The Australian Standard

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THE NEW AUSTRALIAN AGED CARE STANDARD

A Global Standard. Are you compliant with the new Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (SACQS 2025)? Australia’s new aged care reforms are live and they're a global benchmark. If you're setting up - or just getting compliant - AgedCare PolicyPath gives you an edge with everything you need to meet the new SACQS requirements.

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THE PERSON

Focuses on the rights, dignity, identity, and preferences of older people. It places the individual at the centre of care and requires providers to uphold human rights and deliver culturally safe, inclusive services.

Standard is covered in Policy:

Person-Centred Care and Rights Policy
Information and Privacy Policy

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THE ORGANISATION

Covers governance, leadership, and organisational systems. It ensures providers are accountable and operate in a way that supports safe, effective, and high-quality care through risk management, continuous improvement, and workforce capabilities.

Standard is covered in Policy:

Governance and Accountability Policy
Risk and Compliance Management Policy
Emergency and Disaster Management Policy
Feedback and Complaints Management Policy
Information and Privacy Policy
Workforce Capability Policy
Workforce Conduct and Supervision Policy

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THE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY

This standard focuses on residents living in aged care homes feel safe, respected, and connected. It focuses on creating inclusive, comfortable environments where people can live with dignity, maintain social connections, and participate in daily community life.

Standard is covered in Policy:

Residential Life and Participation Policy
Environment and Shared Living Policy
Visitors and Social Support Policy

HOW WE CAN HELP

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Aged Care Policy & Procedure Manual

Developed Ausculture Community Services Pty Ltd to exceed the Stengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

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LITE POLICYPATH

Editable lite policy templates (no procedures). DIY logo and customisation
PolicyPath systems are built by Australian compliance professionals

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COMPREHENSIVE POLICYPATH

Full policy & procedure PolicyPath system with branding and design inclusion

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POLICYPATH
SUBSCRIPTION

Annually updated version of full policy & procedure PolicyPath system with branding and design inclusion
Real-time audit readiness, targeted preparation and gap analysis
Tailored implementation support available
Service scaling and expansion

About AgedCare PolicyPath

AgedCare PolicyPath is a policy and procedure product, part of a suite of Zoya Healthcare Business Solutions and compliance systems developed by the Compliance Team at Ausculture Community Services Pty Ltd. We are an up-and-coming industry expert in aged, disability, nursing and community care services, helping new and existing services get audit-ready—fast.

Our materials and systems align to the Australian Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (SACQS 2025), reviewed by professionals with decades of experience in the sector and now used by over 30 aged care service providers across Australia.

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START YOUR APPLICATION

Navigating the complex landscape of Australian regulatory standards requires precision and deep sector knowledge. Our team provides end-to-end support to help your organisation secure the licences and registrations necessary to operate, scale, and access government funding. We take the administrative burden out of compliance, ensuring your applications are "audit-ready" from day one.

Our expertise is insured and covers a comprehensive range of applications. DVA: Registration for health and community providers to serve the veteran community. TCP: Accreditation for delivering short-term Transition Care Programs. Grants: Strategic submission and management of competitive government funding. Aged Care: Provider registration with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. NDIS: Full registration support and Practice Standard self-assessments. ISO: Implementation of management systems for global ISO Certification. ASQA: RTO registration and compliance for the vocational education sector. School Registration: Navigating State School Registration Authorities (such as NESA) for non-government schools.

AUSCULTURE COMMUNITY SERVICES

A history of volunteer programs, humanitarian aid and public service leadership, Ausculture is on a mission to give back. Launched in 2021, Ausculture's team extends its private service model after more than 10 years in the industry. Subsidised services are available through your health cover. Our charity work is only made possible by our generous donars.

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REAL-TIME AUDIT READINESS

Securing your registration is only the first step; maintaining it requires a culture of continuous improvement and rigorous documentation. Our team helps you bridge the gap between "daily operations" and "regulatory excellence." We conduct comprehensive gap analyses and internal mock audits to ensure you remain fully compliant, mitigating the risk of sanctions and protecting your organisation’s reputation.

We provide specialist audit preparation and compliance support that is insured across a range of registrations and licences. DVA: Clinical governance reviews and billing compliance for veteran health services. TCP: Mid-program evaluations and restorative care documentation audits. Grants: Acquittal support and performance reporting to ensure future funding eligibility. Aged Care: Preparation for unannounced visits and Quality Standard performance assessments. NDIS: Evidence gathering and internal audits for Quality and Safeguards Commission cycles. ISO: Surveillance audit preparation to maintain your ISO certification status. ASQA: Self-assurance reviews to meet the Standards for RTOs and legislative requirements. School Registration: Compliance health checks against State Regulatory Authority manuals (e.g., NESA/VRQA).

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BOOST CAPABLITY & CAPACITY

True scalability is achieved when your systems work harder than your staff. By integrating our specialised platforms for clinical care planning and risk assessment, you gain the capability to deliver high-quality, data-driven outcomes with precision. Automated auditing and compliance modules ensure you are always "audit-ready," mitigating risk without the manual oversight.

On the operational side, these systems expand your capacity by streamlining HR, training, and financial funds management. From data-driven rostering to real-time budget tracking, AI and automation eliminates repetitive tasks, reduces human error, and provides the visibility needed to manage more patients without increasing overhead.

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PICK US

Supporting your service from setup to full operational readiness. Our team has everything you need to satisfy private, government, medicare or insurance provider compliance requirements. When we join you, you're onboarding our team of healthcare professionals, gaining access to shared resources and systems, a quality standard framework and a professional network that is international.

Clinical and care managment teams work alongside a variety of administrative associates and professional services consultants on a project basis. Hourly, short and long-term retainers are available. Base hourly rates range from $100 to $150, with fixed quotes for projects and capped daily or weekly rates to keep our scope of work transparent and billables simple to understand. Work is insured and carried out through all available methods; in-person, remote, online, via phone and video conferencing.

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CLINICAL CARE AND ADLs

Community Nursing
Physiotherapy
TeleHealth
Case (Care) Management or Support Coordination
Care Budgeting and Funds (Plan) Management

Contract our team for aged care services, facility staffing or management, including independent living, out-patient centres, home and telehealth environments. We deliver frontline care, nursing, allied heath, and care management services which all include professional consultancy and advisory support.

Our clinical care and support teams have a rich history of volunteering, missions, humanitarian aid and public service leadership. Since 1995, our founders are on a mission to give back, starting in the Philippines, establishing in the United States and now operating in Australia since 2021. Specialised services are accredited and insured, with competencies in clinical governance, medication safety, comprehensive care, cognitive impairment, palliative and end-of-life care.