Privacy & Confidentiality

 We prioritise privacy & confidentiality. Our policies align with the Privacy Act, ensuring strict compliance. Your personal information won't be obtained or shared with others without your consent. We maintain secure records, following legislative guidelines. 

Early Learning Rituals will not use personal information for any purpose that is not reasonably required for the appropriate or effective operation of the Service. 

The privacy of all information provided is paramount which we as a Service will protect at all times. Personal information gathered by Early Learning Rituals may be accessed by and exchanged with staff educating and caring for a child, by administrative staff or for legal requirements. Personal information collected may include, medical information, income and financial details, contact information, children’s developmental records, legal information, employment/martial information, qualifications, staff entitlements, and information required under the National Law and Regulations.

We may disclose personal information where we are permitted or obligated to do by Australian law. 

This may include:

• Government employees.
• Authorised officers during Assessment and Rating.
• Software companies that provide computer based educational programs which use children’s personal information.
• Lawyers in relation to a legal claim.
• Debt collection agency where fees are outstanding.
• Officers carrying out an external dispute resolution process.
• Protecting individuals from serious misconduct or to prevent a serious threat to a life, health or safety.

Personal information is stored in a safe and secure manner, using locked filing cabinets or password protected database and computers. Information is backed up electronically and stored securely. Hard copy information is stored securely at Early Learning Rituals and archived in accordance with regulatory requirements when no longer needed. Early Learning Rituals will gather written permission prior to disclosing personal information. This may include, displaying medical plans or contacting early intervention services.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the privacy of personal information and adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles. By providing Early Learning Rituals with personal information, you consent to the collection, storage and use of personal information in the ways described in our policy and collection statement.