Privacy policy


From 21st December 2001, private organisations have had to comply with the National Privacy Principles (NPP's) as contained in the Privacy Act (1988). The NPP's set out how private sector organisations should collect, use, keep secure and disclose personal information. The Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation ("VFFF") policy is set out below.

 

VFFF does not collect personal information unless necessary for our functions and activities.

 

When personal information is collected, individuals shall be made aware of the following:

 

  • Our organisation and how to contact us
  • All information can be accessed in a reasonable manner
  • Purpose for which we require any information
  • The other parties we would have to disclose information to.

VFFF does not disclose information to any other organisations unless required in relation to the primary purpose. We do not release any information for matters such as direct marketing, and do not sell any mailing lists. VFFF ensures all information is accurate, and up to date.

 

All information is kept secure at all times. Electronic data, kept on our computers, is backed up regularly, and requires a personal login, with password to gain access. Our physical files are stored in a fireproof compactus, which is locked out of hours. The premises are secured by locked doors, and security alarms.

 

Due to the nature of VFFF activities - mainly charitable and personal services, we must collect sensitive and confidential information. The only reason we will release any information is in connection with our primary activities, or related to the primary purpose, and only if it would be a reasonable expectation to disclose the information. The release of certain information may also be a legal requirement.

 

If any information is to be published, or released publicly, we shall gain individual permission for that purpose.

 

 

 

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Latest Grants

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    Seed funding to develop Primary Ethics into a self-sustaining, community-driven organisation.
  • Australian Scholarships Foundation
    Towards the operating costs of Australian Scholarships Foundation, which provides professional development opportunities for the NFP sector.
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    Establish ‘Solving the Jigsaw’ program in NSW, a school based program aiming to reduce the incidence and impact of violence and bullying in children’s lives.
  • Australian Children’s Music Foundation
    Support the delivery of a weekly music program in five schools in Taree.
  • St Andrew’s Cathedral School Foundation
    A scholarship for a Gawura Middle School student (Years 9-12).
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    Employ an Aboriginal Trainee Minister at the Shoalhaven Indigenous Church.
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    Employ a social worker to expand the mobile family support service.
  • Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW
    Purchase communication aids for loan to members, to assist them communicate with their carers and maintain links with their social networks.
  • Centre for Public Christianity
    Towards a scoping study for the research project ‘What Australia Believes’.
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    Establish a woodwind and brass program for children in Guyra, Inverell and Warialda.
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  • Kairos Prison Ministry
    50th Anniversary Grants Program - Towards a number of activities including establishment of new programs, course revisions, updating training modules and travel costs for new CEO to visit major Kairos locations.
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  • Penrith Performing and Visual Arts
    Support the delivery of ‘On the Road’, a cultural development and arts education program, across the Lachlan Shire.
  • Peggy Glanville-Hicks Composers’ Trust
    Towards the refurbishment and extension to the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Composers’ House.
  • Women’s Community Shelters
    Towards a research project to assess the feasibility of building a federated network of women’s community shelters in NSW.
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    Exploration of ‘Payment for Ecosystem Services’ and increasing rural student participation in tertiary study across agriculture, food and environment disciplines.