PRIVACY POLICY
Avanti Physio is committed to ensuring the privacy of its users. Our Privacy Policy is designed to help
you understand how we collect, use and safeguard the information you provide to us and to
assist you in making informed decisions when using our Service. By accepting our Privacy
Policy, you consent to our collection, storage, use and disclosure of your personal
information as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Privacy. Avanti Physiotherapy respects the privacy of all clients. This document outlines privacy
rights and practices as laid out by the Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth), Information Privacy Act 2000
(WA) and the Health Records Act 2001. These privacy laws regulate how personal information is obtained
and handled, from the collection, it’s use and future disclosures as well as how the information is stored
and when and how it is disposed. This applies to any and all personal and/or medical information that a
client supplies to Avanti Physio.
2. Personal Information Collection. Personal information is defined as any information that specifically
identifies you or from which your identity can be easily attained. To provide our clients with superior
service it is imperative that we collect relevant personal information from you. This includes information
given to our receptionists regarding appointment setting and payment information, as well as information
acquired by our physiotherapists and doctors during the initial consultation and subsequent appointments
so that we can provide an accurate assessment of your condition as well as a diagnosis and the proper
prescribed treatment.
3. Use and Disclosure of Personal Information. Collecting your personal information is necessary for us to
perform our service. Your information will only be used to the extent that it informs our staff and assists
them in properly prescribing and carrying out treatment. The collection of your information will allow us to
assess, diagnose, prescribe and monitor your treatment and/or ongoing rehabilitation. Therefore asking
personal and medical questions are necessary to properly provide our services to the best of our ability.
Your information will not be used for any purpose outside of Avanti Physiotherapy and our treatment of you as a client.
4. Consent and Confidentiality. It is our guarantee that we will treat your personal information responsibly
and ethically. You are under no obligation to provide us with any of your information. However, obtaining
this information is vital for us to determine proper treatment. Ultimately, the decision is yours.
5. Access to Your Personal Information. You can request access to your personal information at any time. You
may also request for us to update any information or change any information that is incorrect. Any request
is subject to the permissibility of the law. If for any reason we are unable to provide you with certain
requested information, we will provide you with an explanation. We must keep a written copy of your
information on file at all times while you are a client. To obtain a copy of your information you can either
send us a written request or contact our office via telephone or online. We will provide you with a copy of
your privacy policy and a form requesting access to your information.
6. Contact Us. For any further details regarding our privacy policy, please contact us as per the details below;
Avanti Physiothearpy. 3 Doncaster Rd. Mirrabooka, WA.
7. Changes to Our Privacy Policy. The Company reserves the right to change this policy at any time. You
should periodically check the Site and this privacy page for updates.
8. Complaints. If you are not satisfied with our response to your request, you may contact the Federal Privacy
Commission