
Created by: Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)
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