Terms and Conditions

Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion 2026 – Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion Website Terms and Conditions

Your access to and use of the Project Compassion website (the “website”) is subject exclusively to these Terms and Conditions. By using the website, you agree to fully accept the terms, conditions, and disclaimers contained in this document. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions, you must immediately stop using the website. These terms govern your participation in Project Compassion, a fundraising campaign operated by Caritas Australia. These Terms and Conditions apply to all users of the Project Compassion website and fundraising platforms, including schools, parishes, individuals, and community groups who participate in the campaign.

2. Credit Card Details

You agree not to use an unauthorized or invalid credit card to make donations through this website.

Subject to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law, all donations made to Caritas Australia via the website are final, and refunds will only be considered if unauthorized use of your credit card can be proven. If you become aware of fraudulent use of your card or if it is lost or stolen, you must immediately notify your card issuer.

3. Fundraising Responsibility

If you create a fundraising page or campaign in support of Project Compassion, you agree to ensure that all activities comply with relevant fundraising legislation in your state or territory. You must not engage in misleading, deceptive, or unlawful conduct and agree to promote Project Compassion in a respectful and appropriate manner.

4. Privacy

Your personal information will be collected, used, and stored in accordance with Caritas Australia’s Privacy Policy. By using this website or submitting your details, you consent to the handling of your data as described in that policy.

5. Email and SMS Communications

By registering for or donating through Project Compassion, you may receive campaign updates or reminders via email or SMS. You can opt out of these communications at any time.

6. Legal Advice

The content on the Project Compassion website does not constitute legal or financial advice and should not be relied upon in making decisions related to donations or other fundraising activities.

All materials provided on the website are for informational purposes only. You use the materials at your own discretion, and Caritas Australia is not responsible for any reliance you place on such content.

7. Change of Use

Caritas Australia reserves the right to:

7.1 Change or remove (temporarily or permanently) any part of the website without notice. You confirm that Caritas Australia shall not be liable to you for any such changes or removals.

7.2 Amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Your continued use of the website following any changes will be considered your acceptance of those changes.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites and Apps

The Project Compassion website may include links to third-party websites or apps that are controlled and maintained by others. These links are provided for convenience, but Caritas Australia does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content or availability of these third-party sites or apps. You access these third-party websites or apps at your own risk.

9. Copyright

9.1 All copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property rights in the website and its content (including design, text, graphics, software, and source code) are owned by or licensed to Caritas Australia or otherwise used as permitted by law.

9.2 You agree to access the content solely for personal, non-commercial use. You may not download, copy, reproduce, transmit, store, sell, or distribute any content from the website without prior written consent from the copyright holder, except for downloading, copying, and printing pages for personal, non-commercial home use.

10. Links to and from Other Apps and Websites

10.1 You may find links to third-party websites through the Project Compassion website. These links do not imply endorsement of those websites, and Caritas Australia is not responsible for their content.

10.2 If you wish to link to the Project Compassion website, the following conditions must be met:

You do not imply that Caritas Australia endorses the services or products of another party unless agreed upon in writing.

You do not misrepresent your relationship with the website.

The website you link from does not contain offensive, controversial content, or content that infringes upon intellectual property or other third-party rights.

10.3 If you link to the Project Compassion website in violation of these terms, you agree to indemnify Caritas Australia for any losses or damages resulting from such actions.

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

11.1 The website is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without any representations or warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security, or accuracy.

11.2 To the extent permitted by law, Caritas Australia will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage, including loss of business, data, or profits, arising out of or in connection with the use of the website.

11.3 Caritas Australia makes no warranty that the website will function uninterrupted or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected. Caritas Australia also makes no guarantees that the website or its server is free of viruses or other harmful components.

11.4 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions will exclude or limit Caritas Australia’s liability for death or personal injury resulting from the negligence of Caritas Australia, its employees, or agents.

12. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold Caritas Australia, its employees, and agents harmless from any liabilities, legal fees, damages, losses, costs, and other expenses arising from any breach of these Terms and Conditions or other liabilities related to your use of the Project Compassion website.

13. Severance

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be severed, and the remaining Terms and Conditions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Waiver

If Caritas Australia fails to take action after a breach of these Terms and Conditions, it does not waive its right to enforce its rights and remedies in any other situation where these Terms and Conditions are breached.

15. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Australia, and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Australia.

Project Compassion Self Donation - Promotion Terms and Conditions

Entry

Instructions on how to enter and prizes form part of these conditions of entry. Entry into Project Compassion’s Self Donation promotion (the Promotion) constitutes acceptance of these conditions. These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time, in accordance with state regulations.
The promoter of the Promotion is Caritas Australia (ABN 90 970 605 069), Level 2, Building 3, 189 O’Riordan St, Mascot NSW 2020, (02) 1800 024 413 (the Promoter).
Caritas Australia will take reasonable steps to inform you of any changes to the conduct of the Promotion.
The Promotion commences on 1st November 2025 and finishes on 6^th April 2026 or until sold out (the Promotion Period), whichever occurs first.

This competition is open to Autralian residents who:

Are a registered participant for Project Compassion (the Event) during the Promotion Period; and
Make a self-donation of $25 or more (within 7 days) post-registration on their online fundraising page via the Project Compassion website during the Promotion Period (Qualifying Participants).

There is no fee required to enter the Promotion.

Entry is automatic and limited to one (1) per person.

