Modern Slvavery Statement
Compliant in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth)
ACNS is committed to conducting business ethically and responsibly. We recognise the serious
human rights impacts associated with modern slavery and maintain a zero tolerance approach
to any form of forced labour, human trafficking, exploitation or unethical employment practices
As a provider of workforce services to aged care providers and community organisations, ACNS recognises the importance of protecting workers and ensuring fair and lawful employment
practices across all areas of our operations.
Our core activities in operations include:
Our supply chains include:
While our primary workforce is Australia-based and regulated, we acknowledge that risks may exist within indirect supply chains such as uniform manufacturing, technology hardware production, and outsourced service providers.
Modern slavery includes serious forms of exploitation such as forced labour, debt bondage, servitude, human trafficking, and deceptive recruitment practices.Â
In the aged care staffing sector, potential risk areas include:
Exploitation of Migrant Workers
Labour Hire Vulnerabilities
Indirect Supply Chain Risks
Although Australia is considered a lower-risk jurisdiction due to strong regulatory frameworks, including Fair Work and AHPRA requirements, we recognise that vulnerabilities still exist, particularly affecting migrant workers and temporary visa holders.
ACNS works to reduce the risk of modern slavery by implementing responsible employment and
recruitment practices, including:
Ethical Recruitment Practices
Workforce Compliance Controls
Supplier Due Diligence
Policies and Governance
We maintain internal policies supporting ethical labour practices, including:
Training and Awareness
We provide internal training to management and recruitment teams covering:
Assessing Effectiveness
To assess the effectiveness of our actions, we:
