Privacy Policy

Purpose of this Policy

This policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when engaging with Growing Brave Studio, including enquiries, enrolment, and participation in creative wellbeing and capacity-building supports.

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What personal information we collect

We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary to provide safe, respectful, and appropriate supports. This may include:

• Parent or carer name and contact details

• Child’s first name and age

• Information shared to support participation in sessions

• Relevant safety or access information provided voluntarily

Sensitive information is not routinely collected. Any sensitive information is only collected where directly relevant, with informed consent, and handled with additional care.

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How information is collected

Information may be collected when you:

• Submit an enquiry or registration form

• Communicate with us via email, phone, or social media

• Provide information during intake or sessions

• Engage in ongoing communication about supports

Where information relates to a child, it is collected with parent or carer consent.

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How personal information is used

Personal information is used to:

• Respond to enquiries and communicate with families

• Plan and deliver creative wellbeing supports

• Support child safety, wellbeing, and participation

• Meet legal, safeguarding, and administrative requirements

Information is not used for marketing or unrelated purposes without consent.

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Consent and participant rights

In line with NDIS Safeguards expectations:

• Consent is sought before collecting or using personal information

• Families may withdraw consent at any time, where practical

• Participants are treated with dignity, respect, and autonomy

• Information is handled in a way that supports choice and control

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Disclosure of information

Personal information is not shared with third parties unless:

• Required by law

• Necessary to prevent serious risk to health or safety

• Consent has been provided

• Required to meet safeguarding or reporting obligations

• Information may be disclosed where required by law, including in accordance with our Safeguarding & Child Safety Statement.

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Storage and security

Reasonable steps are taken to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

Information may be stored using:

• Password-protected digital systems

• Secure communication platforms

Access to information is limited to what is necessary to deliver supports safely and appropriately.

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Access, correction, and complaints

You may request access to, or correction of, personal information held by Growing Brave Studio.

If you have concerns about how your information has been handled, you are encouraged to contact us in the first instance so concerns can be addressed respectfully and promptly.

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Concerns relating to privacy or confidentiality may also be raised through our Feedback & Complaints Policy. Information relating to children is handled in line with our Safeguarding & Child Safety Statement and

Code of Conduct.

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Children’s privacy and safeguarding

Growing Brave Studio prioritises child safety and wellbeing. Personal information relating to children is handled with heightened care and confidentiality, consistent with safeguarding responsibilities and respectful practice expectations.

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Website data and cookies

Our website may use basic analytics or cookies to improve functionality and user experience. This information does not personally identify visitors.

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Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The most current version will be available on our website.

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Contact details

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how personal information is handled, please contact:

Growing Brave Studio
South Australia
info@growingbravestudio.com.au

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Last updated: 2026

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