Food Safety & Allergen Labelling
Ensure meals are clearly labelled with dietary restrictions, preparation dates, allergy warnings and IDDSI texture levels to support safer, more personalised mealtime service.
At Brother, we understand that efficiency in aged care isn’t just about operations - it’s about enabling your team to focus on what truly matters: delivering safe, respectful and person-centred care.
Whether it's in residential homes or out in the community, care teams juggle a wide range of tasks, from preparing meals to staying on top of compliance reporting. Your expertise is in providing the best care for residents - that’s why our labelling, printing and mobility solutions are simple, reliable and easy to use.
Designed to be the most user-friendly in their class, you don’t need to be a tech or IT expert to operate them. These tools fit right into your existing systems, require very little upkeep and help make day-to-day tasks quicker and less stressful. By simplifying the work behind the scenes, your team can spend more time where it matters most: with the people in your care.
Guided by our at your side philosophy, our solutions include:
- Label printers to support food safety, allergens, dietary needs and IDDSI meal textures
- A4 mobile printers for in-home care teams to print care plans, medication charts, incident reports, wound reports and documentation on the go
- Durable label solutions for residents’ belongings with our TZe tapes
- Reliable wristband printing to help residents move with confidence and ease during group outings
- Print and device management support to simplify admin and help aged care providers stay on budget
- Award-winning desktop scanners for digitising resident documents and care plans
Brother’s solutions are designed to be cost-effective and intuitive, requiring minimal setup or training. Many of our label printers use thermal printing technology, which means no ink or toner costs – helping reduce ongoing expenses without compromising quality. Our dedicated Customer Care team is also ready to provide support throughout the lifetime of each product, wherever you are in Australia.
Here are a few key areas where aged care homes and residential care facilities can get real value from these solutions:
Mobility for Community & In-Home Care
Equip nurses and support workers during home visits with mobile printers to print notes, appointment slips and resident consent forms for treatment, meal plans, care plans and medication.
Laminated Labels for Personal Belongings
Reduce lost property and support memory care residents by labelling clothing, linens and personal items with durable, washable laminated labels.
Resident-Centred Identification
Print clear, durable wristbands that help residents feel safe, recognised and well-supported during outings and external activities.
Managed Print Solutions
Simplify how you manage devices and consumables across your facility. Brother’s Managed Print Services reduce costs with predictable monthly expenses and ensure you never run out of supplies.
Digitised Documentation
Scan and archive care plans, incident reports and admission paperwork with ease to reduce admin load, improve team access and support compliance with aged care documentation standards.
Food Safety & Kitchen Labelling
Aged care kitchens need to meet strict rules around how food is stored, prepared and served. Our label printers make it easier for kitchen staff to clearly show:
- Each resident’s dietary needs (such as diabetic, allergen-free or texture-modified meals that meet IDDSI guidelines)
- Preparation and expiry dates with date/time stamping
- Clear identification of meal components to avoid mix-ups or cross-contamination
Brother’s thermal label printers are designed for user-friendly operation and support barcoding and QR codes for digital traceability across workflows, including IDDSI-compliant meal labelling.
Mobility Solutions for Community & In-Home Care
Help nurses, support workers and allied health staff stay productive while on the go, with tools that make communication easier - especially in teams where English isn’t everyone’s first language:
- Small mobile printers that create clear, easy-to-read documents on the spot like care summaries for residents or instructions for families
- Lightweight, battery-powered models that fit easily into cars or care bags
- Mobile models featuring simple button controls and cost-efficient direct thermal printing technology - no ink or toner required
- Wireless connection to tablets and phones using Brother apps like iPrint&Label so staff can print from their mobile device in just a few taps
Want to see how digital tools can support mobile aged care teams? Download our free eBook to learn more.
Resident Orientation
Aged care providers daily face lost property or mislabelled items, especially in memory support units. Brother label solutions offer:
- Clear, large-text labels for mobility aids, personal items and equipment resistant to washing, abrasion and chemicals
- Iron-on fabric tapes/labels for clothing and linens designed to stay in place through repeated washing and wear
- Customisable templates created using Brother’s free P-touch Editor label design software, featuring clear text or icons for drawer labels and simple instruction stickers
- Portable label printing using Brother’s iPrint&Label and other mobile device labelling apps, allowing staff to print directly from their mobile phones for quick, easy labelling
Brother's experts can work with you to find the combination of user-friendly devices and workflows you need.
