Feedback & Complaints

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Your feedback helps us maintain high standards of professional practice. Whether you have a concern, complaint, or positive feedback, we take all comments seriously.

Your Rights

As a client or organisational partner, you have the right to:

  • Receive respectful, competent, and ethical service

  • Be informed about risks and benefits of interventions

  • Refuse any suggested approach

  • Request a referral to another provider

  • Access your personal information in accordance with privacy legislation

  • Make a complaint if dissatisfied with services

  • Have your complaint taken seriously and handled promptly

How to Provide Feedback

If you'd like to share feedback about your experience - positive or constructive - please contact Dr. Katharine Smith at contact@mindwiseworkplace.com.au.

Making a Complaint

If you have concerns about services, there are several pathways available to you:

Step 1: Direct Discussion

We encourage you to raise concerns directly with Dr. Katharine Smith. Many concerns can be resolved through open conversation. You can discuss your concerns during a session or send an email to contact@mindwiseworkplace.com.au 

Step 2: Formal Written Complaint

If you prefer to make a formal complaint, or if direct discussion hasn't resolved your concern, you can submit a written complaint to:

Dr Katharine Smith
MindWise Workplace Solutions
contact@mindwiseworkplace.com.au 

Your written complaint will be:

  • Acknowledged within 48 hours

  • Investigated thoroughly and objectively

  • Responded to in writing within 14 days (and no longer than 30 days)

  • Handled confidentially in accordance with privacy obligations

Step 3: External Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with external regulatory bodies at any time. You don't need to complain to us first.

Psychology Board of Australia (via AHPRA)

  • Phone: 1300 419 495

  • Online: ahpra.gov.au 

  • Handles complaints about professional conduct, performance, or health of registered psychologists

Australian Psychological Society

Office of the Health Ombudsman (Queensland)

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

What to Include in Your Complaint

To help us address your concerns effectively, please include:

  • Your name and contact details

  • Details of the service or interaction you're concerned about

  • The nature of your complaint

  • What outcome you're seeking

  • Any supporting documentation (if relevant)

Confidentiality

All complaints are handled confidentially in accordance with privacy legislation and professional ethics guidelines. Information about your complaint will only be shared with those who need to know to investigate and resolve the matter.

No Negative Consequences

Making a complaint will not negatively affect your access to services or the quality of care you receive.

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

  • Treating all complaints seriously and professionally

  • Investigating complaints thoroughly and objectively

  • Responding promptly and keeping you informed

  • Learning from complaints to improve our services

  • Maintaining confidentiality throughout the process

Serious Incidents

If you believe there is an immediate risk to safety, please contact emergency services on 000 or the relevant crisis support services listed on our website.