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Legal Fact Sheets

We have developed Fact Sheets to help people in the community understand their rights in relation to aged care services. If you would like to know more, please contact us.

When can medication be used to manage a resident's behaviour?

Educational Video on Chemical Restraint

Watch our video on when medication can be used as chemical restraint.

Can you be banned from visiting an aged care resident?

The below fact sheets will provide information on whether you can lawfully be restricted from visiting an aged care resident, the role of the aged care facility, and what you can do about it.

Each State and Territory has specific laws on this matter, see below for the relevant jurisdiction.