Privacy Information and Principles
Cyrenian House is a not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Our mission is “an organisation that provides the highest quality services to make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs. Cyrenian House has demonstrated an enduring capacity to deliver a professional and effective treatment service and is one of the leading AOD treatment services in Western Australia.
Cyrenian House operates within the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The NPPs govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure, and dispose of Personal Information.
A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the website of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au
Our approach to privacy, confidentiality, and records management is governed by the following organisation policies:
- Confidentiality and Privacy Policy
- Consumer and Records Management Policy
Our privacy principles are displayed at all sites, and outline our commitments to ensuring our services adhere to the Privacy Principles (contained within the Privacy Act 1988 Cth.) at all times. A copy of these principles is accessible below.
If you wish to learn more about Cyrenian House’s approach to privacy and confidentiality, please contact us at 08 9328 9200
What is Personal Information, and why do we collect it?
Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect include: names, addresses, email addresses, phone and facsimile numbers. When we collect Personal Information, we will, where appropriate and where possible, explain to you why we are collecting the information and how we plan to use it.
Cyrenian House collects some metrics and information when accessing our website, including from cookies and third parties. This information is used to help monitor and improve our website to best meet community need.
