Privacy Policy

Early Development Partnership Foundation

Last Updated: 26 May 2026

The Early Development Partnership Foundation (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and disclose your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, participate in our programs, make a donation, register for events, or engage with our services.

What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

  • Your name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Postal address
  • Child and family information you voluntarily provide
  • Booking or enquiry information
  • Donation and payment details
  • Information submitted through forms, registrations or applications
  • Website usage data and analytics

Where relevant to service delivery, we may also collect sensitive information relating to a child’s development, health, behaviour or support needs. Sensitive information will only be collected with consent or where otherwise permitted by law.

How We Collect Information

We may collect information when you:

  • Complete a contact or enquiry form
  • Register for a program, workshop or event
  • Make a donation
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Participate in screening or support services
  • Contact us by phone, email or social media
  • Use our website

We may also collect limited technical information automatically through cookies, analytics tools and website technologies.

Why We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information to:

  • Provide programs, services and support
  • Respond to enquiries and referrals
  • Manage bookings and registrations
  • Communicate with families, supporters and community members
  • Process donations and event participation
  • Improve our services and website experience
  • Meet legal, safeguarding and funding obligations
  • Send updates, newsletters or information you have opted into receiving

Disclosure of Information

We respect your privacy and will not sell your personal information.

We may disclose information to trusted third parties where necessary to:

  • Deliver services or programs
  • Process payments or registrations
  • Provide website hosting, email or technology services
  • Meet legal or regulatory requirements
  • Protect the safety and wellbeing of children, families or staff where required by law

All reasonable steps are taken to ensure third-party providers handle information securely.

Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

Information may be stored electronically using secure systems and password-protected platforms, or in secure physical storage where applicable.

While we work to protect your information, no method of online transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

Protecting children and families is extremely important to us.

Where information relates to a child, we will generally collect information from a parent, guardian or authorised caregiver. We encourage parents and caregivers to contact us if they have concerns about information relating to their child.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics services to improve functionality and understand website usage. Cookies do not typically identify individuals personally, but may collect browsing and device information.

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.

Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections where necessary.

To make a request, please contact us using the details below.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be published on our website with the revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

The Early Development Partnership Foundation
Website: edpartnership.org.au
Phone:0415 617 691
Email: hello@edpartnership.org.au

If you believe your privacy has been breached, please contact us so we can work to resolve the issue promptly.