It is the policy and practice of the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide that all persons who have a responsibility through their role within the Archdiocese (whether paid or voluntary) and/or who have the potential to have one-on-one contact with children, youth and vulnerable people must undergo a Working with Children Check. The check is used as part of the assessment process to determine a person’s suitability for volunteering or for a position of employment within the Archdiocese of Adelaide and within associated organisations closely affiliated with the Catholic Archdiocese.

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The Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide respects the privacy of each individual and is committed to the protection of personal information. All information provided by applicants or information received in relation to an applicant’s checks will be treated confidentially and with the utmost regard to the individual’s privacy.  All Safeguarding Operations personnel are bound by the National Privacy Principles (NPP) that guides organisations in regard to the collection, use, disclosure and handling of personal information.

Information about an individual will only ever be accessed by a limited group of authorised persons who are required to assist with the lodgement, adjudication update, and the notification process. All the information provided is managed and stored within Safeguarding Operations Team, which is a separate secure area, not accessible to unauthorised personnel.

Information relative to the checks is collected through our locations and provided to the Safeguarding Operations Team to facilitate the necessary verifications and registrations via DHS. The information relative to the check is held on internal systems to document that the appropriate checks have been conducted in accordance with legislation.

Information that is retained by the Safeguarding Operations Team includes the Initiation Check Request form, email notifications relative to checks (existing and renewals) received from Department Human Services and or locations, a system notation as to the result of the check, and any summarizing documents relating to the outcome.  If an individual chooses not to provide consent to the collection of their personal information, a recognised paid or volunteer role may not be able to be continued for future Archdiocesan activities.

The information provided on the Initiation Check Request Form and any information received by the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide during the check process cannot be used without your prior consent for any other purpose other than in relation to the assessment of your suitability to obtain clearance to be considered for appointment to a position of trust on behalf of the Archdiocese.  The only exception to this will be:

• If a statutory obligation or court Order requires otherwise
• If further consent is obtained from you clearly stating the purpose for which the information will be used. 

Any further enquiries relating to information held in relation to the checks should be directed to the Manager, Safeguarding Operations (08) 8210 8150 or via email to receptionsava@adelaide.catholic.org.au