{"product_id":"whistleblower-policy","title":"Whistleblower Policy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtecting people who report serious wrongdoing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA whistleblower policy protects workers, contractors, family members and others who report serious wrongdoing — fraud, harassment, danger to participants, illegal conduct, regulatory breaches. Without protection, people don't report. With protection, problems get caught early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be legally required for incorporated providers under Part 9.4AAA of the Corporations Act 2001. Includes internal and external reporting pathways, confidentiality protection, non-retaliation guarantees, and the response process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEditable 5-page policy (Word .docx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScope and types of conduct covered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal disclosure pathways\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExternal pathways (ASIC, APRA, NDIS Commission, Police)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfidentiality protections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-retaliation guarantees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResponse and investigation process\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFalse disclosures section\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupport for disclosers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Is this required for sole traders or partnerships?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. Strictly required for proprietary companies. Highly recommended for any organisation — provides legal protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Format?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. Editable Word (.docx).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Affiliated with NDIS Commission?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. No. Independent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Refund policy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. Non-refundable once accessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormat: Single .docx (5 pages)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTemplate by Northform Health. Not legal, regulatory or clinical advice. Not affiliated with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Single-user licence. Digital downloads are non-refundable once accessed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northform Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52160376668471,"sku":"RT-13","price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/3427\/5895\/files\/RT-13_Whistleblower_Policy_dc97333c-4d56-48ae-8c95-740bea06a417.png?v=1778997408","url":"https:\/\/www.northformhealth.com.au\/products\/whistleblower-policy","provider":"Northform Health","version":"1.0","type":"link"}