Aged Care Governance: Whistleblowing

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Updated 29 Jun 2026 Certificate53 Ratings

As a senior leader, knowing how to protect whistleblowers within your organisation is critical to good corporate and clinical governance.

This Training Module will discuss the role of whistleblowing in supporting safe and quality aged care; what a protected disclosure is; your obligations as a provider of aged care services under the Aged Care Act 2024 and the Corporations Act 2001; and the legal protections available to whistleblowers.

By understanding your obligations, you can support aged care workers in fostering a safe workplace culture that complies with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.

Content

9 Units • 13 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Unit 1: Introduction
1m
Unit 2: What is Whistleblowing?
2 Questions
2m
Unit 3: Recognising Misconduct
3 Questions
2m
Unit 4: Whistleblowing Legislation in Australia
2 Questions
2m
Unit 5a: Provider Obligations
1 Question
1m
Unit 5b: Dual Management Pathways
1 Question
1m
Unit 6a: Protections for Whistleblowers Part 1
1 Question
1m
Unit 6b: Protections for Whistleblowers Part 2
1 Question
1m
Unit 7: Conclusion
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand the role of whistleblowing.

2

Recognise what is and isn’t a protected disclosure.

3

Identify whistleblowing obligations for aged care providers.

4

Recognise the legal protections granted to whistleblowers.

Who it's for:

Executives, board and senior leaders of aged care providers.

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Last updated29 Jun 2026

Published29 Jun 2026

Due for review29 Jun 2028
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