Whistleblower Hotline Program
Everyone is entitled to work in an ethical workplace free of harassment, bullying, corruption and illegal activities. The Stopline Whistleblower Hotline is provided for any employee, supplier or customer to anonymously report suspected or actual wrongdoing in our clients’ businesses.
Stopline is Australia’s leading provider of whistleblowing programs and related hotline, investigation and forensic technology services. We offer a cost-effective and highly confidential solution to the complex issues of ethics, compliance, risk management and corporate governance.
Stopline specialises in providing whistleblower hotline services for small to large business, the public sector, disability services, aged care services, advisory, financial, superannuation, taxation and many other businesses nationally and internationally.
Our Services
Whistleblower Hotline Service
An external whistleblower hotline service is crucial to providing a safe workplace and is the single-most effective means of countering improper workplace behaviour.
Investigative Service
Stopline recommends following a few essential points to assist your organisation in an early resolution to any investigation.
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Whistleblower & Investigation Training
All employers have a duty to provide a healthy and safe place of work, including ensuring that the workplace is free of behaviour that negatively impacts the workplace.
Why we are different
In addition to our confidential whistleblower hotline service, Stopline has the resources and experience to investigate allegations of fraud, asset & information theft and the inappropriate use of corporate assets.
We also have the experience to assist your business in Risk Mitigation and can advise on industry-specific Compliance. Our service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Stopline is proudly an Australian owned and operated business. We were established in 2001 with the mission of assisting organisations in protecting their assets, people and reputation. In November 2022 we celebrated our 21st year in business, making us the oldest and most experienced service provider of whistleblower and integrity services in Australia. We can proudly say that we have over 500 clients and growing.
Steadily growing demand for a reliable, professional service has seen Stopline become a leader and trusted provider of Whistleblower Hotline and Integrity Services. Our services have extended to include misconduct investigation & dispute mediation services, fraud prevention awareness and IT forensic services.
ASIC has reinforced the essential role of whistleblowers in maintaining corporate integrity. In its latest announcement, ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland stated:
“Whistleblowers play a crucial role in identifying and exposing misconduct that can harm customers, shareholders, companies and the broader community. Without effective policies and programs to encourage whistleblowers to come forward, misconduct may otherwise go unreported and undetected.”
He further noted that ASIC’s questionnaire found significant variation in the maturity of whistleblower practices.
The aged care sector is undergoing one of the most significant reforms in its history. From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act and associated Rules will come into effect across Australia, reshaping the way providers deliver care, ensure safety, and maintain trust with residents, families, and staff.
Bribery is a persistent global challenge, undermining trust in organisations and exposing them to serious legal and reputational risk. To support businesses in addressing this issue proactively, the International Organization for Standardization has released ISO 37001:2025, the latest revision of its Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS) standard.
At Stopline, we welcome the new standard as a timely reminder that preventing bribery is not just a compliance obligation—it’s a core element of ethical leadership. As Australia’s longest-serving whistleblower hotline service, we work with hundreds of organisations to embed integrity into business practices and provide safe pathways for reporting wrongdoing.
“It is a sad fact that many older people, their families and care workers are reluctant to speak up about the quality and safety of care because of the fear of reprisal from providers or their staff members.”
From 1 July 2025, Australia’s aged care sector will enter a new era with the introduction of the Aged Care Act 2024. This reform replaces the Aged Care Act 1997 and responds to the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Make a Report is a purpose-built reporting and case management platform designed to support organisations in managing a wide range of workplace concerns—confidentially, securely, and in full alignment with Australian compliance requirements.
Looking for a trusted, compliant, and experienced whistleblower service provider in Australia? Stopline is proud to stand alone as the longest-serving whistleblower hotline service in the country — with nearly 25 years of continuous operation.
In an age dominated by technology, many organisations are turning to online tools and automated software to deliver training programs. While these solutions offer convenience and scalability, they often fall short in providing an engaging, adaptable, and personalised learning experience. At our company, we believe in the power of human-led training over generic online modules, and here’s why.
The Australian Government is ushering in a transformative era for the aged care sector with the implementation of the new Aged Care Act, effective from 1 July 2025. Building on the findings and recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the Act introduces a comprehensive framework to enhance transparency, accountability, and the protection of whistleblowers in aged care services. This article explores the key features of these protections, their implications for stakeholders, and the broader significance of these reforms.
At Stopline, we are proud to partner with GS E&C Australia on the launch of the Lotus Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to support employees impacted by family and domestic violence (FDV).
Does your business need a whistleblower hotline service?
One of the most effective ways to foster this environment is through a dedicated whistleblower service that encourages reporting, ensures confidentiality, and facilitates comprehensive investigations. But how can you tell if your organisation needs one?
Stopline is proud to announce that we have attained the prestigious SMB1001 Gold Certification for cyber security resilience. This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to data security and our dedication to maintaining a robust cyber security posture.
Stopline was proud to be support the OC Connections Charity Golf day in July as a main Hole Sponsor, raising funds and educating the community on the challenges of living life with a disability.
Stopline is proud to be involved with the local community providing support to those in need of assistance.
We have provided support for the digital literacy program that supports disadvantaged older residents of East Preston and East Reservoir, primarily living in and around public housing.
"We are committed to ensuring the utmost security and effectiveness of our whistleblower reporting system. This platform represents a significant step forward in safeguarding workplace integrity and transparency."
Jessica Cao, Senior Legal Counsel for the AFLPA, highlighted the importance of Stopline's involvement: "We engaged Stopline to manage our whistleblower service independently and confidentially, ensuring best practices are upheld."
Understanding how a confidential disclosure report is managed. What determines an eligible whistleblower and how an eligible whistleblower is protected under the Corporations Act. It is important to understand how an independent whistleblower service operates in accordance with the legislation and with the business’s policies and procedures.
AIPI Breakfast - Interviewing of Children and Vulnerable Persons presented by Katrina Thomas and Kim Gilbert of Koorong Ltd. This breakfast is proudly sponsored by Stopline and Safeguarding Services.
Remember that toxic workplace environments can have a serious impact on your mental and physical health, and it's important to take action to protect yourself and seek support as needed.
Workplace bullying and harassment remain a pervasive problem in today's workforce. Addressing this issue requires a multi-faceted approach that includes promoting a culture of respect and civility, raising awareness about the harms of bullying and harassment, addressing power imbalances and promoting more effective policies and procedures for dealing with these issues.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the idea that businesses and organizations have a responsibility to consider the impact of their operations on society and the environment. It is the concept that companies should operate in a way that promotes sustainable development and improves the well-being of their stakeholders, including employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities in which they operate.
Number 3 - Better teamwork and collaboration: When employees feel good about their work and are engaged, they tend to work better with others and communicate more effectively.
In order to prevent workplace fraud, employers should implement effective fraud prevention and detection measures, such as regular audits, internal controls, and employee training. Employers should also encourage a culture of honesty and integrity in the workplace and provide a safe and anonymous way for employees to report any suspicions of fraud.
There are many challenges that employees face in the workplace, but here are five of the top issues that employees may experience. They are workload …….
To prevent unfair leadership expectations, organizations should establish clear expectations and standards for employee performance and provide adequate resources, support, and training to help employees meet those expectations.
…….businesses may choose to implement the latest fraud and corruption control standards for legal compliance, reputation building, risk management, prevention of fraud and corruption, and continual improvement of their control systems.
…….the Australian government introduced the Modern Slavery Act in 2018, which requires businesses with an annual turnover of over $100 million to report on the risks of modern slavery in their operations and supply chains…..