Terms & Conditions

Better Together® Conference

PRIVACY

We value your privacy. All information you provide when purchasing a ticket to the event will remain confidential. Questions on the registration form assist The Equality Project in measuring its target demographics and support the organisation's ongoing funding and sponsorship acquisitions as well as charity status obligations.

Ticketing

  1. The revenue generated from ticket sales goes toward the costs of running the conference. The Equality Project is committed to reducing the financial barriers for individuals and organisations. We offer partial and full scholarships.

  2. Tickets are refundable until 6 weeks before the event. All ticket refunds are subject to an administration fee of 10% of the value paid. Tickets are also transferable to another person or can be offered as a credit to another available program or event of equal or lesser value that The Equality Project runs. To transfer your ticket or apply for a credit, please email mail@equality.org.au directly.

  3. Concession, Senior and Under-18 ticket holders must show valid proof of eligibility upon arrival on site if required on demand.

  4. Upon registration you must supply your correct email address in order to receive the latest updates about the event. If you have previously unsubscribed from The Equality Project email updates, you will not receive emails about Better Together. Email management software does this to respect your request not to receive emails from us. We have to reverse this manually. Please email mail@equality.org.au to ask to be added back into our mailing list.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

All Australian residents 18 years old and over are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Individuals who have a temporary visa, refugee visa, reside in Australia, and can attend our events in person are also eligible to apply. Please note that individuals residing outside of Australia are not eligible for a scholarship. Additionally, The Equality Project® is not responsible for, nor equipped to assist with, visa applications or related matters for international participants.

Please refer to the Scholarship Terms & Conditions for more information.

Photography & Video Coverage

The Equality Project will take photos and videos of attendees and presenters during the conference. These images are for The Equality Project's use only and may appear on The Equality Project's website, newsletter, social media outlets and other future promotional material. By virtue of your attendance, you agree to usage of your likeness in such media. If you do not wish to be photographed please let us know.

The Equality Project may also conduct interviews of attendees, with their permission, using audio-visual equipment.

Audio recording

The Equality Project will audio record some sessions for use in the Better Together podcast, including audience questions. By virtue of your attendance, you agree to your voice being used in this way if it is captured in a recording. If you do not wish for your voice to be in a recording please let us know ahead of time.

Code of Conduct

All attendees, speakers, sponsors, vendors, partners and volunteers at our conferences/events are required to adhere to the following Code of Conduct.

Our aim in hosting events is to build community. To that end, our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and safe to participate, speak up, ask questions, and engage in conversation. We invite all those who participate in this event to help us create safe/brave and positive experiences for everyone.

The Equality Project is dedicated to providing a harassment-free environment for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, or religion (or lack thereof). We do not tolerate harassment of participants, event organisers, volunteers and staff in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate during any aspect of the event/conference, including talks, workshops, parties, social media such as Twitter, or other online media.

Expected Behaviour

  • Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you contribute to the health and longevity of the community.

  • Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.

  • Attempt collaboration before conflict.

  • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behaviour and speech (particularly on social media).

  • Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert community leaders/organisers/volunteers/staff if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even if they seem inconsequential.

Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event/conference without a refund at the discretion of The Equality Project. Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately.

LGBTIQA+

LGBTIQA+ is respectfully being used as an umbrella term to refer collectively to a wider range of people than just those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual or aromantic. The use of the acronym is not intended to exclude people who may not be specifically represented by this term.