Community organisations in South Australia have a responsibility to provide a healthy, safe and risk-free environment for their staff, members, volunteers and the communities they serve. This includes:
- ability to manage crisis situations
- preventative measures to reduce legal liability.
These responsibilities can include obligations under Commonwealth and State legislation.
The South Australian Government provides a range of tailored information, resources and training to help organisations understand these responsibilities and meet their legal obligations. The Office for Volunteers (OFV) provides:
These resources are also available through Volunteer Resource Centres and Local Councils.
More information
On this site
Legal considerations for community organisations
Supporting members, staff and volunteers
Police checks
Other websites
Risk management training modules - Office for Volunteers