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Privacy Policy

DISTINCTION AT HOME CARE (DHC) is committed to protecting your privacy online. This Privacy Policy describes the personal information we collect through this website at distinctionathomecare.com.au (the “Site”), and how we collect and use that information. Use of this Site, including all materials presented on the Site and all Services provided by DHC is subject to the following Policy. By using the Site or Service you agree to this Privacy Policy.

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1. Overview

1.1 The term “the Site” refers to DHC’s website.

1.2 DHC provides a website where users can read articles about the NDIS and related subjects.

1.3 The term “User”, “You” and “Your” refers to site visitors, clients and any other users of the Services on the Site.

1.4 To access or use the Site, you must be 18 years or older and have the requisite power and authority to enter into these Terms and Conditions.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Personal information. When you submit an enquiry through our website, we may collect personal information such as your name, phone number, email address, and the message you provide. We use this information to respond to your enquiry and communicate with you about the support or services you have requested.

2.2 Site Activity. We may record information relating to your use of the Site, such as the searches you undertake, the pages you view, your browser type, IP address, requested URL, referring URL, and timestamp information. We use this type of information to administer the Site and provide the highest possible level of service to you. We also use this information in the aggregate to perform statistical analyses of user behaviour and characteristics in order to measure interest in and use of the various areas of the Site.

2.3 Cookies. We may send cookies to your computer in order to uniquely identify your browser and improve the quality of our service. The term “cookies” refers to small pieces of information that a website sends to your computer’s hard drive while you are viewing the Site. We may use both session cookies (which expire once you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your computer until you delete them). You have the ability to accept or decline cookies using your web browser settings. If you choose to disable cookies, some areas of the Site may not work properly or at all.

3. How Your Information is Used

3.1 We may use the information we collect to:

  • Personalise the User’s experience and provide them with information that they are more likely to be interested in;
  • Improve customer service;
  • Send periodic emails.
  • To administer a survey or other site feature.

3.2 Your personal information will never be shared with unrelated third parties.

4. Third Party Links

4.1 The Site contains links to third party websites. Other sites accessible through the Site via links have their own policies in regard to privacy. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third parties.

5. Security

5.1 We maintain security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse or disclosure. We offer the use of a secure server. However, no exchange of data over the Internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure. While we make every effort to protect your personal information shared with us through our Site, you acknowledge that the personal information you voluntarily share with us through this Site could be accessed or tampered with by a third party. You agree that we are not responsible for any intercepted information shared through our Site without our knowledge or permission. Additionally, you release us from any and all claims arising out of or related to the use of such intercepted information in any unauthorized manner.

6. Your Rights

6.1 You have the right to know what Personal Data we hold about you, and to make sure it’s correct and up to date.

6.2 You have the right to request a copy of your Personal Data or ask us to restrict processing your personal data or delete it.

6.3 You have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Data.

6.4 You have the right to “be forgotten” and request we erase your Personal Data.

6.5 You can exercise these rights at any time by sending an email to us at info@distinctionathomecare.com.au which we will respond to within 30 days.

7. Notification of Changes to this Policy

7.1 You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Site and this Policy periodically and to be aware of any modifications. Updates to this Policy will be posted on this page.

8. Contact

If you have questions about our Privacy Policy, email anytime to info@distinctionathomecare.com.au.

DAHC · SUPPORT AT HOME, DVA AND NDIS

Report an incident or a change in health

Tell us when something has happened, nearly happened, or when a client seems different from usual. Clients, families and DAHC staff can all use this form. It takes about 5 minutes.

Is someone in danger right now? Call 000 first.This form is not watched around the clock. If you are worried today, also phone DAHC on 07 3733 1760, or after hours the on-call nurse on 07 3733 1760.
STEP 1

Who is filling in this form?

Staff: this form does not replace a phone call.If a client is unwell or has changed, phone the RN (or on-call RN) first using ISBAR (WIN003-1). Then complete this form before the end of your shift. This form is the online Part A of FRM006-1 Incident Form.
STEP 2

What are you telling us about?

