Privacy policy.

Grounded Health Co respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the ethical standards of Occupational Therapy Australia.

This policy outlines how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information.


Collection of Personal Information

Grounded Health Co collects personal information that is necessary to provide occupational therapy services and operate our business.

This information may include:

  • Name, address, phone number and email

  • Date of birth

  • Emergency contact details

  • Medical history and relevant health information

  • Information relating to Medicare, NDIS, DVA, or private health funds

  • Billing and payment information

  • Information provided through forms, emails or conversations

We generally collect this information directly from you when you:

  • make an enquiry or book an appointment

  • complete intake forms

  • attend assessments or therapy sessions

  • communicate with us via phone, email, or our website

In some cases, information may also be provided by other healthcare professionals involved in your care.


Why We Collect Your Information

We collect and use personal information to:

  • provide occupational therapy services

  • develop therapy plans and reports

  • communicate with you about appointments and services

  • liaise with other healthcare providers involved in your care (with consent)

  • process payments and claims through Medicare, NDIS, DVA, private health funds or insurers

  • meet legal and regulatory obligations


Disclosure of Personal Information

Grounded Health Co will not share your personal information with third parties unless:

  • you have given consent

  • it is necessary to provide your care (for example communicating with another health professional)

  • it is required by law or court order

We will never sell or trade personal information to marketing or third-party list companies.


Storage and Security

Grounded Health Co takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure. This includes secure electronic record systems and restricted access to client information.

Personal information is retained only for as long as required under Australian health record legislation and will then be securely destroyed or de-identified.


Website and Cookies

When visiting the Grounded Health Co website, some information may be collected automatically through website analytics or cookies to help improve our services and website functionality.

Our website may contain links to external websites. Grounded Health Co is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.


Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete.

Requests can be made by contacting Grounded Health Co directly. Identity verification may be required before information is released.


Data Breaches

If a data breach occurs that is likely to result in serious harm, Grounded Health Co will follow the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme and notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)where required.


Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Grounded Health Co
Email: hello@groundedhealthco.com
Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW


Last updated: March 2026