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How to report issues about providers and workers

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Most NDIS providers try to deliver good quality services and supports.

But sometimes there are problems.

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If your provider or worker isn’t following the NDIS Code of Conduct, you can make a complaint.

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A complaint is when you tell someone that something:

  • has gone wrong
  • isn’t working well.

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It’s always okay to speak up when:

  • something is wrong
  • you have a complaint about the safety or quality of your services.

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You can make a complaint to your provider.

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Your provider should:

  • help you feels safe to make a complaint
  • try to fix the issue your complaint is about.

You can talk to us if you:

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bullet don’t want to speak to your provider

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bullet aren’t happy with what your provider has done to fix the issue.end of list

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When you make a complaint, it helps make services and supports better.

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And it can help other participants.

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You can contact us to report an issue.

Our contact details are on the Contact us page.

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Someone can also support you to contact us, like:

  • a family member
  • a friend
  • someone who helps you speak up for yourself.

You can find Easy Read information on our website about:

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bullet the issues we can help you with

www.ndiscommission.gov.au/report

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bullet what happens after you report an issue to us.end of list

www.ndiscommission.gov.au/after-report