If you have suffered abuse, maltreatment, or been hurt as a result of the actions or behaviours of a member of the archdiocese, such as by a priest, employee, volunteer, or member of a religious order, either currently, recently, or in the past, you are encouraged to contact the Integrity and Professional Standards Team. Staff of the team are well trained and well informed to sensitively advise you regarding what to expect should you wish to lodge your complaint or report. They are also able to provide you with advice regarding your options, next steps, and possible outcomes.

There are a range of options available to you, depending on your circumstances. These may include assistance with mediation, the provision of therapeutic support, assistance to receive an apology, and/or reparation and compensation, via one or more of the following processes: 

• The National Redress Scheme Homepage | National Redress Scheme
• The National Response Protocol National-Response-Protocol-Version-2.pdf (acsltd.org.au)
• Integrity in our Common Mission Integrity-in-our-Common-Mission-November-2023.pdf (acsltd.org.au)
• Civil litigation

The Integrity and Professional Standards Team can be contacted on 8210 8150 or via Email at receptionprofstandards@adelaide.catholic.org.au