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WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES

The Cathy Freeman Foundation acknowledges the time, effort and dedication of the generous individuals, schools, workplaces and community groups who raise vital funds for us.
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the ongoing generosity of our supporters is changing the lives of indigenous children and their families in our partner communities.

OUR PROMISE TO you

We promise that we will:

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  • Treat all donors with respect and confidentiality

  • Ensure that our communication with you is honest and transparent

  • Respect your right to privacy as contained in our Privacy Policy

  • Not subject you to any form of undue pressure

  • Use your donation in a way that preserves the dignity of those we support

  • Handle your donation responsibly and to the greatest advantage of those we support or whom it was intended

  • Remove your details from our database upon request.

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All donations will be:

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  • Handled with the highest level of accuracy and transparency and financial records will be kept to ensure accountability and tracking

  • Applied to that purpose to which they were donated (if the appeal has been fully funded, we will direct your funds to next most urgent need) 

  • Acknowledged within 2 business days via email unless no acknowledgement is requested or insufficient contact details are provided

  • Subjected to an annual audit by a firm of independent Auditors

  • Used solely for the Cathy Freeman Foundation's work and will not be used by other organisations unless they are acting on or in partnership with the Cathy Freeman Foundation.

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Our staff will:

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  • Be transparent, accurate and honest

  • Respond to email, letters and telephone enquiries, where necessary, within seven working days

  • Achieve the highest standards of professionalism at all times

  • Seek to minimise costs relating to fundraising activities

  • Abide by the Principles and Standards of Fundraising Practice set out by the Fundraising Institute of Australia

  • Adhere to all developments and future guidelines and requirements set out by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC).

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Any feedback, comments or complaints should be addressed to: The CEO, PO Box 3366, East Melbourne VIC 3002 or email: admin@cathyfreemanfoundation.org.au.

The ACNC Tick of Charity Registration aims to gives reassurance to the public that a charity is transparent and accountable by highlighting the presence on the ACNC Charity Register.

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Cathy Freeman Foundation is registered with the ACNC. 

More information can be found by visiting www.acnc.gov.au

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