You’re right. A service does have a responsibility to pass on information that is available in the community to support families.

Your response:

Here is an example response:

Confidentiality extends to any private or personal information about people who receive services. Discussing a family member breaches confidentiality. You should remind the other workers of your organisation’s confidentiality policies and procedures and relevant practice standards. If the behaviour continues you should report it to your supervisor.

You overhear two fellow workers discussing the private life of the sister of a person who receives services. What should you do?