Complaints & Feedback

We value your voice

At Alta1, we are committed to creating a culture of safety, trust, and continuous improvement. Your feedback whether positive, constructive, or a formal complaint helps us strengthen the way we serve students, families, and our community.

We encourage students, parents, carers, and community members to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.


You will always be treated with respect, fairness, and confidentiality.

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Our approach to feedback and complaints

Our goal is to resolve issues early, respectfully, and with care.

We listen first, act promptly, and keep you informed throughout the process.

All complaints are handled in accordance with our Complaints and Feedback Policy, which aligns with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the School Education Act 1999 (WA).

To keep improving, Alta1 reviews all feedback and complaints annually to identify patterns, strengthen our systems, and ensure that what we learn leads to better outcomes for students and families.

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Every student has the right to feel safe, heard, and supported and every parent has the right to be listened to with care.

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How to share feedback or make a complaint

You can contact us in the way that feels most comfortable for you or your child:

In person

Speak with a staff member you trust a teacher, chaplain, or principal.

By phone

By email

In writing

Alta1, PO BOX 301, Joondalup DC, WA 6919

Online

Fill out the Complaint Form

If you need support making a complaint, you can ask someone to help – a parent, carer, friend, or advocate.

We can also arrange support from someone who speaks your language.

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What happens next

  1. We listen and acknowledge your concern within 5 working days.
  2. We assess and respond – we’ll investigate, seek clarification if needed, and work with you to resolve the issue.
  3. We follow up – once a resolution is reached, we’ll ensure you understand the outcome and next steps.

You can ask

  • Who will handle my complaint?
  • What will happen next?
  • How long will it take?
  • What if I’m not satisfied with the outcome?


If you are not happy with how your concern has been handled, you can request an internal review or seek external advice (see below).

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Child and student complaints

Students have the right to speak up if something makes them feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or unhappy.
 You can talk to:

  • A teacher or chaplain you trust
  • Your principal or another staff member
  • A parent, carer, or trusted adult who can help you make a complaint

How to make a complaint:

  1. Find someone you trust
  2. Tell them what’s wrong and how it made you feel
  3. Together, make your complaint and ask what happens next

Adults at Alta1 will always listen, answer your questions, and treat you with respect.

External complaints

Role of the Director General of the Department of Education (WA)

The Director General ensures that all schools meet registration standards including having a fair and transparent complaints process.

Students, parents, and community members have the right to contact the Director General if they believe a complaint has not been handled appropriately by the school.

While the Director General cannot intervene in individual decisions, they can assess whether Alta-1’s processes meet the required standards.

For more information, visit:

Concerns about non-government schools – Department of Education WA

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Our commitment to child safety

Alta1 upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, ensuring our environment is safe, inclusive, and empowering for all young people.

We are committed to:

  • Listening to children and taking their concerns seriously
  • Responding promptly and compassionately to all complaints
  • Ensuring no one is treated unfairly because they raised a concern
  • Using feedback to continually improve our programs and culture

Need help or want to talk?

If you have a question or want to share feedback, please reach out to our team.

We’re here to listen and help.

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Speaking up helps us make Alta1
safer and stronger for everyone.