GHA Code of Conduct

GHA has updated our code of conduct to align with the NDIS and Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Code of Conduct, effective 1 December 2022.

Below is the new code of conduct. 

When providing care, supports and services to people, GHA must: 

• act with respect for individual rights to freedom of expression, self-determination and decision-making in accordance with applicable laws and conventions,
• act in a way that treats people with dignity and respect, and values their diversity
• act with respect for the privacy of people receiving care by GHA;
• provide supports and services in a safe and competent manner, with care and skill;
• act with integrity, honesty and transparency; 
• promptly take steps to raise and act on concerns about matters that may impact the quality and safety of care, supports and services provided by GHA and 
• GHA will take all reasonable steps to prevent and respond to all forms of violence against, and exploitation, neglect and abuse of any person. 
• provide care, supports and services free from:
  (i) all forms of violence, discrimination, exploitation, neglect and abuse
  (ii) sexual misconduct
• take all reasonable steps to prevent and respond to:

  (i) all forms of violence, discrimination, exploitation, neglect and abuse
  (ii) sexual misconduct.