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Safe Space Legal

Safe Space Legal

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Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 912..
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About Us

At Safe Space Legal, we pride ourselves as Australia's pioneering legal practice dedicated solely to child safety and safeguarding. Our team embodies over five decades of combined experience, ensuring that your organisation receives unparalleled expertise in mitigating risks and enhancing safeguarding capacities for children and vulnerable individuals. Our practice is entirely focused on supporting organisations across Australia in their efforts to protect the wellbeing of children and young people. In doing so, we offer sophisticated legal guidance and practical support that empowers organisations to maintain safer environments. By combining our extensive knowledge of organisational child protection and safeguarding, we provide a comprehensive suite of services, extending from policy development and training to rigorous risk assessments. Recognising the intricate landscape of child protection, we deliver meticulous advice, documentation, and representation if enforcement action arises. Our collaborative approach means we work alongside internal safeguarding teams and partner with external law firms, aiming to embed best practice standards in child safety within organisations. We go beyond the basics to support organisations in meeting their legal obligations, addressing concerns through thorough investigations and offering representation when necessary. Our goal is to integrate our legal acumen with a profound commitment to organisational development, helping create environments where children can thrive safely. Safe Space Legal is dedicated to advancing child safety and safeguarding practices, ensuring your organisation is equipped with expert guidance, sound legal advice, and tailored representation. Through our proactive measures, we strive to foster an atmosphere of safety and compliance, establishing your organisation as a leader in child protection.

Practice Areas

Children's Law
Family Law

Specialisations

Children's Law

Safe Space Legal is at the forefront of organisational child protection in Australia, providing unparalleled legal expertise focused exclusively on safeguarding and protecting children. Their experienced team offers comprehensive support tailored to the unique needs of organisations, ensuring that legal advice, policy development, and compliance with statutory obligations are meticulously addressed. Their proactive engagement in creating safe environments includes crafting safeguarding policies and delivering training, ensuring that organisations not only meet but exceed current child safety standards. The firm's dedication to child safety is evident in its collaborative approach, working alongside internal safeguarding teams and external partners to furnish robust risk assessments and compliance strategies. When concerns arise, Safe Space Legal stands ready to represent organisations in investigations and any necessary enforcement actions. This holistic integration of legal acumen with a commitment to child safety empowers organisations to be leaders in safeguarding, fostering environments where the wellbeing of children is paramount.

Our Team

Patrice Fitzgerald

Patrice Fitzgerald

Principal Lawyer and Director

locationMelbourne, VIC

Specialises in

Family LawChildren's Law
Brett Hogan

Brett Hogan

Senior Associate

locationMelbourne, VIC

Specialises in

Family LawChildren's LawLitigation & Disputes
Casey Murphy

Casey Murphy

Lawyer

locationMelbourne, VIC

Specialises in

Family LawChildren's Law

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Office Locations

Melbourne, VIC

Location11, 456 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 912..

Practice Categories

Family Law
  • Adoption
  • Children's Law
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Enforcement Orders
  • Financial Agreements
  • General Advice
  • Mediation
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Provision Claims
  • Relocation Orders