Dignity of Risk is a key element in modern aged care, as outlined in the Aged Care Act 2024 and the Strengthened Quality Standards. However, providers often find it challenging to apply this concept consistently in practice.
Developed by the National Sector Support and Development Dignity of Risk Working Group, the Dignity of Risk Framework offers a practical, person-centred approach to assist CHSP providers in confidently balancing client choice, duty of care, and appropriate documentation in daily practice.
Acknowledgement
This resource has been developed through the National Sector Support and Development Dignity of Risk Working Group, an initiative of the National Wellness and Reablement Sector Support and Development collaboration. This includes representatives from:
The Working Group acknowledges the support of Kate Pascale & Associates for their assistance in developing and finalising this resource.
This resource has been developed with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government.
Resources:
Developed by the National Sector Support and Development Dignity of Risk Working Group, the Dignity of Risk Framework offers a practical, person-centred approach to assist CHSP providers in confidently balancing client choice, duty of care, and appropriate documentation in daily practice.
Acknowledgement
This resource has been developed through the National Sector Support and Development Dignity of Risk Working Group, an initiative of the National Wellness and Reablement Sector Support and Development collaboration. This includes representatives from:
- Adelaide Hills Council
- Bellarine Community Health
- City of Onkaparinga
- Eastern Sector Development Team
- Ethnic Community Services Co-operative
- iLA Australia West Gippsland Healthcare Group
The Working Group acknowledges the support of Kate Pascale & Associates for their assistance in developing and finalising this resource.
This resource has been developed with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government.
Resources:
| dignity_of_risk_framework_for_community_aged_care_providers.pdf |
| dignity_of_risk_framework_for_community_aged_care_providers_case_study_frances.pdf |
| dignity_of_risk_framework_for_community_aged_care_providers_case_study_paul.pdf |
| dignity_of_risk_framework_for_community_aged_care_providers_case_study_samuel.pdf |