Statement of Service Users Rights

WCAA considers women accessing services to have the following rights:

  • to receive sensitive, respectful service that meets best practice standards regardless of social status, age, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion or political belief 

  • to receive the services of an interpreter if requested 

  • to be assured of confidentiality at all times, within legal and ethical guidelines

  • to clear, concise information regarding service delivery 

  • to give or withhold information

  • to have access and amend to their own file and personal information held by WCAA as per Privacy Act 2009

  • to have an advocate of her choice

  • to make a complaint about any concerns

  • to have any concerns or complaints dealt with fairly, promptly and confidentially  

  • to receive information that is accurate, timely, relevant and easy to understand

  • to be supported to make informed decisions

  • to be assisted to advocate for their rights and/or the rights of their children when dealing with agencies outside of WCAA

  • to request that a support worker advocate for their rights on her behalf

  • to have any information written about them in staff records kept securely locked away.