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Complaints

Register a Formal Complaint

The Fred Hollows Foundation takes all complaints seriously. If you would like to raise a concern, you can do so by using any of the methods below, including whistleblower/speak up complaints. Our policy and procedure regarding complaints can be found here.

If you have other feedback or questions that aren't a complaint, please visit the Contact Us page. 

Please note if you do not provide us with your contact details, we will not be able to request more information and/or provide you with updates on the progress of your complaint and resolution.

Write to us

Please address your letter to “The Complaints Officer.” 
You can send your letter by:

E-mail: complaints@hollows.org

Whistleblower/Speak Up: speak-up@hollows.org

Fax: +61 2 8741 1999

Post: The Fred Hollows Foundation, Locked Bag 5021, Alexandria NSW 2015

 

Call us

Please phone us on +61 2 8741 1900. Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday 9.00 am  to 5.00 pm (AEST).
 
Outside of these hours you can leave a message noting the nature of the complaint, your name and a contact number. In most circumstances, we will return your call the next business day.

 

For Whistleblower/Speak Up, please phone us on +61 2 8741 1900, or phone/text us on +61 418 814 609 and ask to speak with the Whistleblower Protection Officer or request a call back.

What happens next?

We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint as soon as possible. Typically, this happens within five business days.
 
Most complaints will be sent a full response and outcome within thirty business days from date of receipt. 
 
For more serious or complex situations we may need more time to investigate. If your complaint takes longer to resolve than the thirty business days, we will explain the delay and keep you regularly updated. 

What if my complaint is not resolved?

If you feel we have not fairly resolved your complaint, you can escalate your issue to one the following national industry bodies. 
 
For unresolved complaints about fundraising, contact:
The Fundraising Institute of Australia
PO Box 642
Chatswood NSW 2057
Tel: 1300 889 670 (Australia only)
Tel: +61 2 9411 6644
Website: www.fia.org.au
 
For unresolved complaints about non-fundraising related issues, contact:
The Australian Council for International Development
Private Bag 3
Deakin ACT 2600
Tel: +61 2 6285 1816
Email: main@acfid.asn.au
Website: www.acfid.asn.au
 
If you have a whistleblower / speak-up complaint our policy and procedures are available here.