The National Heart Foundation of Australia ABN 98 008 419 761 (we, our, us, the Heart Foundation) collects personal information through this form, including your name, title, organisation, position, location, contact details, role or perspective, interests and responses. This may include sensitive information such as information pertaining to race or health, if you choose to provide it. By providing sensitive information, you consent to its collection, use and disclosure for the purposes described in this notice.
We collect and use this information to inform the planning and development of the National RHD Research Network, understand your interests in joining, and contact you for further information or clarification. We may disclose it to external partners and service providers assisting with Network planning, development or administration purposes. Once the Network is established, your information may be transferred to a larger capability database to support the Network.
Providing personal information is voluntary and is not required by law. If you do not provide relevant information, we may be unable to follow up on your responses, consider your interest in joining the Network or send requested updates. You do not need to provide sensitive information or agree to receive promotional communications to contribute your ideas.
If you opt in, we will also use your contact details to send Network updates and participation opportunities, or general Heart Foundation updates and promotional materials, according to your selections. If you do not want to receive direct marketing communication from us, you can unsubscribe using the link in the communication or otherwise contact us using the details below. If a third party contacts you using information we have provided to them, you will need to opt-out from receiving messages directly from that third party.
More information about how we handle personal information, how to request access to or correction of personal information we hold about you, and how to contact us if you have a privacy enquiry or complaint is set out in our Privacy Policy available at www.heartfoundation.org.au/privacy-policy.
If you have any questions about this privacy collection notice or how we handle personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer via GPO Box 9966 in your capital city, at privacy@heartfoundation.org.au or by calling 13 11 12.
Last updated06 November 2026