Media
Engagement with Media
Safe Places recognises and understands the role of the media in reporting on news about Safe Places.
Stories should:
- Be fair and balanced and in the public interest
- Respect the privacy of children and their families.
Safe Places will provide all reasonable assistance to journalists in the creation and reporting of news.
Media Contacts
Safe Places media contact is Katrina Archbald, Director of Quality & Systems:
- Phone 1300 993 483
- Email katrina.archbald@safeplaces.com.au
Alternative contact is Anthony Thompson, Director
- Phone 1300 993 483
Legislative Requirements
People involved in the child protection system, including vulnerable children, have legal rights protecting their privacy. Safe Places understand this may prevent publication of:
- Pictures or videos of young people, audio or print that may identify young people (e.g. name, school name, pictures, video footage)
- Material which could disclose the locations of houses accommodating young people in care. This would include showing pictures or video of the Safe Places property
In Queensland for example, the Child Protection Act 1999, section 189 prevents the publication of information about children and young people in care:
