Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 April 2026

At Discovery Care Group, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information through our website, our contact and referral forms, and when you get in touch with us about our services.

We aim to keep this policy clear and easy to understand. If you have any questions, our team is always happy to help.

Who we are

Discovery Care Group is a Perth-based disability support provider.

We provide support to participants and families across Perth and are committed to handling personal information with care, respect, and sensitivity.

What information we collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect personal information such as:

  • your name
  • phone number
  • email address
  • address
  • information you include in an enquiry or referral
  • details about the support you are looking for
  • information about a participant’s needs, preferences, goals, or routine
  • information shared by a family member, carer, guardian, nominee, support coordinator, or referrer
  • basic website usage information, such as browser type, device information, IP address, and pages visited

If you contact us about disability support services, we may also receive personal information that is more sensitive in nature, including information related to health, disability, or care needs where relevant to the support being discussed. OAIC guidance treats health information as sensitive information and gives it extra protection.

How we collect information

We may collect personal information when you:

  • call, email, or contact us directly
  • fill out a form on our website
  • make an enquiry or referral
  • speak with our team about support services
  • provide information as part of getting started with support
  • interact with our website through cookies or analytics tools

In some cases, information may also be provided by someone acting on your behalf, such as a parent, guardian, carer, support coordinator, referrer, or authorised representative.

Why we collect your information

We collect personal information so we can:

  • respond to your enquiries
  • provide information about our services
  • understand the support you are looking for
  • arrange or deliver support
  • communicate with participants, families, carers, and referrers
  • improve our website and services
  • meet legal, safety, and administrative requirements

We only collect information that is reasonably needed for these purposes.

How we use your information

We use personal information to help us provide a safe, responsive, and supportive service experience.

This may include using your information to:

  • contact you about your enquiry
  • discuss support options
  • coordinate services
  • respond to questions or requests
  • manage referrals
  • keep internal records
  • improve the way our website and services work

We may also use website data to understand how visitors use our site and how we can improve the experience.

Who we may share your information with

We may share personal information where needed with:

  • our team members and support staff
  • family members, carers, guardians, nominees, or authorised representatives
  • support coordinators, plan managers, or referrers
  • trusted service providers who help us operate our website, email, systems, or administration
  • government, regulatory, or legal bodies where required by law

We only share information where it is reasonably necessary, appropriate, or required.

We do not sell personal information.

Website forms, cookies, and analytics

When you use our website, some information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.

This may include information such as:

  • your IP address
  • browser type
  • device type
  • pages viewed
  • time spent on the website
  • how you found the site

We use this information to improve website performance, understand visitor behaviour, and make the website more useful.

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings.

How we store and protect information

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration. OAIC guidance for health service providers emphasises that health information is sensitive and should be handled carefully.

These steps may include:

  • secure digital systems
  • password-protected devices and accounts
  • restricted access to personal information
  • secure storage of emails and documents
  • internal confidentiality practices
  • careful handling of sensitive information

While we take privacy and security seriously, no method of online transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Overseas disclosure

Some of the website, email, storage, or software providers we use may store information outside Australia or allow limited overseas access as part of their services.

Where this happens, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled appropriately and with care.

Accessing or correcting your information

You can ask us to access the personal information we hold about you, or request a correction if you believe something is inaccurate or out of date. OAIC says individuals generally have a right to request access to health information held by a health service provider, and can also ask for corrections.

If you would like to do this, please contact us using the details below. We may need to confirm your identity before actioning a request.

Complaints or concerns

If you have a privacy concern or feel your information has not been handled appropriately, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue.

When reaching out, it helps to include:

  • your name and contact details
  • a brief explanation of your concern
  • any relevant details that may help us look into the issue

We will review your concern and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Third-party websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or reference.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information with them.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, systems, or privacy practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page, and the latest version will always include the updated date at the top.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Discovery Care Group
Phone: 0407 240 417
Email: info@discoverycaregroup.com.au