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Institutional Governance WCAG 2.2 AA Aligned

Trust, Quality & Governance Framework

Organisational maturity built on verifiable safeguards, transparent boundaries, and an uncompromising commitment to participant rights, dignity, and safety across Victoria.

Credible Presentation

A Clear, Evidence-Based Standard of Practice

We believe institutional trust is earned through transparency and adherence to Australian regulatory frameworks — not inflated marketing claims or unsubstantiated awards.

Silver Springs Care operates in strict alignment with the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Code of Conduct, and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Every operational policy is designed to safeguard participants, protect workers, and provide referrers with total peace of mind.

Our Statement on Credentials & Transparency

We publish only verified operational facts. Silver Springs Care supports participants under Plan-Managed and Self-Managed NDIS funding across Victoria. We do not display unverified government seals, claim government endorsements, or present preliminary applications as finalized registrations.

Core Governance Anchors

100% Worker Screening Compliance

Mandatory NDIS Worker Screening Checks, National Police Checks, and First Aid.

Strict Incident Management System (IMS)

Immediate participant safety, root-cause reviews, and 24-hour Commission reporting.

Zero Tolerance for Abuse & Neglect

Uncompromising whistleblower protection and mandatory reporting protocols.

Privacy Act 1988 & APPs Alignment

Encrypted storage, zero public form medical collection, and strict consent boundaries.

Compliance Standards

The Seven Pillars of Our Governance

How we uphold quality, transparency, and accountability across every service interaction.

Pillar 1

Worker Screening & Verification

Every support worker must maintain cleared Australian credentialing before their very first shift. No worker is placed without verified screening.

  • ✓ NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC)
  • ✓ Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • ✓ National Police Certificate (Annual review)
  • ✓ First Aid (HLTAID011) & CPR
Pillar 2

NDIS Code of Conduct Adherence

Our workers adhere strictly to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Code of Conduct across all service locations:

  • • Respect individual rights to freedom of expression and decision-making.
  • • Respect the privacy of people with disability.
  • • Provide supports in a safe and competent manner.
  • • Act with integrity, honesty and transparency.
Pillar 3

Incident Management Protocol

Our four-stage Incident Management System ensures safety, transparency, and continuous learning:

  1. Immediate Action: Medical attention & safety securing.
  2. Notification: Informing participant, family & carers.
  3. Internal Investigation: Root cause and preventative review.
  4. Statutory Reporting: Reporting to Commission within 24h.
Pillar 4

Rights & Independent Advocacy

Participants possess the fundamental human right to make decisions about their own lives, take calculated risks, and engage independent advocacy without fear of reprisal.

We connect participants with the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) whenever independent guidance is desired.

Pillar 5

Complaints & Open Feedback

Feedback is an essential driver of quality improvement. Raising a concern will never adversely affect the support you receive:

  • • Confidential online feedback submission.
  • • Written acknowledgment within 2 business days.
  • • Full resolution plan within 10 business days.
  • • Right to escalate directly to the NDIS Commission.
Pillar 6

Transparent Scope & Boundaries

We are committed to truthful representation of what we deliver:

  • • We deliver: In-home daily care, community participation, SIL, respite, and life skills.
  • • We do not deliver: Acute medical emergency response, unapproved restrictive practices, or clinical hospital care.
External Oversight

Independent Australian Oversight Bodies

We encourage participants, families, and workers to be familiar with official Australian regulatory contacts:

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Independent agency regulating NDIS providers and workers across Australia.

Phone: 1800 035 544 (Free call) • Website: ndiscommission.gov.au
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

National regulator for privacy and freedom of information.

Phone: 1300 363 992 • Website: oaic.gov.au
Document Request

Approved Policy Documentation

Full copies of our verified policies are available in accessible formats (including Easy Read, large print, or plain text) upon request for participants, coordinators, and government stakeholders:

  • • Participant Information Handbook
  • • Service Agreement Terms & Conditions
  • • Incident Management & Reportable Incidents Policy
  • • Feedback, Suggestions & Complaints Procedure
  • • Worker Screening & Mandatory Training Register
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