Your Rights Matter
At Sacred Heart Mission, we are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for everyone – participants, staff, volunteers and visitors.
You have the right to
Dignity – You have the right to be treated with dignity, kindness, fairness and understanding.
Privacy – You have a right for your information to be kept safe, private and shared only with those you choose.
Inclusion – You can access services without discrimination, regardless of background, identity, culture, belief, disability, age or life experience.
Fairness – You have complaints resolved through a fair, transparent and respectful process. You will be listened to and taken seriously.
Information – Be informed about what services are available and how to access them. You may choose to involve an advocate or support person at any time.
Safety – You have the right to access services in an environment that is safe, calm and supportive. Free from aggression, threats or violence.
Voice – You have the right to speak up and be heard. You can share ideas, feedback or concerns without fear of it affecting your access to services.
Respect – You will be respected as a person with your own experiences, values and strengths.
Whistleblower Protections
Whistleblower protections are a key part of the new Aged Care Act 2024. If you have serious concerns, you can make a protected disclosure.
You have the right to:
- Be protected from retaliation
- Have immunity from consequences of disclosure
- Anonymity
- Confidentiality
- Legal remedies available
View our Whistleblower policy and our Whistleblower guidelines below.
For more information on whistleblower protections visit the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s website.
How to make a complaint
Feedback leads to change.
At Sacred Heart Mission, we are committed to listening, learning, and improving. Whether you are a resident, participant, family member, or visitor — your feedback helps us deliver safe, respectful, and high-quality care. Whether your feedback is positive or raises a concern, we treat it with respect.
We respect your right to remain anonymous. We will handle your feedback with care and confidentiality.
You can share your thoughts in the way that suits you best by:
- Speak directly with any of our staff, for example, your support worker, nurse or care partner
- Share feedback during care planning, resident/participant meetings, or surveys
- Ask for help from an advocate or interpreter — we’ll support you to access these
- Contact the Elder Rights Advocacy, (ERA) by phone 1800 700 600
- At Sacred Heart Community you can drop a written comment in the feedback boxes located throughout our residential home.
Or contact us directly:
Sacred Heart Mission
By phone, (03) 9537 1166
Email us, info@sacredheartmission.org
Sacred Heart Local
By phone, (03) 8530 8300
Email us, shlocalreception@sacredheartmission.org
Sacred Heart Community
By phone, 03 8658 1615
Email us, adminSHC@sacredheartmission.org
I Need More Support
If you are not satisfied with our response you can:
- Request a review from our aged care management team
- Escalate to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission by calling 1800 951 822 or submitting a complaint on their website.