Mindframe offers the following guidance for safe reporting around the ongoing police investigation into the June death of Liqun Pan and associated incidents in Wolli Creek, NSW.
In welcome news SANE Australia’s StigmaWatch program has been expanded to now provide education and support for media professionals when communicating about Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).
Mindframe offers the following guidance for safe reporting on the recent passing of writer and film producer, Steve Bing.
In effort to adapt to challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and limitations accessing face-to-face training, Mindframe is now offering free online training sessions.
Media play an important role in reporting broader issues of public interest and unfortunately this includes when a notable celebrity dies.
How we talk about Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) has been thrust firmly into the national spotlight this week, following the recent release of the fourth season of 13 Reasons Why.
Mindframe urges media to refrain from reporting that may cause further distress for specific individuals or group of individuals in relation to the transmission of COVID-19.
Mindframe is encouraging media to expand support for the health of Australians by including the National Alcohol and Other Drugs Hotline (the Hotline) on communications related to alcohol and other drugs (AOD).
Mindframe calls on media to report safely and avoid speculation of the potential impacts of COVID-19.
New opportunities for strengthening Mindframe training programs were focus of the recent Mindframe Journalism and Public Relations Educators Advisory Group meeting held in Sydney.