Registered Supporters
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Overview
Older people are able to register supporter(s) to assist them to make and communicate their decisions.
Applies to Registration Categories: 1-6
Key Resources
Registered supporters in aged care
Webpage covering:
Supporting older people to make decisions
A new registered supporter role for aged care
Transition arrangements for the new registered supporter role
Created by: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Updated: 9 October 2025
Registered supporter resource collection
Resources to help you understand the responsibilities of registered supporters, key stakeholders and the broader regulatory environment.
What's included:
Fact sheets
Policies
Videos
A complaints form
A brochure for older people
Created by: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Updated: 24 October 2025
Aged care providers policy
This policy outlines the role, obligations, and expected practices of aged care providers and their workforce when engaging with registered supporters.
Created by: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Updated: 12 September 2025