Customer Complaints Policy
Resolving Complaints
We strive to provide excellent service. If you are unhappy with a product or service, or we do not meet your expectations, we would like to know so we can continue to improve.
What is a complaint?
A complaint is any expression of dissatisfaction made to or about the CDF, related to its products, services, staff or the handling of a complaint, where a response or resolution is explicitly or implicitly expected or legally required.
Making a complaint
This brochure guides you in how to raise a complaint, and what to do if you are not satisfied with our response.
How to contact us
118 Keppel St, Bathurst NSW 2795
Phone (02) 6334 6400
Email: cdf@cdfbathurst.org.au
We will deal with your complaint in an efficient and timely manner. We will acknowledge your complaint within 1 working day. We will normally resolve your complaint within 5 working days and no later than 30 days.
If we are not able to resolve your complaint in 5 working days, we will contact you with the expected time frame and provide you regular updates.
Do you need help to make your complaint?
If you need any other help, just ask. We will do our best to provide any assistance necessary to help you make your complaint. This includes helping you with completing documentation or other reasonable assistance you might need.
What information will help us?
Provide your preferred contact details, so we can easily get in touch.
Any documents or supporting information relevant to your complaint
Please tell us how you would like us to resolve your complaint.
What we will do
Acknowledge your complaint within 1 working day
Investigate your complaint
Keep you informed on the progress
Try to find a fair resolution to your complaint
Respond to your complaint in writing, usually within 5 working days
Keep a record of your complaint
Keep your complaint confidential
Inform you what you can do if you are not satisfied with our response.
What if you are not satisfied?
If you feel that your complaint has not been resolved to your satisfaction or if you feel it is taking too long, you can refer your complaint to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). AFCA provides consumers and small businesses with fair, free and independent dispute resolution that is free of charge to consumers.
AFCA
Phone 1800 931 678 (free call)
Email info@afca.org.au
Online www.afca.org.au