Thank you to everyone who provided feedback to the Miners Rest Primary School engagement.
Our community consultation for the design of the expansion of Miners Rest Primary School has now closed.
We will use the information collected from the community workshops, online survey and comment board to inform the design.
Thank you to everyone who completed our online survey. This survey has now closed.
Engage Victoria is the Victorian Government's Online Consultation platform provided by the State of Victoria through the Department of Premier and Cabinet and supported by Harvest Digital Planning. It provides an opportunity for citizens to be involved in public decisions that affect them.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect and use information when you interact with the service.
Our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information is bound by the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) (the Act). We will only collect and use personal information in accordance with this Act and the Information Privacy Principles. Victoria’s Privacy regime and the Act are regulated by the Victorian Commissioner for Privacy and Data Protection. Under this Privacy Policy ‘Personal Information’ is understood to have the same meaning as section 3 of the Act.
We recommend that you read this Privacy Policy because it applies to everyone who visits Engage Victoria (not just to registered users).
By providing personal information and/or continuing to use Engage Victoria you consent to your personal information being collected, used and disclosed in accordance with this Privacy Policy and you also agree to Engage Victoria's Terms of Use and Community Guidelines.
We collect information about you and your use of the Engage Victoria site which may vary depending on your particular interaction with the service.
For statistical purposes, we may collect the following data about your visit to the Engage Victoria site in order to improve the service. We collect clickstream data and visitor logs to measure visitation numbers and the following information.
All of the information collected on unregistered users is completely depersonalised. This means we cannot identify who is undertaking the actions that we are monitoring. We will not attempt to identify you except when we are legally compelled to do so.
If you are a registered user, we may, in addition to the above data and depending on the nature of the consultation, collect the following information:
Note that if you register or log in to Engage Victoria via Facebook we will verify your details with
Facebook but will not store your Facebook account information.
By monitoring this additional information that you provide, we are able to protect the integrity of the discussions from individuals and groups who may attempt to unduly influence the outcomes of a consultation process. For example, we check to ensure each user has a single email account. We also review the site to protect it from spam or trolls.
We use the personal information about you to:
We will protect and handle your personal information in accordance with the Victorian Government’s Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
We may also disclose personal information, and you consent to us disclosing your personal information, with third parties, including other Victorian government departments, in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. The Act is designed to protect all information held by the Victorian public sector, including the personal information of individuals.
Regardless of whether you are a registered user, we will retain any communications that you send to us in accordance with the Victorian Public Records Act 1973. We will store this information in a secure area within our message services system and will use it in accordance with the Act or as required or authorised by law.
We collect the data and information outlined above including a combination of Google Analytics, server logs and tools within the functionality of the site, using data security protocols.
Where data in Google Analytics is stored offsite, we ensure this is depersonalised and cannot be used to identify specific individuals. Where data and information is collected via the site’s servers and tools, this is managed through our data security protocols and processes.
Not all of the information that you provide to us will be able to be viewed by other users of Engage Victoria
Content that you post on the site publicly, will be able to be viewed by everyone who uses the site. Each post will contain your username and any publically available reports from consultations, and may include quotes from participants in forums, surveys and other consultation tools.
We will never disclose the following information when supplied by you, to other users:
We try to ensure that the personal information that we collect is accurate. If information that you have provided to us is no longer accurate, please support us to update our records by logging into your Engage Victoria account page where you can update your details. Alternatively, you can Contact us
We may send you information and announcements from time to time by email or via social media networks.
You can choose to receive newsletters and other updates from us by email. If you choose this but then change your mind, you can unsubscribe at any time by following the process set out in the emails and newsletters that we send you.
There are some other important matters that you should know about:
You should regularly review this Privacy Policy for any modifications or amendments to this Policy, as your continued use of the service constitutes your deemed acceptance of the revised Privacy policy.
If you wish to make a complaint about a breach of this Privacy Policy, please contact us. We will investigate and determine any steps (if any) that we will undertake to resolve your complaint.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, or want to update your personal details held by the service, please Contact us.
Engage Victoria is the Victorian Government's Online Consultation platform provided by the State of Victoria through the Department of Premier and Cabinet and supported by Harvest Digital Planning. It provides a platform for Victorians to be involved in public decisions that affect them.
In these Terms of Use (including in the Community Guidelines and the Privacy Policy) a reference to ‘us’, ‘we’ or ‘our’ is a reference to the Crown in the right of the State of Victoria and includes its agents, instrumentalities, officers and employees from time to time, apply to everyone who uses the service, regardless of whether you are registered user.
By accessing and using this site, you are agreeing that you understand and accept these Terms of Use, which include our Privacy Policy, Moderation Policy and Community Guidelines. Please read all the terms carefully. If you are under 18 years old, please ensure that your parent or guardian understands and accepts these Terms of Use (including the Privacy Policy).
Everyone who has internet access and a web browser is able to visit Engage Victoria If you would like to participate in interactive components such as commenting or voting on issues, you may need to register.
These Terms of Use apply to everyone who uses the site regardless of whether you are a registered user.
If you decide to register with Engage Victoria, you will be asked to provide information about yourself. How we protect and use your information is also explained in our Privacy Policy We will rely on the information that you provide when you register. We will assume it is accurate and current unless you notify us that it has changed.
Any user suspected to be providing misleading information, misrepresenting their identity or misusing the service will have their registration suspended.
When you register with Engage Victoria we will ask you to choose a password. Please do not tell anyone else your password as you are solely responsible for all activities that occur on this service through your account.
If you believe your account has been compromised or hacked, please inform us immediately by the Contact Us form so we can take appropriate action.
