How To Make A Complaint

People with a disability have the right to complain about the services they receive.

If you have a concern about your current NDIS supports or services, it is important that you talk about it.

Complaints are important—they can help providers understand what is important to people with disability and improve the quality of services they provide, so your complaint can help other people too.

If you feel comfortable, you are encouraged to raise your concern or complaint with your service provider first, as this is often the best way to have your issue resolved quickly.

All registered NDIS providers must have a complaints management and resolution system in place.
If the service provider is unable to resolve your concern or complaint, then you should seek further support.

You may seek support from family, a friend, or an independent advocate in making a complaint.

A complaint can be made to the NDIS Commission by:

• Phoning: 1800 035 544 (free call from landlines) or TTY 133 677. Interpreters can be arranged.
  
• National Relay Service and ask for 1800 035 544.
  
• Completing a complaint contact form.

The NDIS Commission can take complaints from anyone about:

• NDIS services or supports that were not provided in a safe and respectful way
  
• NDIS services and supports that were not delivered to an appropriate standard
  
• How a NDIS provider has managed a complaint about services or supports provided to a NDIS participant.

As well as dealing with complaints, the NDIS Commission works to educate providers about delivering quality and safe supports, and effectively responding to complaints. If a complaint raises a serious compliance issue, the NDIS Commission has powers to take action.

For further information about the role of the NDIS Commission and how they can support you please visit the website: www.ndiscommission.gov.au