Resources
Our Kids - short film
11th November 2020
OUR KIDS film
Including a Q&A with Judge Sexton and Rick Welsh and questions from Elders and others that will demonstrate ways to protect Aboriginal children from the Foster care system and to encourage the Aboriginal community to use the family law system to keep children connected to family and culture which is vitally important given 50% of children in foster care on the North Coast are Aboriginal.
OUR KIDS film
Including a Q&A with Judge Sexton and Rick Welsh and questions from Elders and others that will demonstrate ways to protect Aboriginal children from the Foster care system and to encourage the Aboriginal community to use the family law system to keep children connected to family and culture which is vitally important given 50% of children in foster care on the North Coast are Aboriginal.
Past Webinars
28th June 2022
The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principles
Presented by Dr Virginia Marshall
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The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principles
Presented by Dr Virginia Marshall
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15th September 2021
FCFCOA Court Merger (available until the end of 2021)
Presented by Lisa O’Neill, Anna Parker, Janet Carmichael & Anne-Marie Rice
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FCFCOA Court Merger (available until the end of 2021)
Presented by Lisa O’Neill, Anna Parker, Janet Carmichael & Anne-Marie Rice
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26th May 2021
Legal Systems Abuse and Coercive Control
Presented by Professor Heather Douglas
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Legal Systems Abuse and Coercive Control
Presented by Professor Heather Douglas
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19th October 2020
The view of Australian Judicial Officers on domestic and family violence perpetrator interventions
Presented by Professor JaneMaree Maher
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The view of Australian Judicial Officers on domestic and family violence perpetrator interventions
Presented by Professor JaneMaree Maher
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2nd September 2020
Child Inclusive & Developmentally Focused Dispute Resolution:
Two evidence-based methods
Presented by Professor Jennifer McIntosh
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Child Inclusive & Developmentally Focused Dispute Resolution:
Two evidence-based methods
Presented by Professor Jennifer McIntosh
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17th June 2020
Parenting Capacity & Mental Health
Presented by Rose Cuff
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Parenting Capacity & Mental Health
Presented by Rose Cuff
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3rd June 2020
Linguistic & Cultural Barriers to Aboriginal Access to Justice
Presented by Ben Grimes
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Linguistic & Cultural Barriers to Aboriginal Access to Justice
Presented by Ben Grimes
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20th May 2020
Understanding & Responding to Controlling & Escalating Behaviour in Children
Presented by Trent Savill
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Understanding & Responding to Controlling & Escalating Behaviour in Children
Presented by Trent Savill
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10th June 2020
A Safety Model for Working with Survivors & Perpetrators of Family Violence
Presented by David Mandel
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A Safety Model for Working with Survivors & Perpetrators of Family Violence
Presented by David Mandel
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Other Useful Links
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
See information about attending court, staying safe at court, getting support and helpful videos – You can Separate Smarter and What to expect when attending a court hearing.
Educational Videos by FLPN Victoria
Please follow the link to view a number of videos produced by the Victorian Family Law Pathways Network - Greater Melbourne.
Including helpful topics such as;
- Overview of Property Settlements
- Best Interests of the Child
- Family Dispute Resolution under the Family Law Act (1975)
and many other topics and information on frequently asked questions.
Family Law Pathways Network - Sydney Resources
Family Law Pathways Network Sydney Research Links
GREATER SYDNEY
FAMILY LAW PATHWAYS NETWORK
Supporting and resourcing a network of organisations and professionals operating within the broader family law system to achieve the best outcomes for separating families.ABOUT
Our range of services.Our range of services.
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Our vision is a connected family law system that minimises conflict and supports the best interests of children. We seek to achieve the vision by encouraging professionals from the legal sector and the non-legal sector to work together, and by providing opportunities to learn and share information.Our purpose is to create a clear pathway for families making their way through the family law system.SERVICE DIRECTORY
Links to useful services and resources to enhance the capacity of professionals in the legal and non-legal sector to assist families post-separation.MEMBERSHIP
Become a member of the Greater Sydney Family Law Pathways Network and contribute to creating a more collaborative family law system. There are no membership fees, the only criteria are that you work in the family sector.CONTACT
Greater Sydney Family Law Pathways NetworkBranch Office:
1C/383-385 Port Hacking Rd, Caringbah NSW 2229Our Vision
Our vision is a connected family law system that minimises conflict and supports the best interests of children.We seek to achieve this vision by encouraging professionals to work together, and providing opportunities to learn and share information.We aim to:
Establish and maintain professional relationships.
Raise knowledge of the role and expertise of all professionals in the family law system.
Provide training in a multi-disciplinary way to network members.
Our VisionOur Structure
Family Law Pathways Networks are managed by a local steering committee which draws expertise across government, non-government and legal organisations.The Network is the primary organisation that brings all public, community and private service providers together including the Family Law Judiciary, Family Relationship Centre providers, Therapists, Private Legal Practitioners, Legal Aid NSW and Community Legal Centres.A Project Officer is employed to coordinate the day to day operations of the Network.
FAMILY LAW PATHWAYS NETWORK
Supporting and resourcing a network of organisations and professionals operating within the broader family law system to achieve the best outcomes for separating families.ABOUT
Our range of services.Our range of services.
Read More
Our vision is a connected family law system that minimises conflict and supports the best interests of children. We seek to achieve the vision by encouraging professionals from the legal sector and the non-legal sector to work together, and by providing opportunities to learn and share information.Our purpose is to create a clear pathway for families making their way through the family law system.SERVICE DIRECTORY
Links to useful services and resources to enhance the capacity of professionals in the legal and non-legal sector to assist families post-separation.MEMBERSHIP
Become a member of the Greater Sydney Family Law Pathways Network and contribute to creating a more collaborative family law system. There are no membership fees, the only criteria are that you work in the family sector.CONTACT
Greater Sydney Family Law Pathways NetworkBranch Office:
1C/383-385 Port Hacking Rd, Caringbah NSW 2229Our Vision
Our vision is a connected family law system that minimises conflict and supports the best interests of children.We seek to achieve this vision by encouraging professionals to work together, and providing opportunities to learn and share information.We aim to:
Establish and maintain professional relationships.
Raise knowledge of the role and expertise of all professionals in the family law system.
Provide training in a multi-disciplinary way to network members.
Our VisionOur Structure
Family Law Pathways Networks are managed by a local steering committee which draws expertise across government, non-government and legal organisations.The Network is the primary organisation that brings all public, community and private service providers together including the Family Law Judiciary, Family Relationship Centre providers, Therapists, Private Legal Practitioners, Legal Aid NSW and Community Legal Centres.A Project Officer is employed to coordinate the day to day operations of the Network.