Visitations from Overseas
For a visitation to the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide, (for the purpose of engaging in religious and spiritual activities) the following requirements for incoming Religious Brothers and Sisters are as follows;
Mandatory requirements:
- Completion of the Overseas with Declarations Form
- Presentation of either a signed Safeguarding Statement Form Or Individual Safeguarding Declaration and Disclosure Form (whichever is applicable)
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ADDITIONALLY:
- An Itinerary for the planned visit (if the visitation period is 7 days or less)
- A Police Check from your country of origin (only if visitation period is more than 30 days)
- South Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC) (if the visitation period exceeds 7 days)
The Religious Brothers and Sisters are required to provide either a signed ‘Safeguarding Statement form’ or ‘Individual Safeguarding Declaration and Disclosure’ form in relation to professional standards.
For a visitation for an event that runs for more than 7 days, it is also a legal requirement that a South Australian Working with Children Check is obtained.
The South Australian Working with Children Check can be obtained via the following link; https://screening.sa.gov.au/applications/application-information-for-individuals
Completion of the forms below are required
CWD Overseas 29 April 2025 APPROVED.pdf
Safeguarding-statement-form.pdf
Individual-safeguarding-declaration-and-disclosure-form.pdf
Once the completed paperwork has been received:
The appropriate verification of documentation will take place and permission to minister in the Archdiocese will, if appropriate then be issued by the Archbishop’s Office.
- In the case of Religious Brothers and Sisters a letter of welcome will be prepared for the Archbishop’s approval
- For any stays exceeding 30 days, the Religious Brothers and Sisters will be issued with a ‘Mandatory Notification – In a Nutshell’ document.
- For any stays exceeding 30 days, the Religious Brothers and Sisters may be required to undertake Safeguarding training as directed.
- For any stays exceeding 30 days, the Religious Brothers and Sisters will be required to attend a briefing with the Integrity and Professional Standards Team.
AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE VISITATION PERIOD:
At the conclusion of the approved visitation period, a representative from the Archbishop’s Office will follow-up to confirm that the visitation has concluded. In the event that an extension to the approved period becomes necessary, a ‘Variation to Length of Stay’ document is required to be completed and submitted. The request for the extended approval for an additional period will be reassessed at that time.