Medicare Australia fundraising policy
Medicare Australia will be seeking two new national fundraising partners from 1 July 2010.
We welcome requests from suitable organisations between 1 February and 30 April 2010.
All applicants need to submit a Request for national fundraising support form [PDF, 108Kb]
and provide a comprehensive partnership proposal. These requests should be sent to:
The Manager
Communication and Government Relations Branch
Medicare Australia
PO Box 1001
Tuggeranong DC ACT 2900
All charities supported by Medicare Australia must be an incorporated association under the relevant State or Territory Association Incorporation Act.
In addition Medicare Australia will only consider fundraising and sponsorship for organisations that are:
- health related
- non-political
- not raising money for religious purposes, however the charity may be a religious organisation e.g. St Vincent de Paul
- undertaking activities that fit with the purpose and vision of Medicare Australia.
Our fundraising and sponsorship arrangements are based on in-kind support only.
National level fundraising
Two health-related charities are supported at a national level each year (for a maximum of two years), with promotional material for each charity being displayed in a Medicare office for a maximum of four weeks each year.
To help support this process we have a formal application process. Each charity seeking support at a national level will need to complete and submit an Application for national or state level support form.
State level fundraising
Two health-related charities will be supported at a state level each year, with promotional material for each charity being displayed in a Medicare office for a maximum of four weeks. Applications for state support should be sent to the attention of the State Manager, GPO Box 9822 in your capital city.
Appropriate organisations for fundraising
Medicare Australia can offer support to appropriate charities, such as:
- health related
- non-political
- not raising money for religious purposes, however the charity may be a religious organisation e.g. St Vincent de Paul
- undertaking activities that fit with the purpose and goals of Medicare Australia.
All charities supported by Medicare Australia must be an incorporated association under the relevant State or Territory Association Incorporation Act.
Pre-purchase of goods
Some charities may request the pre purchase of goods for sale. The purchase of any goods and services by Medicare Australia must be in accordance with our legislative requirements under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997, Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines, and the Medicare Australia Procurement Guidelines. Medicare Australia’s does not enter into any fundraising period activities that requires the pre-purchase of goods.
Application for national and state level support
Application for national and state level support [PDF, 108Kb]
More information
Any questions about fundraising activities should be directed to the Communication and Government Relations branch email info@medicareaustralia.gov.au
or call 02 6124 7885.
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Last updated: 18 March, 2010
