Privacy Policy

1. Overview

The Foundation is committed to handling personal information in a lawful, transparent, and respectful manner. We collect only what is needed to deliver programs, steward memberships, and keep our community informed about opportunities to dream, believe, and achieve.

2. Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, such as when you:

• Register for events, memberships, or volunteering;
• Subscribe to updates, newsletters, or learning programs;
• Request a partnership, licensing, or media opportunity;
• Submit enquiries, testimonials, or survey responses.

This information may include your name, contact details, postal address, organisation, and any other details you choose to share.

3. Automatically Collected Data

When you interact with our websites, we automatically collect limited technical data, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and referring URLs. We use this aggregated insight to maintain secure services and improve the user experience.

4. Cookies & Preferences

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, analyse traffic patterns, and tailor content. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. Doing so may impact some site functionality, but you will still be able to browse core information.

5. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver programs, memberships, and event services;
• Communicate updates about initiatives, opportunities, and community highlights;
• Personalise content and improve our websites;
• Process payments or donations when applicable;
• Comply with legal obligations and manage risk.

6. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal information under the following legal bases, as relevant:

• Your consent, when you opt in to communications;
• Contractual necessity, when we provide services you request;
• Legitimate interests, such as improving programs and ensuring security;
• Compliance with legal or regulatory requirements applicable to charities operating in Australia.

7. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who support our operations (including email distribution, payment processing, or analytics) under confidentiality agreements. We may disclose information if required by law or necessary to protect the Foundation, our community, or the public.

8. Data Security

Protecting your information is important to us. We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to prevent unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or loss. While no method of transmission is entirely risk-free, we review and improve our safeguards regularly.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as needed to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, to meet legal or reporting obligations, or to resolve disputes. When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it.

10. Your Choices & Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. You can also object to certain processing activities or withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us so we can take steps to remove the information.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date above indicates the most recent revision. Material changes will be highlighted on this page or communicated directly when appropriate.

13. Contact Us