From labelling to scanning and managed print services, we tailor solutions that help aged care providers save time, improve compliance and enhance resident experience.
Contact us to learn moreWristband Labelling
Support dignified, professional identification for residents across daily care and off-site group activities with Brother's wristband and label printers.
- Durable wristbands can be printed with names, barcodes or QR codes to help simplify group coordination during community outings, events or excursions
- Wristbands may also assist care teams and residents in confidently recognising group members, easing access to reserved services or spaces and responding swiftly in case of an emergency. Tamper-evident options offer an added layer of safety and accountability, all without feeling intrusive
- With devices like the TD-2320D Label and Wristband Printer, staff can print on demand with no complex setup required - making it easier to support a smooth, well-managed resident experience
Managed Print Solutions
Simplify how you manage devices and consumables across your facility. Brother’s Managed Print Services help aged care providers:
- Stay on budget with predictable monthly expenses
- Automate supply replenishment
- Centralise oversight of devices and reduce downtime
Digitisation of Care Documentation
As the aged care sector continues to go digital, our document solutions are here to help make the transition easier. Our scanners and multi-function printers come with user-friendly touchscreen displays that make document handling quick and stress-free. They support:
- Easy, all-in-one print management to help with compliance, cut down admin tasks and give teams peace of mind
- Quick scanning of care plans, incident reports, consent forms and admission forms
- Smooth integration with popular aged care software and care record systems
- Secure, one-touch scan-to-email or folder options to save time and keep information safe
Want to learn more? Download our free eBook on how to manage and protect documents in aged care settings.
A Fit-for-Purpose Solution for Every Department
Aged care homes rely on many different teams working together to care for residents and meet important compliance standards. Brother’s print, labelling and mobility solutions are flexible and easy to adapt, so each department can work more efficiently:
Catering & Hospitality
Use durable thermal labels to clearly mark meals, storage containers and dietary info — helping staff handle food safely and stay organised in busy kitchens.
Asset Maintenance
Keep track of equipment with labels for safety notices and asset tags, making it easier to stay compliant and organised.
Admin & HR
Scan, store and label documents like records, files and staff packs to streamline admin work, stay compliant and keep everything in order.
Laundry Services
Reduce lost clothing and linens with fabric tapes or iron-on labels, complete with custom templates and easy sorting instructions.
Clinical & Nursing Teams
Wristband printing could support smoother group outings — helping residents feel recognised while making it easier for staff to supervise, respond quickly if needed and focus more on the experience, not just the logistics.
Explore practical print, label and scan solutions designed to support aged care facilities in our free eBook.
Three Key Benefits of Updated Print and Labelling Solutions for Aged Care Providers
Modern printing and labelling tools can make a big difference in aged care - helping providers stay compliant, save time and give residents more consistent, personalised care. Here are three key ways Brother’s solutions can support your team and the people you care for:
Improved Compliance and Record-Keeping
Brother’s labelling and scanning solutions offer valuable support in managing compliance - whether that’s through time-stamped food labels, barcode-friendly tracking of residents' meals and dietary requirements or secure document handling. From labelling meals to preparing for audits, these tools can help keep processes organised and traceable, potentially reducing the risk of errors and making inspections feel a little less daunting.
Better Resident Experience
From preventing meal mix-ups to ensuring personal belongings are clearly identified, Brother’s solutions help build consistency across every resident interaction. When labels are easy to read, durable and purpose-fit, staff are empowered to deliver care that feels more personal, reliable and respectful, contributing to a better experience for residents and families alike.
Enhanced Efficiency for Staff
Manual processes like handwriting labels or filing paperwork can take valuable time away from direct care. Brother’s solutions are designed to streamline everyday administration, with label printers for fast on-demand labelling, award-winning desktop printers and mobile devices for reliable documentation and scanners that digitise and sort documents at the touch of a button - all helping aged care providers stay organised and meet compliance requirements with ease. Brother devices are built with simplicity in mind - many models feature plug-and-play setup, large backlit displays, and one-touch functions for printing or scanning. Staff can quickly create professional labels using the free P-touch Editor software, or print directly from a phone or tablet using the Brother iPrint&Label app.
Visit our Resource Library for more details on how your facility can benefit from improved printing and labelling solutions, as well as examples from organisations that have already seen the advantages.
Ready to streamline your aged care operations?
Let’s talk about how Brother’s solutions can support your team and residents — with tools that are built for care, built to last and built with your budget in mind.
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