Please also phone us today.Tell the RN or Head of Clinical Governance straight away. Do not question the client in detail or clean up (PRO006-3, WIN026-1).
Please also phone us today.Call DAHC on 07 3733 1760. If the person is in danger, call 000. You can also contact the Older Persons Advocacy Network on 1800 700 600.
STEP 3

About the client

STEP 4

When and where

STEP 5

What type of incident? Tick all that apply

Staff only. This matches FRM006-1 section A3.

STEP 5

What has changed? Tick all that apply

Compare with how the person usually is. You do not need to know what is wrong.

If the person talks about not wanting to live and could act on it now, call 000 and stay with them. You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
STEP 6

Tell us what happened

STEP 7

Who have you told?

STEP 8

Your details

We collect this information to keep clients safe and to meet our obligations under the Aged Care Act 2024 and Aged Care Rules 2025. It is kept securely and only shared with people who need it to respond, or where the law requires. See our Privacy Policy (POL008).

DAHC · SUPPORT AT HOME, DVA AND NDIS

Report an incident or a change in health

Tell us when something has happened, nearly happened, or when a client seems different from usual. Clients, families and DAHC staff can all use this form. It takes about 5 minutes.

Is someone in danger right now? Call 000 first.

This form is not watched around the clock. If you are worried today, also phone DAHC on 07 3733 1760.

STEP 1

Who is filling in this form?

Staff: this form does not replace a phone call. If a client is unwell or has changed, phone the RN (or on-call RN) first using ISBAR (WIN003-1). Then complete this form before the end of your shift. This form is the online Part A of FRM006-1 Incident Form.

STEP 2

What are you telling us about?

Please also phone us today.

Tell the RN or Head of Clinical Governance straight away. Do not question the client in detail or clean up (PRO006-3, WIN026-1).

Please also phone us today.

Call DAHC on 07 3733 1760. If the person is in danger, call 000. You can also contact the Older Persons Advocacy Network on 1800 700 600.

STEP 3

About the client

STEP 4

When and where

STEP 5 (INCIDENTS)

What type of incident? Tick all that apply

Staff only. This matches FRM006-1 section A3.

STEP 5 (CHANGE IN HEALTH)

What has changed? Tick all that apply

Compare with how the person usually is. You do not need to know what is wrong.

If the person talks about not wanting to live and could act on it now, call 000 and stay with them. You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

STEP 6

Tell us what happened

Facts only: what happened before, during and after; what you saw and heard. Put what people said in quotation marks.

What did you see or notice? How is it different from usual?

STEP 7

Who have you told?

STEP 8

Your details

We collect this information to keep clients safe and to meet our obligations under the Aged Care Act 2024 and Aged Care Rules 2025. It is kept securely and only shared with people who need it to respond, or where the law requires. See our Privacy Policy (POL008).
DAHC · SUPPORT AT HOME, DVA AND NDIS

Complaints, feedback and compliments

We want to hear from you, good or bad. Clients, families, staff and anyone in the community can use this form. You will never be treated unfairly for raising a concern.

Is someone in danger right now? Call 000 first.For anything urgent, phone DAHC on 07 3733 1760. This form is checked during business hours.
STEP 1

Who is filling in this form?

STEP 2

What would you like to tell us?

Want to report wrongdoing confidentially?If you are raising a serious concern about wrongdoing and want whistleblower protection under the Aged Care Act 2024, please do not use this form. Contact the Head of Clinical Governance directly on [HoCG PHONE / EMAIL]. Your disclosure will be recorded separately and confidentially (FRM007-3).
STEP 3

Tell us about it

Please also phone us today on 07 3733 1760. If someone is in danger, call 000. If you think a client is being hurt or neglected, you can also use our Report an incident or change in health form.
STEP 4

About you

You do not have to give your name. We can still act on what you tell us, but we will not be able to tell you the outcome.

You can also go outside DAHC at any time. You do not have to complain to us first.
  • Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission: 1800 951 822, agedcarequality.gov.au
  • Older Persons Advocacy Network (free advocacy): 1800 700 600
  • NDIS participants: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, 1800 035 544
  • Interpreter (TIS National): 131 450 · National Relay Service: 133 677

We collect this information to respond to you and to improve our services, as required by the Aged Care Act 2024 and Aged Care Rules 2025. It is kept securely and shared only with people who need it to respond, or where the law requires. Raising a concern will never affect your services. See our Privacy Policy (POL008).