Privacy Policy

Introduction

Sport Inclusion Australia (SIA) is a National Sporting Organisation established in 1986 to assist the inclusion of people with an impairment, primarily an intellectual impairment, into the mainstream community using sport as the medium.

SIA is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information it collects, holds and administers.

We recognise the essential right of individuals to have their personal information administered in ways they would reasonably expect.

SIA collects and manages personal information in the course of performing its activities, functions and duties. The way in which SIA manages personal information is governed by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (as amended) and other relevant legislation.

This policy describes generally how any personal information SIA collects from you, or that you provide to SIA, will be held, used, processed or disclosed by SIA.

If you have any queries relating to data protection matters, or if you would like a copy of this privacy policy in another format (for example: audio, large print or braille), please contact us at mail@siasport.org.

What is “personal information”?

For the purposes of this policy, ‘personal information’ is any information or opinion (including information or an opinion forming part of a database) about an individual whose identity is apparent or can reasonably be ascertained from the information or opinion — whether the information or opinion is true or not, and whether or not the information or opinion is recorded in a material form.

Collection and use of personal information

SIA collects your personal information so that it can be used for one or more of the following purposes:

Responding to your requests or enquiries (including approvals, media, marketing and communications-related enquiries) and providing requested publications, information or services
Assessing applications for volunteering opportunities
Enforcing legal rights or complying with legal obligations
Communicating with you during the course of your relationship with SIA
Managing subscription services
Maintaining and updating records where necessary
Making our website easier for you to use and providing access to its features
Notifying you of important changes or developments to SIA’s activities, services or website
Administering, supporting, improving and developing SIA’s programs, activities and services
Protecting the rights, property and safety of others
Processing competition entries and administering competitions
Processing and responding to complaints
Doing anything you authorise or consent to
Taking any action required or authorised by law

What kinds of personal information do we collect?

The kinds of personal information SIA may collect include, but are not limited to:

Personal information provided when you seek to volunteer with SIA
Contact and identification details
Your social media identity and interactions (including Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn)
Correspondence between you and SIA
Any personal information provided when you make an enquiry, request information, respond to marketing, enter a competition or lodge a complaint

How do we collect personal information?

Where possible, SIA collects personal information directly from you, including when you:

Contact us via our website, social media, telephone or email
Correspond with us in writing
Provide documents such as resumes or forms
Engage with us online or in person
Participate in surveys, competitions or promotions

In some circumstances, SIA may collect personal information from third parties, including:

Government agencies
Professional advisers
Contracted service providers
Other organisations with whom SIA works

Cookies

SIA uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience.

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer by websites you visit. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies used by SIA do not contain sensitive information and may be used to:

Enable required website functionality
Remember preferences
Analyse website usage anonymously

You may accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Disclosure of personal information

In carrying out its functions and activities, SIA may disclose personal information to:

Business partners and sponsors
Employees and volunteers
Government bodies and law enforcement agencies where required by law
Professional advisers, contractors and service providers
Organisations assisting with program delivery, marketing or administration
Any party you have authorised SIA to disclose information to
Any entity that acquires SIA’s assets or rights

These entities may have their own privacy policies governing how they handle personal information.

Direct marketing

SIA may collect limited personal information (such as name, email address, country and postcode) to assess the reach and effectiveness of its communications.

If you opt in, SIA may send you marketing communications about programs, services or events that may be of interest to you.

You may opt out at any time using the unsubscribe function or by contacting us directly. Upon doing so, SIA will take reasonable steps to remove you from mailing lists.

Storage and security of personal information

SIA takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

Safeguards include:

Password-protected systems
Restricted office access
Staff training in confidentiality and information security
Regular data backups

While SIA takes reasonable precautions, transmission of information over the internet is not completely secure and is undertaken at your own risk.

Disclosure to overseas recipients

Personal information may be stored or processed outside Australia by third parties engaged by SIA.

By providing personal information, you consent to its transfer, storage or processing overseas. SIA will take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Access to your personal information

You may request access to personal information held by SIA by contacting mail@siasport.org

SIA may require written requests and proof of identity and may refuse access where permitted by law.

Complaints and withdrawal of consent

If you wish to complain about how SIA has handled your personal information, or if you wish to withdraw consent, access or correct your information, please contact mail@siasport.org

Complaints must be submitted in writing. SIA will investigate and respond within 45 business days.

Privacy contact details

Sport Inclusion Australia
Address: 15 Latimer Street Benalla VIC 3672 AUSTRALIA
Email: mail@siasport.org
Phone: International: +61 3 5762 7494
Phone Australia: 03 5762 7494

Changes to this Privacy Policy

SIA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on our website.

Last updated: Wednesday 28th January 2026