Privacy Information

This website is dedicated to the promotion of International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). The personal information collected will only be used for this purpose. This website is owned and managed by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the department).

The collection, use, storage and disclosure of your personal information is protected by the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles.

Mailing list

Email addresses provided through the subscription field on the IDPwD website will be added to a mailing list operated by the department. Only email addresses provided to the department by submitting them on the website and confirming their sign up will be added to the list.

Email addresses supplied will only be contacted regarding information relevant to IDPwD.

Event registration

Information you provide relating to your event, including the event name, event time, date and location, names, phone numbers and email addresses for public enquiries, will be collected and posted on the website in the IDPwD Event Calendar for the purpose of informing members of the public about IDPwD events.

Contact information posted on the website will be broadly accessible. The department will have no further control over its subsequent use and disclosure.

Share your story

Personal contact information you provide as part of your story submission, including name, email address and phone number, will be used by the department for internal purposes only and to contact you about your story.

Your story may be published on the IDPwD website or social media pages. Your name may be published with your story, along with any other personal information and details contained in your story. No other personal contact information will be published without your consent.

Disclosure of personal information

Your personal information, or the personal information of your parent or guardian, will not be used by the department for any other purpose, and will not be disclosed to any other entities or third parties without your consent, the consent of your parent or guardian, or as required by law.

More information

More information about how we handle your personal information is set out in our Privacy Policy.


DISCLAIMER: The Commonwealth accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any material contained on this site. Additionally, the Commonwealth disclaims all liability to any person in respect of anything, and of the consequences of anything, done or omitted to be done by any such person in reliance, whether wholly or partially, based upon any information presented on this site.

CAUTION: Views and recommendations of third parties, which may also be included on this site, do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commonwealth, or indicate a commitment to a particular course of action. Links to other internet sites are for your convenience. These links do not constitute endorsement of material at those sites, or any associated organisation, product or service.

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