Expression of interest are now open for Legal Aid Queensland’s next Child Protection Masterclass in February 2025.
The training will provide practical skills to lawyers working in the child protection jurisdiction with a focus on representing parents. It will also be an opportunity to network and share knowledge and information with the aim of cultivating best practice service delivery in child protection.
This comprehensive masterclass includes presentations, workshops and facilitated panel discussions and will cover essential topics, including:
• Building rapport and reality testing: Working with clients who have complex co-morbidities.
• Family group meetings: Preparation strategies for setting your clients up for successful case plans.
• Court ordered conferences: Mastering mediation and negotiation techniques in child protection cases.
• Preparing for hearings: Delivering effective advocacy in the Childrens Court.
A full program will be distributed to registered attendees.