{"id":109,"date":"2025-08-08T13:20:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T03:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portraitpatch.com.au\/sunshinecoast\/?page_id=109"},"modified":"2025-08-08T13:20:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T03:20:59","slug":"child-safety-photography-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/portraitpatch.com.au\/sunshinecoast\/child-safety-photography-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Safety &#038; Photography Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p lang=\"fr-FR\"><span lang=\"en-US\">At Portrait Patch, your child<\/span>\u2019<span lang=\"en-US\">s safety and wellbeing always come first. We<\/span>\u2019<span lang=\"en-US\">re committed to delivering a fun and respectful photography experience while meeting the highest standards for child safety, privacy, and professionalism.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 lang=\"fr-FR\">&#x1f31f; <span lang=\"en-US\">Our Child Safe Commitment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\"><span lang=\"en-US\">We operate in alignment with Queensland<\/span>\u2019s <span lang=\"en-US\">Child Safe Standards<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\"> and the 10 <\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">National Principles for Child Safe Organisations<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">. This means we:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Prioritise the safety, dignity and rights of every child<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Create a culturally safe and inclusive environment<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\"> for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and children from diverse backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Welcome family input and feedback<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\"> to continuously improve our practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Support children to participate in a positive, pressure-free experience<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 lang=\"fr-FR\">&#x1f4f8; <span lang=\"en-US\">During Photography Sessions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\"><span lang=\"en-US\">We work hand-in-hand with centre staff to ensure a calm, secure and supportive environment. Our photographers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Are always <\/span><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">within sight of centre staff<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Use only <\/span><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">professional photography equipment<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\"> (never personal devices or phones).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Photograph children <\/span><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">gently and respectfully<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\">, without pressure or force.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Never enter private areas or change nappies\/clothing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Use <\/span><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">centre-approved open areas<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\"> (such as the playground or a designated room).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 lang=\"fr-FR\">&#x1f468;&#x200d;&#x1f469;&#x200d;&#x1f467;&#x200d;&#x1f466; <span lang=\"en-US\">Consent &amp; Group Photos<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Parental or guardian consent is required<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\"> before we photograph a child.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"pt-PT\">A <\/span><strong><span lang=\"fr-FR\">Consent Form<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\"> is provided and must be <\/span><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">completed<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\"> before photo day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"en-US\">For group photos:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"en-US\">A composite group photo may include your child<\/span>\u2019s <span lang=\"en-US\">first name<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\"> alongside other consenting children and educators.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Group images may be displayed internally<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\"> at the centre and are available for purchase by other families in the same group.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"en-US\">If you do not wish your child to appear do not complete the consent process and they will be excluded entirely from all photography including group photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 lang=\"fr-FR\">&#x1f510; <span lang=\"en-US\">Privacy &amp; Image Handling<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Your child<\/span>\u2019<span lang=\"en-US\">s images are stored securely on <\/span><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">password-protected devices and encrypted cloud storage<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\"> (using Australian-based servers).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Families receive a <\/span><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">private access code<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\"> to download purchased digital images online. Only your child<\/span>\u2019<span lang=\"fr-FR\">s images <\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">are available for download by you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"en-US\">We <\/span><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">never share children<\/span>\u2019<span lang=\"en-US\">s names or images publicly<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\"> without your written consent.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 lang=\"fr-FR\">&#x1f9d1;&#x200d;&#x1f4bc; <span lang=\"en-US\">Our Team<\/span><\/h2>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\"><span lang=\"en-US\">All Portrait Patch photographers and assistants:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Hold a valid <\/span><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Working With Children Check (Blue Card)<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Have been trained in our <\/span><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Child Safety &amp; Privacy Policy<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Know how to <\/span><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">speak with children gently<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\">, and support them to feel comfortable and confident during their photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 lang=\"fr-FR\">&#x1f4e3; <span lang=\"en-US\">Feedback, Questions or Concerns?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\"><span lang=\"en-US\">We welcome your feedback and are happy to answer any questions you may have. If something doesn<\/span>\u2019<span lang=\"en-US\">t feel right, please contact us \u2014 your voice matters, and we are always here to listen and act.<\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"fr-FR\">&#x1f4e7; <span lang=\"en-US\">admin<\/span><span lang=\"fr-FR\">@portraitpatch.com.au<\/span><br \/>\n&#x1f4de; <span lang=\"en-US\">07 54927284<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Portrait Patch, your child\u2019s safety and wellbeing always come first. We\u2019re committed to delivering a fun and respectful photography experience while meeting the highest standards for child safety, privacy, and professionalism. &#x1f31f; Our Child Safe Commitment We operate in alignment with Queensland\u2019s Child Safe Standards and the 10 National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. 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