The purpose for which funds are collected

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc is a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). The Community Foundation exists to support the overall fundraising activities and goals of Southern Cross Care. 

Funds raised support projects and programs that align with the objects of Southern Cross Care in its Constitution. Current projects and programs include:

• Programs that tackle social isolation and loneliness
• Programs that help improve the quality of life of older Australians
• Programs that promote the well-being and physical health of older Australians
• Other projects and programs which benefit Australians, as directed by the Board in accordance with the Constitution.

Restrictions on collection hours

Southern Cross Care can only collect funds at the times set out below. 

Unsolicited collections at residential premises (door-to-door)

We can only conduct door-to-door fundraising activities at the following times:

• Weekdays – between the hours of 9 am and 6 pm
• Weekends – between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm

Unsolicited collection by telephone

We can only conduct telephone fundraising activities at the following times:

• Weekdays – between the hours of 9 am and 8 pm
• Weekends – between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm

Receipts

We are required to provide a receipt on request for donations of $2 or more. To request a copy of a receipt for a donation you have made to the Community Foundation, please contact us on (08) 8291 8000.

Ongoing donation agreements

We will always make it clear whether a donation is one-off or ongoing. All ongoing donations will be confirmed in writing. Any ongoing donation can be terminated by contacting the Community Foundation on (08) 8291 8000.

Health & Safety Policy

We have a Health and Safety Policy for Charitable Collections that covers the following:

• Collections in hot weather conditions where the forecast temperature is 37⁰ or higher
• Collections in wet weather conditions
• Controls for workers who work alone.

Underage Collection Policy

We do not use collectors who are under the age of 18 years.

Privacy

The Community Foundation collects, stores and uses information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For a copy of the Policy, please click here.