Policies

Autism Queensland (AQ) understands there are times when planned sessions cannot go ahead. Costs are incurred by AQ regardless of whether a client attends a session. This policy aims to minimise the negative effect on both AQ and its clients when a session is cancelled.

Child Safeguarding

Autism Queensland (AQ) supports the active participation of children in our organisation. We want children and young people who participate in our programs, services and school to have a safe and happy experience. We listen to children’s views, respect what they say and involve them when we make decisions, especially about matters that will directly affect them.

Autism Queensland is committed to ensuring all children engaged in AQ services, facilities or activities are protected from harm and abuse. For more information, please read our Child Safeguarding Policy and our two Child Protection (School and Non-School) Procedures.

The purpose of this policy is to outline Autism Queensland’s commitment to supporting diversity and ensuring access and inclusion for all clients.

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The Client Service Charter outlines your rights, how you will be treated and what you can expect from Autism Queensland (AQ). It also sets out your responsibilities and how you can give us feedback on any aspect of our service. Clients will be made aware of this Charter upon contracting AQ’s services.

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Autism Queensland (AQ) is committed to the proactive, transparent, fair and timely management of complaints and feedback. AQ recognises effective feedback management is integral to quality client service and values all feedback.

This policy applies to any person who accesses services provided by Autism Queensland (AQ), their family members and other support personnel, as well as all employees of AQ.

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Autism Queensland is committed to providing high quality services to our clients, but sometimes incidents happen while those services are being provided. When they do, we want to ensure incidents are reported, managed effectively, and resolved.

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Autism Queensland respects the privacy of all clients, families, donors, business partners, employees and online users, and is committed to safeguarding the personal information provided to us.

Further general information is available from the Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner.

The purpose of the Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy and the Client (Adult) Risk Management Strategy is to eliminate and minimise risk and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all Autism Queensland clients, including school students.

AQ recognises the importance of health and safety of the clients in our care and are committed to providing a safe and accountable procedure for sun protection.

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The purpose of this Policy is to provide for employees and other disclosers to raise concerns regarding any misconduct, improper state of affairs or circumstances (including corrupt, illegal or unethical conduct) without fear of reprisal, victimisation or discrimination.

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