Privacy Policy

Vertex Disability Support
ABN: 26 780 068 584

Effective Date: [Insert Date]


1. Our Commitment to Privacy

Vertex Disability Support (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of all participants, families, carers, employees, contractors, and stakeholders.

We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and relevant requirements under the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Framework.


2. What Personal Information We Collect

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

  • Name, address, date of birth, and contact details

  • NDIS number and plan information

  • Health, disability, and support-related information

  • Support needs, goals, and risk information

  • Emergency contact and nominee or guardian details

  • Cultural, language, or communication needs

  • Feedback, complaints, and incident information

  • Employment-related information (for staff and contractors)

Sensitive information is collected only where necessary to provide safe, appropriate, and high-quality supports.


3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information in a number of ways, including:

  • Directly from you, your nominee, guardian, or authorised representative

  • Through referrals, assessments, service agreements, and reviews

  • From the NDIA, support coordinators, plan managers, or health professionals (where authorised)

  • Via our website enquiry forms, phone calls, emails, or meetings

  • From government or regulatory agencies where permitted by law


4. Why We Collect Information

We collect and use personal information to:

  • Deliver NDIS supports and services

  • Develop, implement, and review support plans

  • Ensure participant health, safety, and wellbeing

  • Meet legal, regulatory, and funding obligations

  • Communicate with participants, families, carers, and stakeholders

  • Manage incidents, complaints, and feedback

  • Improve service quality and outcomes

  • Manage employment and operational requirements


5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information only when necessary and lawful, including to:

  • The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)

  • The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

  • Support coordinators, plan managers, and relevant service providers

  • Health professionals involved in your care

  • Emergency services where there is a serious risk to health or safety

  • Government or regulatory authorities as required by law

Vertex Disability Support does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.


6. Consent and Your Rights

Where required, we obtain consent before collecting or sharing personal or sensitive information.

You have the right to:

  • Be informed about how your information is used

  • Access your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Withdraw consent where lawful and practical


7. Storage and Security of Information

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure, including:

  • Secure electronic systems and password protection

  • Restricted access to authorised staff only

  • Secure storage of physical records

  • Confidentiality obligations for staff and contractors

Information is retained in accordance with legal, regulatory, and NDIS record-keeping requirements.


8. Accessing and Correcting Personal Information

You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting us.
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and may require identity verification before releasing information.


9. Privacy Complaints

If you believe your privacy has been breached, you may make a complaint by contacting us directly.
We will investigate all privacy complaints promptly and fairly.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).


10. Website and Online Services

Our website may collect limited information such as IP addresses or enquiry details to improve functionality and respond to enquiries. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.


11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or our services. The most current version will always be available on our website.


12. Contact Us

For privacy enquiries, access requests, or complaints, please contact:

Vertex Disability Support
ABN: 26 780 068 584
📍 Address: 14/211 Warrigal Rd, Hughesdale VIC 3166
📞 Phone: 1300 529 277
📧 Email: admin@vertexdisabilitysupport.com.au