Our promise to you
This Client Service Charter is our promise to you. It outlines our commitment to providing the standard of service you expect.
State Trustees is a Victorian Government-backed company providing financial and legal services at important life moments. For over 85 years, we have given Victorians confidence that their financial and legal affairs are in good order.
Our promise to you
We work with you to make choices that support what’s best for you
We work with you to make choices that support what’s best for you
- We are committed to putting your interests first and acting with impartiality, fairness and respect. Â
- We manage your affairs responsibly and in line with relevant legislation and regulations. Â
- We prioritise keeping your information and assets secure. Â
- We work with you to make meaningful differences in your life, offering tailored solutions to meet your evolving needs.Â
We act with honesty, fairness and care
We act with honesty, fairness and care
- We act with honesty, transparency and integrity in all our dealings. Â
- We are respectful and professional at all times. Â
- We handle your personal and financial information with care and diligence. Â
We communicate clearly and respectfully
We communicate clearly and respectfully
- We actively listen to understand your needs. Â
- We enable you to communicate with us in the way you require – by telephone, online, in writing or in person (by appointment). Â
- We communicate with you in plain language, free from unnecessary technical language. Â
- We respond to you in a timely and respectful manner, providing clear timeframes for when you can expect to hear from us. Â
- We provide clear explanations about our services, fees and processes.Â
We provide accessible and inclusive services
We provide accessible and inclusive services
- We provide services that are accessible and inclusive regardless of your background, language, race, religion, age, gender, ethnicity or abilities. Â
- We will make reasonable adjustments to support individuals with specific requirements. Â
- We work with local, regional, rural and remote partners to ensure our services are accessible to all Victorians. Â
We take responsibility for our work and always try to do better
We take responsibility for our work and always try to do better
- We are transparent about our decisions and provide clear explanations as part of our communication. Â
- We acknowledge if we make mistakes and take reasonable steps to address or correct them wherever possible. Â
- We invite feedback to improve the quality of our services. Â
- We embrace innovation to continually improve and deliver better outcomes for our clients. Â
- We regularly review our processes and policies to ensure they reflect community expectations and best practices.
What we ask of you
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Be honest, collaborative, and respectful in all your dealings with us. Â
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Let us know if your circumstances change. Â
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Provide accurate and timely information. Â
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Tell us if you need more help to understand anything related to the service you receive from us. Â
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Raise concerns early so we can work together to resolve them.