
Murrindindi Disaster Fund
Foundation Murrindindi is your local community foundation.
In response to the devastating fires impacting individuals and communities across Murrindindi Shire, Foundation Murrindindi has established the Murrindindi Disaster Fund to support the affected communities.
This fund will provide practical assistance during the immediate response and throughout the medium to long-term recovery.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps ensure support can reach those who need it most locally.
In response to the devastating fires impacting individuals and communities across Murrindindi Shire, Foundation Murrindindi has established the Murrindindi Disaster Fund to support the affected communities.
This fund will provide practical assistance during the immediate response and throughout the medium to long-term recovery.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps ensure support can reach those who need it most locally.
RECURRING DONATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Recurring Donation is contracted with SupporterHub (and the banking partner Fat Zebra Pty Ltd ACN 154 014 785, APCA User ID Number 50257) and will collect the Instalments due. Outlined are your obligations when undertaking a Recurring Donation arrangement and what our obligations are to you as your Recurring Donation provider.
Debiting your account
- By accepting the terms and conditions, you have authorised us to arrange for funds to be debited from your account.
- We will only arrange for funds to be debited from your account as authorised in the Recurring Donation Request.
- If the debit day falls on a day that is not a banking day, we may direct your financial institution to debit your account on the following banking day. If you are unsure about which day your account has or will be debited you should ask your financial institution.
Amendments by us
We may vary any details of this agreement or a Recurring Donation Request at any time by giving you at least fourteen (14) days written notice.
Your obligations
- It is your responsibility to ensure that there are sufficient clear funds available in your account to allow a Recurring Donation payment to be made in accordance with the Recurring Donation Request.
- If there are insufficient clear funds in your account to meet a debit payment:
- you may be charged a fee and/or interest by your financial institution;
- you may also incur fees or charges imposed or incurred by us; and
- you must arrange for the debit payment to be made by another method or arrange for sufficient clear funds to be in your account by an agreed time so that we can process the debit payment.
- You should check your account statement to verify that the amounts debited from your account are correct
Dispute
- If you believe that there has been an error in debiting your account, you should notify us directly or as soon as possible so that we can resolve your query quickly. Alternatively you can take it up directly with your financial institution.
- If we conclude as a result of our investigations that your account has been incorrectly debited we will respond to your query by arranging for your financial institution to adjust your account (including interest and charges) accordingly. We will also notify you in writing of the amount by which your account has been adjusted.
- If we conclude as a result of our investigations that your account has not been incorrectly debited we will respond to your query by providing you with reasons and any evidence for this finding in writing.
Accounts
You should check:
- Your account details which you have provided to us are correct by checking them against a recent account statement; and
- With your financial institution before completing the Recurring Donation Request if you have any queries about how to complete the Recurring Donation Request.
Confidentiality
- We will keep all information (including your account details) in your Recurring Donation confidential. We will make reasonable efforts to keep any such information that we have about you secure and to ensure that any of our employees or agents who have access to information about you do not make any unauthorised use, modification, reproduction or disclosure of that information.
- We will only disclose information that we have about you:
- to the extent specifically required by law; or
- for the purposes of this agreement, including disclosing information in connection with any query or claim.
Our Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Foundation Murrindindi
1. Introduction
Welcome to Foundation Murrindindi ("Foundation Murrindindi", "we", "our", or "us").
By accessing our website, making a donation, subscribing to updates, registering for events, or engaging with our services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
2. About Foundation Murrindindi
Foundation Murrindindi is an independent charitable organisation dedicated to supporting thriving, vibrant and connected communities throughout the Shire of Murrindindi through grants, programs, disaster recovery initiatives, community development and philanthropic giving.
3. Donations
By making a donation you acknowledge that:
- Donations are voluntary.
- Donations are made to support the charitable purposes of Foundation Murrindindi.
- Donations of $2 or more may be tax deductible where applicable under Australian taxation law.
- Tax-deductible donations may be processed through Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) as our charitable giving partner.
- Donation receipts will be issued where applicable.
- Donations are subject to our Refund Policy.
4. Events and Programs
Where registrations are offered for events, workshops or programs:
- Registrations may be limited.
- We reserve the right to alter, postpone or cancel an event if required.
- Any applicable refunds will be managed in accordance with our Refund Policy.
5. Website Use
You agree not to:
- Use the website for unlawful purposes.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems.
- Introduce viruses or malicious software.
- Misrepresent your identity.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including logos, text, graphics, publications and images, remains the property of Foundation Murrindindi unless otherwise stated and may not be reproduced without prior written permission.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites including donation processing services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices or availability of those websites.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Foundation Murrindindi is not liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential loss arising from the use of our website, services or donation facilities.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be published on our website and become effective immediately upon publication.
10. Contact Us
Foundation Murrindindi
PO Box 448, Alexandra VIC 3714
Phone: 0488 007 688
Our Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Foundation Murrindindi
Our Commitment
Foundation Murrindindi respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Donation and giving history
- Event registration details
- Volunteer information
- Communication preferences
- Information submitted through online forms, surveys or correspondence
We do not store complete credit card details on our systems.
How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to:
- Process donations and issue receipts
- Manage recurring donations
- Respond to enquiries
- Register participants for events and programs
- Communicate news, fundraising appeals and community updates
- Administer grants, volunteering and community initiatives
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
- Improve our website and services
Marketing Communications
We may send newsletters, fundraising appeals and community updates.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in our communications or by contacting us directly.
Disclosure of Information
We may disclose personal information to trusted service providers who assist with:
- Donation processing
- Payment gateways
- Website hosting
- Email and communication services
- IT support
- Professional advisers and auditors
We do not sell, rent or trade personal information.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to help us understand website usage and improve user experience.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website functionality may be affected.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification and disclosure.
Access and Correction
You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
Contact Us
Foundation Murrindindi
Phone: 0488 007 688
Refund Policy
Donation and Event Refund Policy
Foundation Murrindindi
Foundation Murrindindi greatly appreciates the support of donors, volunteers and community members.
Donations
As donations are made voluntarily to support our charitable purposes, donations are generally non-refundable.
However, refunds may be considered where:
- An incorrect donation amount was entered.
- A duplicate donation was processed.
- A donation was made in error.
- An unauthorised transaction occurred.
- A recurring donation continued after a cancellation request was submitted.
Events and Program Registrations
Where fees are charged for events, workshops or programs, refund requests may be considered if:
- The event is cancelled by Foundation Murrindindi.
- A duplicate payment has been made.
- Exceptional circumstances apply.
Refund requests relating to participant cancellations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Requesting a Refund
Refund requests should be submitted within 30 days of the transaction date and include:
- Name
- Contact details
- Transaction date
- Amount paid
- Reason for the refund request
Requests may be sent to:
Phone: 0488 007 688
Approved Refunds
Approved refunds will be returned via the original payment method wherever possible.
Please allow up to 10 business days for processing.
Tax Deductible Receipts
Where a tax-deductible receipt has been issued and a refund is approved, the receipt becomes invalid and should not be used for taxation purposes.
Policy Updates
Foundation Murrindindi may update this Refund Policy from time to time by publishing an updated version on its website.