1. Our Commitment to Privacy
Atypical Solutions Pty Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a safe, respectful, and transparent way.
We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) in how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect personal and sensitive information that is necessary to provide our services, including:
- Name, date of birth, and contact details
- NDIS details (e.g. participant number, plan information)
- Health and disability-related information
- Emergency contact and support network details
- Communication preferences (including Auslan or alternative communication needs)
- Service history, goals, and support requirements
- Payment and billing information
- Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information in a number of ways, including:
- Directly from you (via forms, intake, emails, phone calls, meetings)
- Through your nominee, guardian, or support coordinator
- From other service providers or allied health professionals (with your consent)
- Through our website (e.g. contact forms, booking forms, analytics)
4. Why We Collect Your Information
We collect and use your information to:
- Deliver safe, high-quality supports and services
- Communicate with you, your family, and your support team
- Develop and review support plans and goals
- Meet our obligations under the NDIS and other legal requirements
- Process billing, payments, and service agreements
- Improve our programs, services, and website experience
5. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
This includes:
- Secure digital systems (e.g. client management systems)
- Restricted access to authorised staff only
- Password protection and data encryption where applicable
- Secure storage of physical records
6. Disclosure of Information
We will only share your information where necessary and appropriate, including:
- With your consent
- With your support team (e.g. support coordinators, therapists)
- For NDIS compliance, audits, or reporting requirements
- Where required by law or to prevent serious risk to health or safety
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
7. Website & Cookies
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and understand how visitors interact with our site.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Accessing or Correcting Your Information
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections if your information is inaccurate or incomplete
To do so, please contact us using the details below.
9. Complaints
If you have concerns about how your information has been handled, please contact us.
We will take all complaints seriously and respond in a timely manner.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
10. Contact Us
Atypical Solutions Pty Ltd
📧 Email: admin@atypicalsolutions.com.au
📞 Phone: 1300 367 775
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website.