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Sleep In Your Car Terms and Conditions

These Terms of Agreement provide the basis for a fundraiser/event to be organised by the Community Fundraiser on behalf of Mission Australia. By completing your registration, the Community Fundraiser indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions and there after these terms and conditions will form the basis of any dealings between Mission Australia and the Community Fundraiser in relation to the fundraiser/event.

“Community Fundraiser” means the individual or organisation holding the fundraiser/event for the benefit of Mission Australia.

‘Sleep In Your Car’ (Event) raises funds for Mission Australia by having participants experience an aspect of homelessness for one night to increase awareness about disadvantaged Australians.

Agreement

1. I have read Mission Australia’s Fundraising Terms & Conditions (listed below) and I agree to conduct my ‘Sleep In Your Car’ fundraiser in accordance with these terms and in a manner which upholds the integrity, professionalism and values of Mission Australia.
2. I understand that Mission Australia reserves the right to withdraw approval for my fundraiser at any time if there is a likelihood that the my activity fails to adhere to any of Mission Australia’s Terms of Agreement. Mission Australia will notify the Fundraiser of the breach of the terms of the Agreement with Mission Australia and give the Fundraiser the opportunity to remedy the breach within 5 working days.
3. I acknowledge that I am in proper physical and mental condition to participate in ‘Sleep In Your Car’ and voluntarily agree to the risks associated with conducting the activity/event. I acknowledge that I am participating at my own risk and that I am not, to the best of my knowledge, suffering from a physical or mental condition which would prevent and/or render me unfit to participate in the Event. I agree to take all reasonable measures to protect myself from the risks of participation;
4. I understand that I cannot make a claim against Mission Australia for any damage, loss or injury arising at or from the fundraising event/activity outlined in this agreement.

Terms & Conditions

These Terms of Agreement provide the basis for a ‘Sleep In Your Car’ fundraiser to be organised by the Community Fundraiser on behalf of Mission Australia. By confirming your fundraiser, the Community Fundraiser indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions, and there after these terms and conditions will form the basis of any dealings between Mission Australia and the Community Fundraiser in relation to ‘Sleep In Your Car’ event.

“Community Fundraiser” means the individual or organisation holding the fundraiser/event for the benefit of Mission Australia.

The fundraiser/event shall be conducted in the Community Fundraiser’s name and is the sole responsibility of the Community Fundraiser. Mission Australia is not able to take a coordination role in these activities and its officers cannot assist in soliciting prizes, organising publicity, or providing goods or services to assist the Community Fundraiser in the running of the fundraiser/event.

Legal implications

The event/fundraiser must meet the requirements of relevant State and Territory laws and regulations. The information you give Mission Australia must be available to regulatory authorities on request. Mission Australia does not provide legal advice regarding compliance with these laws and regulations.

Mission Australia’s reputation

Because of the nature of our organisation and the high ethical standards under which we operate, there methods of promotion with which we cannot be associated. We cannot endorse some activities, including:

• extreme sports such as parachuting, paragliding or bungy jumping,
• motor vehicle and motor bike racing and activities that involve marine racing unless the Fundraiser provides evidence of public liability insurance to cover themselves and their participants;
• gambling;
• games of chance that do not comply with State legislation;
• activities of a sexual nature; or
• activities that promote harm to self or the environment.

Insurance

Mission Australia is unable to provide public liability insurance cover to Community Fundraisers. Mission Australia accepts no liability for personal injury, property damage or death arising in any manner from a fundraiser’s activity. Community Fundraisers must make sure that they take out an insurance policy which covers any risk associated with their fundraising activity or event.

Using the Mission Australia name and logo

Please remember that the event will not be Mission Australia’s event, but an event to raise funds for donation to Mission Australia. All material with which the Mission Australia name and logo is to be associated must first be approved by Mission Australia. If the Community Fundraiser wishes to utilise the Mission Australia name and/or logo on any materials or products, the Community Fundraiser must obtain prior permission from Mission Australia.

References to Mission Australia

If the Community Fundraiser wishes to refer to or promote Mission Australia, it must refer to Mission Australia as “Mission Australia”.