Self-donation is non-refundable once the Participant has received the incentive.

Any persons involved in the management of the Promoter, and employees of Caritas Australia are not eligible to enter. Any person involved in the determination of prize recipients is not eligible to enter.

Prize Details

All participants who make a self-donation of $25 or more (within 7 days) post-registration can claim a Project Compassion Tote Bag.
Qualifying Participants are not eligible for more than one (1) Prize.
Prize will be fulfilled by Caritas Australia.
Caritas Australia will dispatch orders within a reasonable time of receipt of those details using Australia Post. Caritas Australia is not responsible for any delays or failures in delivery once the item is deposited with Australia Post. Caritas Australia will not send tote bags to addresses outside of Australia.
If no Australian postal address is provided at the time of claiming, Caritas Australia will contact you within 24 hours to request your postal details. If no response is received within 48 hours, Caritas Australia reserves the right to cancel the incentive offer.
Caritas Australia reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process.
The prize is not redeemable for cash or other products and is not transferable. The prize can only be claimed by verbal or written acceptance by the winner.
Caritas Australia is not liable for any loss or damage arising from participation in the Promotion.
This Promotion is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Meta.
All entries become the property of Caritas Australia. All information contained in the entries and details of the winners will be held in accordance with Caritas Australia’s Privacy Policy, which can be accessed by visiting website.

Raise $250+ and Receive a Free T-Shirt Incentive (Long Walk for Water only) - Promotion Terms and Conditions

Entry

Instructions on how to enter and prizes form part of these conditions of entry. Entry into Project Compassion’s The Long Walk for Water – T-Shirt promotion (the Promotion) constitutes acceptance of these conditions. These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time, in accordance with state regulations.
The promoter of the Promotion is Caritas Australia (ABN 90 970 605 069), Level 2, Building 3, 189 O’Riordan St, Mascot NSW 2020, (02) 1800 024 413 (the Promoter).
Caritas Australia will take reasonable steps to inform you of any changes to the conduct of the Promotion.
The Promotion commences on 1st November2025 and finishes on 6^th April 2026 or until sold out (the Promotion Period), whichever occurs first.

This competition is open to Australian residents who:

Are a registered participant for Project Compassion’s The Long Walk for Water (the Event) during the Promotion Period; and
Raise $250+ via their personal online fundraising page during the Promotion Period (Qualifying Participants).

There is no fee required to enter the Promotion.

Entry is automatic and limited to one (1) per person.

Prize Details

Qualifying Participants who have raised $250+ can claim a Long Walk for Water T-Shirt.
Qualifying Participants are not eligible for more than one (1) Prize.
Qualifying Participants will be asked to request their size when claiming their prize.
If a Qualifying Participant’s requested size for the Prize becomes unavailable, then the next available size up will be delivered.
Prize will be fulfilled by Caritas Australia.
Caritas Australia will dispatch orders within a reasonable time of receipt of those details using Australia Post. Caritas Australia is not responsible for any delays or failures in delivery once the item is deposited with Australia Post. Caritas Australia will not send shirts to addresses outside of Australia.
If no Australian postal address is provided at the time of claiming, Caritas Australia will contact you within 24 hours to request your postal details. If no response is received within 48 hours, Caritas Australia reserves the right to cancel the incentive offer.
Caritas Australia reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process.
Caritas Australia is not liable for any loss or damage arising from participation in the Promotion.
This Promotion is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Meta.
All entries become the property of Caritas Australia. All information contained in the entries and details of the winners will be held in accordance with Caritas Australia’s Privacy Policy, which can be accessed by visiting website.

Raise $500 during Project Compassion - Prize Draw

Promotion Name:

Raise $500 (or more) during Project Compassion for your chance to WIN!

Promoter
Caritas Australia | ABN 90 970 605 069
Level 2, Building 3, 189 O’Riordan Street, Mascot NSW 2020
Phone: (02) 7254 5120

Promotion Period
This promotion will start on 1 November 2025 and end on 6 April 2026.

Eligibility

Entry is open to all individual fundraisers who raise $500 on their personal online Project Compassion fundraising page during the promotion period.
Team and organisation pages are excluded from entry into this draw.
Caritas Australia staff members (paid and unpaid) are not eligible to win this prize draw.

Prize Details

One (1) winner will receive a digital $500 Luxury Escapes Gift Voucher.
Voucher is valid until 6 February 2027 and subject to Luxury Escapes’ terms and conditions.
Voucher is for one time use only.
Voucher excludes Lux Partner Properties, Experiences and Flights.
Prize is not exchangeable, transferable, or redeemable for cash.

Winner Selection

This is a game of chance. The Prize winner will be randomly drawn by the Promoter from the pool of Qualifying Participants. The Promoter’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. The prize winner will be selected using an online random generator after the promotion closes.
The draw will take place on Friday 10 April 2026.
The winner will also be contacted via the email address and phone number provided at the time of registration.

Claiming the Prize

If the winner does not respond within 5 business days of the initial notification, the prize will be re-drawn using an online random generator.
Caritas Australia reserves the right to verify the identity and donation details of the winner before awarding the prize.

Privacy

Personal information provided when donating will be used solely for the purpose of administering the draw and contacting the winner, in line with Caritas Australia's Privacy Policy.

General

Caritas Australia reserves the right to modify, suspend, terminate, or cancel the promotion if it cannot be run for any reason as planned.