Other safeguarding bodies

If life is in danger, phone 000 (triple zero).

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Responsible for ensuring safety and quality of services delivered under the NDIS.

Phone 1800 035 544
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission website

DHS Adult Safeguarding Unit

Supports the community with guidance and resources to help safeguard vulnerable adults and respond to reports of abuse.

Phone 1800 372 310
DHS Adult Safeguarding Unit web pages

Aged Rights Advocacy Service

Helps people receiving aged care services and their carers to address service-related issues or abuse of older people.

Phone 8232 5377
Aged Rights Advocacy Service website

Disability Advocacy and Complaints Service of SA

Supports people with disability, their families and carers by providing information, advocacy and assistance to resolve issues relating to disability services, rights, housing, education, employment, health and the NDIS across South Australia.

Phone 7122 6030
Disability Advocacy and Complaints Service of SA

Office of the Chief Psychiatrist

Safeguards the rights of individuals, seeks to improve service delivery and guides the administration of the Mental Health Act 2009.

Phone 8226 1091
Office of the Chief Psychiatrist

Office of the Public Advocate

Protects the rights and interests of people with reduced mental capacity and their carers.

Phone 8342 8200
Office of the Public Advocate website

If you are unsatisfied with your outcome

Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner

Assesses and resolves complaints about healthcare and community services in South Australia. If possible, you are legally required to make your complaint directly to the service provider before lodging a complaint with the HCSCC.

Phone 8226 8666
Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner website 

Equal Opportunity Commission

If you believe you have experienced unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, victimisation or conversion practices, you can complain to the Commission.

Phone 8207 1977
Equal Opportunity Commission website