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Governance, Integrity & Trust

Openness, Accountability & Participant Rights

Chance Disability Services & Community Foundation is dedicated to the highest standards of clinical governance, ethical operations, participant safeguarding, and transparent reporting. We make every policy easily accessible for participants, families, advocates, and regulators.

100%

NDIS Quality & Safeguards Compliant

Annual

Audited Financials Publicly Lodged

Zero-Tolerance

Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation

Participant-First

Choice, Dignity & Self-Advocacy

Our Ethical Cornerstone

Participant Rights & Safeguarding Charter

Every individual accessing supports at Chance is entitled to genuine autonomy, safety, cultural safety, and active involvement in all decisions governing their life.

Dignity of Risk & Self-Determination

We empower you to make your own informed decisions, pursue personal goals, and take positive, calculated risks that enrich your independence and fulfillment.

Supported Decision-Making Model

Proactive Abuse Prevention

Zero tolerance for violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or discrimination. Rigorous worker screenings, Working with Children checks, and proactive safety audits are enforced continuously.

100% NDIS Worker Screened

Privacy, Dignity & Consent

Your medical, personal, and behavioral information is strictly protected under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). You retain full authority over data sharing.

Strict APPs & ISO Compliance

Need our charter in an Easy Read or translated format?

We provide pictorial guides, plain language summaries, and Auslan/interpreter assistance free of charge.

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Public Accountability

Core Policy Documents & Downloads

Inspect or download our operational protocols, safeguarding rules, and independently audited financial returns.

Participant Care v4.2 · Oct 2024

NDIS Participant Handbook & Rights

Comprehensive overview of participant rights, advocacy pathways, service agreement guarantees, and support...

Safeguarding v3.1 · Nov 2024

Feedback, Complaints & Incidents Policy

Procedural guidelines for reporting complaints, internal resolution protocols, non-retaliation policies, and...

Privacy & Data v2.4 · Aug 2024

Privacy, Consent & Data Collection

Detailed protocols on handling participant health summaries, secure storage of digital files, explicit consent...

Child & Adult Safe v3.0 · Sep 2024

Safeguarding Children & Adults

Mandatory reporting framework adhering to Victorian Child Safe Standards and national guidelines for...

Financial Integrity v1.9 · Jul 2024

Conflict of Interest & Fair Pricing

Transparent rules prohibiting referral fees or kickbacks. Guarantee that prices strictly follow the official NDIS...

Quality Assurance v2.2 · Oct 2024

Continuous Improvement Framework

How participant surveys, clinical risk assessments, staff evaluations, and community co-design steer ongoing...

Annual Audit FY 2023-2024

Annual Financial & Impact Report

Full transparency into donation utilization, government NDIS billings, administrative expenditures, and...

Ethics & Disclosure v2.0 · May 2024

Whistleblower & Ethical Conduct

Anonymous and legally safeguarded reporting mechanism for employees, contractors, and public members to...

Continuous Accountability

Transparent Feedback & Complaints Resolution

We actively welcome complaints and critiques. They are our greatest catalyst for improvement. You have the unconditional right to raise issues without risking services.

1

Speak to Us or Submit Privately

Talk directly with your support coordinator, contact executive management, or submit an anonymous form online anytime.

Immediate Receipt Acknowledgment
2

Independent Internal Review

A designated Quality Manager investigates impartially, contacts you within 48 hours, and co-designs an agreed resolution with you.

Resolution within 5-10 Days
3

External Independent Escalation

If unsatisfied, you may escalate directly to external oversight authorities including the NDIS Commission or State Ombudsman.

Unrestricted Third-Party Recourse

External Advocate & Regulatory Contacts

You Can Contact the NDIS Commission at Any Time

You are never required to complain to Chance first. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is an independent agency dedicated to improving NDIS supports across Australia.

1800 035 544 (Free call) ndiscommission.gov.au TTY: 133 677

Recognized, Registered & Independently Audited Under Australian Law

NDIS Registered Provider

Full verification under Quality & Safeguards Commission

ACNC Registered Charity

Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission

Child Safe Standards Vic

Full compliance with the 11 Victorian Child Safe Standards

Working With Children Checks

100% verified WWCC and Police Checks for all staff

Committed to Transparent and Empowering Care

Whether you are looking to review our clinical practices, register as a volunteer, or seek disability support tailored to your life, we are ready to partner with you.