Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Keystone Community Care ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the NDIS Practice Standards.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our services or interact with our website.

What Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact details: Name, address, phone number, email address
  • Identification: Date of birth, NDIS participant number (if applicable)
  • Health information: Disability type, support needs, medical conditions relevant to service delivery
  • Service information: Support plans, goals, progress notes, incident reports
  • Financial information: NDIS plan details, invoicing information, payment records
  • Emergency contacts: Names and contact details of nominated persons

Sensitive Information

We only collect sensitive information (such as health information) with your consent or where required by law. This information is necessary to provide appropriate support services tailored to your needs.

How We Collect Information

We collect personal information directly from you through:

  • Initial enquiry forms and consultations
  • Service agreements and consent forms
  • Ongoing support delivery and progress reviews
  • Phone calls, emails, and written correspondence
  • Our website contact forms and enquiry submissions

We may also collect information from third parties with your consent, such as your NDIS plan manager, support coordinator, family members, or healthcare providers.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Service Delivery

Provide personalized support services, develop and implement support plans, and monitor your progress

Communication

Respond to enquiries, provide updates about your services, and maintain ongoing communication

Administration

Process payments, manage invoicing, and maintain accurate service records

Compliance

Meet legal obligations under NDIS Practice Standards and other regulatory requirements

Safety

Manage incidents, respond to complaints, and ensure participant safety

Improvement

Improve our services, train staff, and evaluate service quality

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. Our security measures include:

  • Secure storage of physical records in locked filing cabinets with restricted access
  • Password-protected electronic systems with encryption for sensitive data
  • Staff training on confidentiality obligations and privacy requirements
  • Regular review and update of security practices
  • Secure disposal of information no longer required (shredding, secure deletion)

Who We Share Your Information With

We only disclose your personal information when necessary and with your consent (except where required by law). We may share information with:

NDIS-Related Parties

Your plan manager, support coordinator, or the NDIA for service delivery and funding purposes

Healthcare Providers

Medical professionals, therapists, or specialists involved in your care (with your consent)

Emergency Contacts

Your nominated family members or guardians in emergency situations

Legal Authorities

Government agencies, regulators, or law enforcement when required by law

Service Providers

Third-party providers (e.g., IT services, accounting) who assist us in delivering services, bound by confidentiality obligations

Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

Access Your Information

Request access to the personal information we hold about you

Correct Your Information

Request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date information

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for us to use your information (subject to legal and contractual obligations)

Make a Complaint

Lodge a complaint if you believe we have breached your privacy

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.

Website and Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality. We do not use cookies to collect personal information without your knowledge.

Retention of Information

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide services and meet our legal obligations. Under NDIS requirements, we must retain service records for at least seven years after service delivery ends.

Once information is no longer required, we securely destroy or permanently delete it in accordance with our records management policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Making a Complaint

If you believe we have breached your privacy, please contact us immediately. We will:

  1. Acknowledge your complaint within 5 business days
  2. Investigate the matter thoroughly
  3. Provide a written response within 30 days
  4. Take corrective action if a breach is identified

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au or the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission at www.ndiscommission.gov.au.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Keystone Community Care

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0403 886 293

Service Area: Brisbane & Gold Coast, Queensland