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How to give feedback or make a complaint

You can raise a complaint, compliment or give feedback by:

You can talk to someone else you trust like a peer worker or independent advocate who can pass this information on to someone on your behalf. For surveys and Listening Spaces, talk to our staff about any upcoming opportunities.

Who can help?

A family member or friend may assist you to provide feedback. You also have the right to use translation/interpreter services or an independent advocate.

Our Helpline can assist you with giving feedback or providing referrals to these support organisations.

You can also get assistance from complaints organisations in your state or territory listed below.

What happens when you make a complaint?

  • We will make contact with you within three working days of receiving your complaint
  • we will investigate your complaint thoroughly, in an objective and unbiased manner
  • we will listen to your opinions in a respectful way
  • you will not be disadvantaged or discriminated against because you have made a complaint
  • your complaint will be treated in a confidential manner. Details about the complaint will not be disclosed, unless you consent to this or if it is required by law or necessary to ensure your safety.
  • we always aim to resolve a complaint within 30 working days. However, you will be informed if it takes longer to investigate and resolve an issue
  • we will try and resolve your complaint to your satisfaction
  • we will use your feedback in improving the way we work.

Making a complaint to the NDIS Commission

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) is available to receive complaints about NDIS funded services provided to a person with disability.

If you have a concern about NDIS supports provided by Wellways, it is important you talk about it.

Phone (toll free):1800 035 544
Website: ndiscommission.gov.au

Appeals

If you are unhappy with the way we have managed your complaint, you can lodge an appeal with our Chief Executive Officer. Alternatively, you can lodge your complaint or make an appeal to the relevant appeals body in your state or territory.

Employee benefits

Commonwealth Ombudsman

Phone: 1300 362 072
Website: ombudsman.gov.au

Commonwealth Department of Social Services

Phone (toll free): 1800 634 035
Website: dss.gov.au

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
For complaints about your rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

Email: enquiries@oaic.gov.au

Disability and Community Services Commissioner – ACT Human Rights Commission

Phone: (02) 6205 2222
Website: hrc.act.gov.au

NSW Health Care Complaints Commission
For complaints and appeals about recovery services in NSW

Phone (toll free): 1800 043 159
Website: hccc.nsw.gov.au

NSW Ageing and Disability Abuse Commission
For disability service not funded by the NDIS

Phone (toll free): 1800 628 221
Website: ageingdisabilitycommission.nsw.gov.au

Health Complaints Commissioner

Phone (toll free): 1800 001 170
Website: healthcomplaints.tas.gov.au

Mental Health Complaints Commission
For complaints and appeals about recovery services in Victoria

Phone (toll free): 1800 246 054
Website: mhcc.vic.gov.au

Office of the Disability Services Commissioner
For complaints and appeals about disability services not funded by the NDIS in Victoria

Phone (toll free): 1800 677 342
Website: odsc.vic.gov.au

Health Complaints Commissioner
For privacy related complaints and appeals in Victoria (under the Health Records Act 2001)

Phone: 1300 582 113
Website: hcc.vic.gov.au