Complaints - Colac Otway Disability Accommodation Inc.

Complaints (And Compliments)

CODA welcomes feedback!

Complaints are part of providing high quality supports to our clients. They help to measure client satisfaction. They provide useful feedback to support continuous improvement of our services.

A complaint may be made

* verbally
* in person
* in writing
* by an advocate.

CODA's Quality and Compliance Manager handles complaints.

You can contact the Quality and Compliance Manager to discuss any issues by ringing CODA’s office. (03) 5231 1573 or via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Or you may use the online message system available via this website.

An external mediator may be used during an investigation. Culturally sensitive advice will be sought by the Quality and Compliance Manager to resolve issues about:

* racism
* discrimination
* cultural abuse

involving Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.

If, after investigation, you feel the complaint has not been resolved. Or if the outcome is unsatisfactory, the matter can be referred:

* NDIS Clients/Carers or Advocates can contact the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission on 1800 035 544
* TAC Clients/Carers or Advocates can contact the commission on 1800 332 556

CODA Inc. maintains a complaints register and reports annually to the Disability Services Commissioner.

CODA has an easy read brochure on how to make a complaint.

CODA How To Make A Complaint (.docx 90kb)

CODA How To Make A Complaint (.pdf 956kb)

CODA also has a Policy on complaints. If you would like to read it, you can download it here.

Making and Managing Complaints Policy and Procedure (.docx 40kb)

Making and Managing Complaints Policy and Procedure (.pdf 265kb)