Quotes can be attributed to Dr Katrina Lines – Act for Kids CEO
“The suffering Elizabeth experienced is harrowing and our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by her tragic and avoidable death.
No child should ever have to experience the pain this little girl endured.
As a society our goal must always be to protect children and their right to live safe, healthy lives. It is not enough to rely on systems to do this, we need communities to help keep kids safe. Sadly, in this case, Elizabeth’s community was the biggest risk, and she was left isolated and vulnerable.
Act for Kids acknowledges the incredibly challenging and complex situations child safety officers, law enforcement, legal and medical practitioners face every day when protecting children, balancing rights, and making critical decisions about a child’s life.
Act for Kids welcomes a coronial inquiry into Elizabeth’s death, to promote learning and explore ways to strengthen communities, systems and measures to enhance society’s ability to safeguard children and uphold their rights.”
-ENDS-
Act for Kids media contact:
Melanie Whiting
M: 0427 794 666
E: melanie.whiting@actforkids.com.au