The Adult Safeguarding Unit (ASU) offers free, confidential information, advice and support to protect the rights of adults at risk of abuse, including older people.
Adult Safeguarding Unit - Easy Read (PDF 1.8 MB)
What is safeguarding?
Safeguarding is the action that a person, organisation or community takes to promote and protect the health, wellbeing and human rights of a vulnerable adult to live free from abuse or mistreatment.
Everyone should understand and support the rights of adults.
Key functions of the Adult Safeguarding Unit (ASU)
We support the rights of vulnerable adults by:
- Supporting the community with information, guidance and resources to help safeguard adults.
- Giving confidential advice to people worried about themselves or others.
- Responding to reports of suspected or actual abuse.
- Providing tailored safeguarding support to adults experiencing abuse.
- Raising community awareness about our services and how to protect vulnerable adults.
For more details on our key functions and how we operate, refer to the South Australian Adult Safeguarding Unit - Code of Practice (PDF 2.9 MB).
Adult Safeguarding Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Adult Safeguarding Unit is guided by, and committed to upholding, the rights and freedoms outlined in the Statement on the Rights and Freedoms.
These rights are grounded in fundamental human rights principles, which remain constant even as an individual’s needs and circumstances change.
Legislation
We respond to concerns of abuse or mistreatment in accordance with the Ageing and Adult Safeguarding Act 1995.
Contact us
Online: Complete the Adult Safeguarding Unit - Online contact form
Phone: 1800 372 310 Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (except public holidays)
Email: adultsafeguardingunit@sa.gov.au
Emergency: If life is in danger, phone 000 (triple zero) or contact emergency services.
Complaints and feedback to the Adult Safeguarding Unit
Contact the Adult Safeguarding Unit to give feedback, make a complaint or ask for a review of a decision.
Adult Safeguarding – Charter of Rights and Freedom
Learn about the Adult Safeguarding Charter of Rights, including dignity, safety, equality, independence and protection from abuse and discrimination.