GV Children’s Clinic

GV Children’s Clinic is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

By using this website or contacting our clinic, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1.Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

• Parent or guardian name
• Child’s name and date of birth
• Contact details (phone number, email, address)
• Medical information relevant to your child’s care
• Referral information from healthcare providers
• Appointment and consultation details
• Information submitted through website forms

We only collect information necessary to provide appropriate paediatric care and manage appointments.

2. How We Collect Information

Personal information may be collected through:

• Online contact or appointment forms
• Phone calls or email enquiries
• Medical referrals from GPs or specialists
• During consultations with Dr Herath (Ayodhya) Wataliyadda
• Website usage data such as cookies or analytics 

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

• Provide paediatric medical care
• Manage appointments and communication
• Respond to enquiries
• Coordinate care with other healthcare providers
• Maintain medical records as required by law
• Improve our services and website

Your information is only used for purposes directly related to your child’s healthcare.

4. Sharing of Information

Your personal information may be shared with:

• Referring doctors or healthcare providers
• Medical specialists or allied health professionals involved in your child’s care
• Diagnostic or pathology services when necessary
• Government health authorities if legally required

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

5. Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal and medical information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

Information may be stored in:

• Secure electronic medical record systems
• Password-protected clinic systems
• Secure practice management software

Only authorised staff and healthcare professionals can access this information.

6. Website Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. This information helps improve the website experience but does not identify individuals personally.

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.

7. Access to Your Information

You may request access to your personal or medical information held by GV Children’s Clinic. Requests can be made by contacting the clinic directly.

In some circumstances, access may be limited where permitted by law.

8. Updates or Corrections

If you believe any personal information we hold is incorrect or outdated, please contact us so we can update our records.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in regulations or clinic practices. The most current version will always be available on this website.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

GV Children’s Clinic
Dr Herath (Ayodhya) Wataliyadda

Phone: 0415 339 953
Address: PO Box 18 Mooroopna VIC 3629