Reporting Suspicion of Harm and Risk of Harm

How to report and who to report to

If you are worried about the immediate safety of a child or young person call 000, or if you are reporting any form of sexual abuse, call South Australia Police (SAPOL): 131 444


If you believe a child or young people has experienced harm, abuse or neglect, or is at risk of harm call the Department for Child Protection Child Abuse Report Line on: 13 14 78


To discuss or report historical abuse by Catholic church personnel, please contact the Professional Standards Unit 

Please see our flowchart guiding reporting procedures for clergy, religious, employees or volunteers of our Archdiocese.