Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9 April 2025

At MEEDAC (Midwest Employment and Economic Development Aboriginal Corporation), we are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals and ensuring personal information is handled in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information through our website and services.

  1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Contact details (phone number, email address, mailing address)
  • Employment history
  • Educational background
  • Identification documents
  • Information relating to service usage (e.g., training, employment support, community programs)
  • Information submitted through our website contact forms or online applications

We may also collect sensitive information, such as:

  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status
  • Health or disability information (if required to provide support services)
  1. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information directly from you when you:

  • Register for or use our programs and services
  • Submit an enquiry or application through our website
  • Contact us via phone, email, or in person
  • Participate in surveys, workshops, or community engagement activities

We may also collect information from third parties with your consent, such as referral agencies or government bodies.

  1. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect your personal information to:

  • Deliver employment, training, and community services
  • Assess eligibility and tailor support services
  • Comply with government reporting requirements
  • Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness
  • Improve our services and respond to feedback or complaints
  1. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Government departments and funding bodies (e.g., Department of Employment and Workplace Relations)
  • Service delivery partners and subcontractors
  • Health or community organisations (with your consent)
  • Third-party providers we engage to assist with our services (e.g., IT or data management systems)

We do not sell or rent personal information to any third parties.

  1. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. This includes secure data storage, restricted access to personal records, and ongoing staff training.

  1. Accessing and Correcting Your Information

You have the right to access and request correction of the personal information we hold about you. To do so, please contact us using the details below.

We may require proof of identity before releasing information.

  1. Website and Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and track usage data. This information is used for analytics purposes only and does not personally identify you.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. MEEDAC is not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our services. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about your privacy or this policy, please contact:

MEEDAC
Phone: 1800 839 697
Email: admin@meedac.com
Post: PO Box 278, Geraldton WA 6531

We will respond to all enquiries or complaints in a timely manner.