Template Form Compliments and Complaints Management
Template Form Compliments and Complaints Management
An effective feedback, compliment and complaint handling system addresses the principles of visibility
and accessibility, responsiveness, assessment and investigation, feedback, improvement focussed
and service excellence.
The compliment and complaint form template is a tool to facilitate feedback being heard clearly and
effectively managed by recording key information at the time of first contact.
A listing of support available from the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of
Education and Training and other organisations in the form of training, advice and resources for
receiving and managing compliments and complaints is provided.
[SERVICE NAME]
[INSERT SERVICE LOGO]
Our service is committed to providing high quality care and services and meeting your needs. We
value your feedback – including complaints.
Please let us know what we do well and where we can improve our services.
Indicate your response below with an X.
yes no
Personal details
First Name:
Last Name:
Postal address:
Telephone number:
Mobile number:
Email address:
Are you providing feedback on another person’s behalf? (Indicate your response with an X)
First Name:
Last Name:
Postal address:
Telephone number:
Mobile number:
Email address:
Please provide details of your relationship to the person on whose behalf you are acting:
Are you a legal representative for the person who received the service?
(e.g. parent of a child under 18 years or guardian – indicate your response with an X)
yes no
Does the person know you are making a complaint on their behalf? (Indicate your response with an X)
yes no
Are we able to speak with the person who received the service? (Indicate your response with an X)
yes no
Signature: Date:
yes no
Section 8: Privacy
The (name of funded organisation) is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect and handle
personal information that you provide on this feedback form for the purpose of investigating and
responding.
The (name of funded organisation) will only use your information in accordance with relevant privacy
and other laws. In order for us to provide services to you effectively and efficiently, we may need to
share your personal information with others, such as (insert) that deals with the matters identified in
your feedback.
If you choose to remain anonymous, (name of funded organisation) may be unable to deliver the full
range of services you require.
If you wish to contact (name of funded organisation) who are responsible for managing the personal
information that you provide on this form, please call (insert contact phone number).
You also have the right to access your information and seek its correction under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982. For information about making a Freedom of Information application contact
(insert name) on (insert contact phone number).
Section 9: Declaration
Paragraph declaring information provided is true and correct.
Signature: Date:
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about our service.