HART Services welcomes feedback & suggestions & we would certainly like to hear from you should you have any complaints regarding the service we provide.
In some instances however there is a legal requirement and/or duty of care to disclose information to an external body e.g. if harm to self or others seems likely or if there are legal implications inherent in the complaint.
While we aim to resolve complaints as quickly as possible, if your complaint cannot be resolved within 1 month you will be provided with progress reports.
To arrange this phone (02) 6628 600 or write to The Chairperson of the Board of Management, PO Box 1788, Lismore NSW 2480. Please mark the envelope CONFIDENTIAL.
A free call from fixed lines; calls from mobiles may be charged at a higher rate or
via the Internet http://agedcarecomplaints.gov.au/
Letter
you can write to:
Aged Care Complaints Commissioner
GPO Box 9848
Sydney
Make sure your letter includes:
- your name, address and telephone number
- the date you lodged your complaint
- details of your complaint, including specific dates of events and relevant comments
- the name of the aged care home or service and the state/territory in which it is located
- the name of the person recieving aged care that your complaint relates to.
If you are hearing or speech impaired, contact them through the National Relay Service.
- TTY and Speak and Listen users: phone 1800 555 667 then ask for 1800 550 552
- Speak and Listen users:phone 1800 555 727 then ask for 1800 550 552
- Internet relay users: contact the National relay Service and enter 1800 550 552
NDIS COMMISSION - from their website
People with disability have the right to complain about the services they receive.
Most NDIS providers do their best to provide quality supports and services to people with disability, but issues can occur.
If you have a concern about your current NDIS supports or services, it is important that you talk about it.
Complaints are important—they can help providers improve the quality of services they provide, so your complaint can help other people too.
If you feel comfortable, you are encouraged to raise your concern or complaint with your provider first, as this is often the best way to have your issue resolved quickly. All registered NDIS providers must have a complaints management and resolution system in place.
If the provider is unable to resolve your concern or complaint, then you should seek further support.
You may seek support from family, friend or an independent advocate to support you in making a complaint. For further information see: Disability Advocacy.
If you are in New South Wales or South Australia, a complaint can be made to the NDIS Commission by:
- Phoning: 1800 035 544 (free call from landlines) or TTY 133 677. Interpreters can be arranged.
- National Relay Service and ask for 1800 035 544.
- Completing a complaint contact form.
The NDIS Commission can take complaints about:
- services or supports that were not provided in a safe and respectful way
- services and supports that were not delivered to an appropriate standard
Further information can be found at
https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/participants/complaints