Printed Materials

Any material, pamphlets, brochures or products must be submitted to Mission Australia for approval before a request to use the logo will be granted. Other printed material, such as media releases must be preapproved by Mission Australia. Printed material must be forwarded to Mission Australia for approval prior to being printed or circulated.

Use of the logo

Permission to use the Mission Australia logo must be requested and will attract conditions to be negotiated between Mission Australia and the Community Fundraiser, especially if the use of the logo is for marketing activities of the organisation. 

You may request permission for the use of Mission Australia’s community fundraising logo by emailing communityfundraising@missionaustralia.com.au. All instances of use must be approved by Mission Australia.

Alternatively, you may use Mission Australia approved resources found here: https://act.missionaustralia.com.au/tips/resources-and-downloads

Participation of children

Some States have special regulations that apply when children participate in an appeal. Different rules apply for children of different ages. If you are planning to involve children in your fundraising activity/ event, you will be required to comply with further guidelines from Mission Australia before proceeding with your activity/event.

Finance, records and receipting

The financial aspects of fundraising, raffles, record keeping and management of the fundraiser/event are entirely the responsibility of the Community Fundraiser and the Community Fundraiser must comply with the relevant State or Territory laws and regulations.

The following is a summary of financial reporting typical of that required from Community Fundraisers which is needed to protect the public interest:

• set-up and maintain proper financial records and accounts which can be audited if necessary;
• provide Mission Australia at the outset with an accurate estimate of expenses and the likely proceeds of the fundraiser/event;
• where necessary/appropriate, set up a separate bank account that mentions Mission Australia’s name. All funds are to be banked into this separate bank account. This account must be closed after your event;
• money raised and details of your actual income and expenditure must be returned to Mission Australia within four (4) weeks of the fundraising activity; and
• Mission Australia cannot pay expenses incurred by you, but you can deduct your necessary expenses from the proceeds of your event, provided they are properly documented. (Total expenses must be less than 40% of total proceeds).

Receipts

Mission Australia can provide official receipts for approved events. Tax-deductible receipts can only be issued to people donating money of $2 or more. The Community Fundraiser must keep a register of all attendees/ supporters eligible for a tax-deductible receipt. Schools, organisations or fundraisers who have collated individuals’ donations cannot receive a tax receipt for the collective donation amount. It is the responsibility of the Community Fundraiser to understand:

• circumstances when a receipt can be issued, and to whom, NB: The following are not tax-deductible: Ticket purchases (e.g. raffle), entry to an event, donations of goods or services, auction purchases, or purchase of a device. Also, no personal tax deductions can be claimed for monies received and/or donated on behalf of-, or by others;
• the legal implications of issuing receipts and the necessity of returning official receipts books (used and unused) to Mission Australia; and
• reconciliation and collection of funds, which needs to be counted/verified and witnessed by a minimum of two people and accurately recorded by the Fundraiser as outlined by charitable fundraising laws and regulations in the relevant state.

Data Collection and Privacy Disclaimer

The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIPA) and Privacy Act 1988 provides for the protection of personal information and for the privacy of individuals, including personal information provided to Mission Australia.

The personal information you provide is being collected for the purposes of participation in the event to raise funds for Mission Australia. By registering for this event, your information will be collected by Mission Australia. Mission Australia will store the information it holds within Australia and take reasonable steps to protect information from unauthorised access, use, modification, or disclosure. After it is no longer necessary to keep it, it will be disposed of securely and in accordance with policies and laws.

Mission Australia's fundraising software has passed extensive Mission Australia security checks and reasonable steps have been taken to ensure transparency about the management of personal information. Mission Australia will only collect information that is reasonably necessary to our functions or activities related to community fundraising. Where possible, personal information is collected directly from you with your consent at the time of your interaction with Mission Australia. Mission Australia collects, holds and uses personal information only for the primary purposes for which it was collected, including providing fundraising services, and operating fundraising and charitable activity in support of Mission Australia's objectives. No data is stored overseas.

Providing your personal information to this website is voluntary. If you do not provide the requested information, you may not be able to participate in the event.

Your information will also be subject to the Privacy Policies of Mission Australia. For further information about how Mission Australia collects, uses, and stores the information you provide, please contact Mission Australia.