Rights-based
Complaints are treated as a matter of your rights. We will:
- Respect your dignity and choices
- Make it easy to raise concerns
- Involve you at every step
Your voice matters. We are listening.
A guide for residents, families, representatives and friends
You have the right to give feedback, share a compliment and make a complaint.
At For Purpose Aged Care Australia, we are committed to creating communities where older people can age well and belong. We value hearing from residents, employees, families, carers, advocates, supporters and visitors, and encourage you to share a compliment, suggestion, concern or complaint without fear of reprisal. Our system is accessible, fair, transparent and responsive, and aligns with the Aged Care Act 2024, the Statement of Rights and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
Raise concerns without fear of reprisal
Communication that suits you
Independence and freedom of choice
Safe, quality care and services
Privacy and respect for your information
An advocate or person of your choice
The quickest way to resolve an issue is often to speak directly with us. Speak with any team member, or ask for:
We will listen, record your feedback and advise you of next steps. You can also share feedback at resident and family meetings and through our surveys.
Prefer not to contact the home? Our Customer Experience Team will support you.
Email:feedback@fpagedcare.org.au
Web:fpagedcare.org.au/enquiry or QR code: scan the code
Your name is optional. Anonymous feedback may limit our ability to investigate. You can choose to be:
We want everyone to feel comfortable speaking up. Feedback will never affect the care or services you receive. We handle it fairly, respectfully and confidentially, with a rights-based, restorative and person-centred approach.
Complaints are treated as a matter of your rights. We will:
Our aim is to restore your trust in your care. We will:
We are open and honest when something goes wrong. We will:
C Collaboration
We work with you to find solutions.A Accountability
We take concerns seriously and follow through.R Respect
We handle feedback with dignity and confidentiality.E Empathy
We listen with compassion so you feel safe.Any team member can receive your feedback.
We acknowledge it and explain next steps.
We record it accurately and store it securely.
We consider risk and your preferred outcome.
We explain our findings and actions.
We share what we learn and the changes made.
Many concerns can be resolved quickly. More complex matters may require additional investigation, and we will keep you updated throughout the process.
Your feedback leads to action.
We want you to see the difference your feedback makes.
Each home regularly shares “You said, we did” updates showing what residents and families told us and what we changed as a result. Look for them on noticeboards and in newsletters.
Every compliment, suggestion and complaint helps us improve.
Fair and free. Complaints are handled fairly and impartially, at no cost to you.
Respectful and confidential. Shared only where needed or required by law.
Support of your choice. Bring a family member, friend or advocate with you.
Clear outcomes. We tell you the outcome and our reasons. You may withdraw at any time.
No victimisation or reprisal. No one, including anyone your feedback or complaint is about, will be treated unfairly because feedback or a complaint was made. A concern that may be a protected disclosure under the Aged Care Act can also be managed under our Whistleblower Policy.
The Commission offers a free, independent complaints service for anyone concerned about the quality or safety of care provided in aged care
For residents who are NDIS participants.
Free help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access aged care, through NACCHO.
You can have a person of your choice, including an advocate, support you or speak on your behalf.
If English is not your preferred language
For hearing or speech impairment.
Free Auslan interpreting through Deaf Connect.
How your feedback improves our services. Feedback is reviewed at home, regional and organisational levels to identify opportunities for improvement, emerging risks or trends and areas of excellence. We regularly share the improvements made as a result of your feedback, because your voice should shape our services.