Centacare Catholic Country SA collaborates extensively with Government and non-government agencies, service provider networks, clients and community groups to ensure the ongoing relevance of our services and the effectiveness of the broader human service system.

Centacare Catholic Country SA sees itself as a key organisation working with and assisting people throughout much of rural South Australia

Vision

Through our commitment to service excellence, we will strive to build safe, sustainable, vibrant, innovative and engaged communities in the regions we serve.

Statement of Purpose

Our purpose is to promote the wellbeing of people in their local communities through the development and delivery of professional social services that accord with the principals and values embedded within Catholic Social Teaching.

Values

Our conviction is that every person is created in the image and likeness of God

Each person has an inalienable dignity which must be respected and strengthened

Every person has rights that must be protected

We must contribute to the welfare of all, and our obligation in action is towards the common good

The poor and the vulnerable attract our special concern and care and advocacy

By infusing our work with these values we work to implement our vision and our purpose

Our Way

Our work is fully based on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

We acknowledge, value and respect the traditional custodians of this land.

We are committed to always providing professional services inclusive of diversity.

Place-based thinking enhances our community effectiveness.

We will not compromise on the safety and wellbeing of our staff and clients.

View our Strategic Plan

Client Privacy Policy

Centacare collects and holds information in order to provide tailored services to Clients and to meet obligations contained in funding and service agreements.

Generally, the type of Personal Information collected relates to:
• contact information (i.e. name, address, phone numbers);
• demographics (i.e. gender, ethnicity, marital status, occupation); and/or
• type of service required.

Personal Information is only ever released if required by law or requested by an individual that is using or has used Centacare services in relation to their own file.

Our Client Privacy Policy sets out how Centacare Catholic Country SA collects and treats personal information relating to individuals who use its services. The policy details how it will comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth) and the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 (Commonwealth) (together the “Privacy Act”) and the thirteen Australian Privacy Principles. The Policy will also detail how Centacare Catholic Country SA manages privacy in its organisation.

View our Client Privacy Policy

Corporate Memberships

Centacare Catholic Country SA is proud to be involved with the following Corporate Memberships and Peak Bodies:

• Catholic Social Services Australia.
• Child and Family Focus SA.
• Employee Assistance Programs in Australasia.
• Family and Relationship Services Australia.
• South Australian Council of Social Service.