Last updated: 29th January 2026 

Australian Safe Care (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and personal information of participants, families, carers, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal and sensitive information in accordance with:

  • Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

  • Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)

  • NDIS Practice Standards


1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Residential address

  • Date of birth

  • NDIS participant details (including NDIS number where required)

  • Enquiry and referral information

  • Information provided via contact forms, emails, or phone calls


2. Health and Sensitive Information (NDIS Clause)

To deliver NDIS supports safely and appropriately, we may collect sensitive information, including:

  • Health and medical information

  • Disability-related information

  • Support needs and goals

  • Risk, incident, or safeguarding information

We only collect sensitive information:

  • With your consent, or

  • Where required or authorised by law, or

  • Where necessary to provide NDIS supports safely

Sensitive information is handled with strict confidentiality and accessed only by authorised personnel involved in service delivery.


3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal and sensitive information when you:

  • Submit an enquiry or referral

  • Contact us via phone, email, or website

  • Participate in assessments or service planning

  • Use our website or online forms

We may also collect limited technical data such as IP address or browser type for website security and analytics.


4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal and health information to:

  • Assess eligibility and deliver NDIS supports

  • Communicate with participants, families, carers, and nominees

  • Meet NDIS quality, safeguarding, and reporting obligations

  • Manage service delivery, incidents, and compliance

  • Improve our services and website

  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements


5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal or sensitive information to:

  • Our employees and contractors involved in care delivery

  • Allied health professionals or support coordinators (with consent)

  • The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

  • Government or regulatory bodies where required by law

  • Trusted third-party service providers (IT systems, secure record storage, CRM platforms)

We do not sell or rent personal or health information to third parties.


6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal and sensitive information from:

  • Loss

  • Misuse

  • Unauthorised access

  • Disclosure or modification

Information is stored securely using physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards. Access is restricted to authorised staff only.


7. Website Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to:

  • Understand website usage

  • Improve user experience

  • Measure website performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.


8. Access, Correction, and Withdrawal of Consent

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Request corrections if information is inaccurate

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.


9. Privacy Complaints

If you believe your privacy has been breached, please contact us directly so we can attempt to resolve the matter promptly and respectfully.

If you are not satisfied, you may lodge a complaint with:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Website: www.oaic.gov.au


10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website.


11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is managed, please contact:

Australian Safe Care
Website: https://australiansafecare.com.au
Email: info@australiansafecare.com.au
Phone: 1300 001 757