Privacy & Healthcare Rights

Privacy

Your Privacy Matters.

All research follows strict privacy laws under the Victorian Health Records Act.

• Your child’s information is kept private and secure.
• Any published results will not include names or anything that identifies your child.
• If we ever need to share information with another organisation, we’ll ask for your permission first.

Health Care Rights Privacy

The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights sets out what everyone can expect when receiving health care – including clinical trials and research.

Whether it’s for you or someone you care for, here’s what you have the right to:

• Access - You can get the care you need.
• Safety - Your care should be safe and high quality.
• Respect - You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
• Partnership - You can be involved in decisions about your care.
• Information - You can get clear info about your health and help to understand it.
• Privacy - Your personal information must be kept private.
• Feedback - You can speak up or give feedback about your care.

Children and Young People Have Rights in Healthcare – And We Respect Them

At Melbourne Children’s, we believe every child and young person deserves fair, respectful, and safe care. As part of the Children and Young People’s Rights in Healthcare Services Charter, we’re committed to making sure you have the right to:

1.     Be put first – Your best interests come first in all decisions.

2.     Speak up – You can share your thoughts and be taken seriously.

3.     Get great care – You deserve the best healthcare possible.

4.     Be respected – You and your family’s culture, beliefs, and background matter.

5.     Stay connected – Your family should be supported and involved.

6.     Understand what’s going on – You have the right to clear, age-appropriate information.

7.     Be part of decisions – You can help make choices about your care.

8.     Be safe – You should be protected from harm.

9.     Have privacy – Your personal space and information must be respected.

10.   Still be a kid – You have the right to play, learn, and be creative, even when unwell.

11.   Get consistent care – Your care should be well-planned, now and into the future.

Your Rights Matter at Melbourne Children's 

Everyone has the right to safe, respectful, and quality care. Want to know more about your rights? Just ask a staff member.

You can also find the full  Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights – including Easy English, 32 community language translations, videos, and more – on the Safety and Quality website.