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Standard 7
The Residential Community
Standard 7 applies to residential aged care and is about daily living: services that support a meaningful life, social connection and community, and care that makes a facility feel like home rather than an institution.
Plain-language interpretation coming soon
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General information only, reflecting the interpretation of Umbrella Aged Care’s GPs. Not legal or compliance advice. Always rely on the official Standards and guidance from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at agedcarequality.gov.au.