The website is intended to stimulate debate and discussion. Participants are welcome and encouraged to challenge any statement posted on the website. However, we expect all participants to treat each other with respect and courtesy.
The Website will be self moderated but monitored by Carers Australia and the Network of Carers Associations.
Carers Australia and the Network of Carers Associations will edit or remove any inappropriate postings.
Everyone is welcome to take part in the Carers Australia National Website provided they adhere to the following terms and conditions. These rules are designed to ensure the experience is safe and enjoyable for all participants.
General registration for the website
1. Participation in the Carers Australia and the Network of Carers Associations Website
Participation in the Website and its forums is open to anyone. However, we require all participants provide their details before posting.
Persons under the age of 18 should be supervised by a responsible adult.
Only your nominated screen name will be visible to the public. If you are concerned about your privacy, we recommend you select a screen name other than your actual name for display purposes.
Do not intentionally use the name of another living person as your screen name.
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Your personal details (other than your nominated screen name) will not be made public.
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These details are being collected so the moderator may contact you if needed.
Personal contact details are only collected for the purposes stated in our privacy policy.
2. Comments deemed to be defamatory, abusive or personally insulting will be edited or removed.
You may be held legally responsible for your comments posted on this website.
You are free to challenge ideas or assertions made but you must limit your criticism to the ideas and not direct them at individuals.
Postings which criticise individuals or organisations may be edited or removed at the discretion of Carers Australia and the Network of Carers Associations.
Postings which contain abusive or offensive language may be edited or removed at the discretion of Carers Australia and the Network of Carers Associations.
Participants who repeatedly break this rule may be blocked from making further comments.
3. Comments must be relevant to the purpose of the discussion
The Website Forums are intended to explore ideas for practical support for Australia’s 2.6 million carers.
Comments that are considered irrelevant to this purpose may be edited or deleted at the discretion of Carers Australia and the Network of Carers Associations.
4. Advertising or endorsements of commercial products or services will be removed.
The Website will allow discussion of products or services that may be supplied by commercial interests provided they are relevant to the ongoing debate.
Discussion should be limited to a description of the product or service. Do not mention the name of a particular brand or supplier.
Blatant advertising is not acceptable and may be edited or deleted at the discretion of Carers Australia and the Network of Carers Associations.
5. Copyright
Material published on the internet is protected by the same laws of copyright which apply to books, videos and music.
Where you refer to the work of someone other than yourself, we suggest you properly attribute it to the original source.
By participating in the Website, you agree to allow Carers Australia and the Network of Carers Associations to publish your comments now and in the future.
6. Disclaimer
The Website hosts several open forums where ideas may be expressed that are not necessarily those supported by Carers Australia and the Network of Carers Associations.
It should not be inferred that Carers Australia and the Network of Carers Associations endorses any particular view, nor recommends any particular product mentioned on this website.
We accept no responsibility for the accuracy of information that is posted on this website by people outside of Carers Australia and the Network of Carers Associations.
7. Feedback and technical issues
Carers Australia and the Network of Carers Associations welcomes feedback on all its projects. If you wish to make a comment in relation to the Website please use the feedback link available on the bottom of any page.
If you are experiencing difficulties in using this website, please use the feedback link to report your problems.
Changes to the terms and conditions of the Website will be published on this page.