If you have registered with Engage Victoria you can post comments and upload content to the service.
There are some rules about what you can and cannot post on the site. These rules are explained in the Community Guidelines. By agreeing to these Terms of Use you also agree to comply with the Community Guidelines. It is important to us that the service is suitable and safe for everyone who is using it. Therefore, if you violate these Terms of Use (including Community Guidelines) we may suspend your account or ban you from using the site.
Unless otherwise stated by us, the content that you post to Engage Victoria will be visible to all registered and unregistered users of the service. We do not guarantee any confidentiality in relation to the content that you post on Engage Victoria If you wish to provide confidential information, please contact the agency details relating to the particular consultation to arrange an alternative way to respond.
We monitor the content posted on Engage Victoria on a regular basis, but it is not possible to monitor all content submitted to the service at all times. This means that from time to time you may see inappropriate content on the site before we can remove it in accordance with the Community Guidelines. If you wish to report content that you believe is inappropriate, you can do so by using a reporting function or by emailing us at Contact Us.
Although we monitor public submissions to the site, we do not assume responsibility for third-party content posted on the service. We do not make any warranties, express or implied, as to the timeliness, integrity, accuracy, appropriateness, legality, reliability or quality of the content posted on Engage Victoria.
The content posted by agencies, by the public and by other stakeholders to Engage Victoria does not necessarily reflect the position, policies or views of the Victorian Government.
You understand and agree that we have ultimate editorial control over the site and may edit, remove or exercise our discretion not to publish any content from the site at any time for any reason. Without limiting this right, where we identify content that is inaccurate, offensive, inappropriate or contravenes the Community Guidelines or any other terms in these Terms of Use, we may delete the content.
If you violate these Terms of Use (including the Community Guidelines), then we may suspend your account or ban you from using Engage Victoria
All of the content that an individual posts to the site is their sole responsibility. Engage Victoria is not responsible for the content that is posted by users to the service. Engage Victoria does not endorse the views or material contained in the contributions of members of the public or third party sites and is not responsible for the content, availability or performance of external sites linked to or hosting the service.
Consultation content presented through Engage Victoria is the responsibility of the agency or agencies responsible for the specific consultation process and any queries or concerns should be directed to that agency using the contact details provided within the consultation.
We do not accept responsibility or liability for, arising from or in connection with content posted on the site.
The Engage Victoria service is provided to you on an “as is” basis and we make no statements, representations or warranties about the timeliness, accuracy, completeness or reliability of any part of the service. If you want to use or rely upon content posted on Engage Victoria , it is your responsibility to independently evaluate the content and bear all risks associated with your use or reliance on this content. You are responsible for ensuring by independent verification its accuracy, currency or completeness. You use Engage Victoria and rely on any information contained on this service at your own risk.
If you object to any content in Engage Victoria due to it being inaccurate, offensive, inappropriate or contravening the Community Guidelines or any other Terms of Use, please Contact Us.
All reports will be evaluated and if your objection is upheld the content will be hidden from public view. Please note that we reserve the exclusive right to make the final determination of what is inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive. If we do not uphold your objection, we will communicate to you why your objection was not upheld provided that we have your valid contact information.
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We are not liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense resulting from any delay in operation or transmission, communications failure, internet access difficulties or malfunction in equipment or software. If you have difficulties accessing Engage Victoria please Contact Us.
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Content that you have posted to Engage Victoria may remain on the service even after you have cancelled your registration and may be evaluated by agencies in their consultation processes. You are not entitled to have this content removed.
All of the terms in these Terms of Use (including the Community Guidelines and Privacy Policy) survive the cancellation of your registration.
You can choose to receive newsletters and other updates from Engage Victoria by email. If you then change your mind, you can unsubscribe at any time by following the process set out in the emails that we send you.
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We do not agree to any conduct associated with a linked site which may be unlawful or an infringement of rights.
Please ensure that you keep your own copies of your content, as Engage Victoria may not archive, store or back-up your content to make your content accessible online.
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We can suspend or terminate your access to the Engage Victoria service at our sole discretion at any time with or without providing you with notice and we can do so for any reason.
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All intellectual property in the content of the Engage Victoria service (except for the content submitted by you and other users including other government agencies) including without limitation the text, software, source code, pages, documents and online graphics, photographs, sounds, audio, video and other interactive features are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by law, including but not limited to the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). Engage Victoria may also contain third party material that is protected by law.
By agreeing to these Terms of Use, you agree to grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, licence to use, copy, modify and otherwise deal with the intellectual property (including but not limited to copyright) in all of the content submitted by you using the Engage Victoria service.
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If you access Engage Victoria from a location outside of Victoria, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws and Victorian laws.
We may revise these Terms of Use (including the Community Guidelines and the Privacy Policy) at any time and with or without notifying you. The updated Terms of Use (including the Community Guidelines and the Privacy Policy) will apply to you from the time that they are posted on the Engage Victoria . You should visit this page from time to time and review the current Terms of Use because they are binding on you.
We may modify or discontinue any information or features that form part of the Engage Victoria service any time, with or without notice to you, and without liability.
If any part of these Terms of Use (including the Community Guidelinesand Privacy Policy) is determined to be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that part is deemed severable from these Terms of Use and does not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining parts.
These Terms of Use (including the Community Guidelines and the Privacy Policy), as they may be varied from time to time, constitute the entire agreement between us and you with respect to your use of the Engage Victoria service.
You may not assign any of your rights to use the Engage Victoria service to anyone. If we find that you have done so, we reserve the right to suspend and/or delete your account with Engage Victoria and take further action if warranted.
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