About the webinar

The Family Law Act 1975 underwent several significant amendments in 2023, aimed at enhancing safety and simplifying the system for separating families while centring the best interests of the child. This essential webinar provides a timely and in-depth discussion on the practical implications of these changes, ensuring practitioners are fully compliant and informed.

You'll hear from a highly experienced family law practitioner on the impacts of the amendments implemented by the Australian Government Attorney-General's Department. This insightful training covers the latest changes, focusing on strategies to effectively respond to client queries and confidently refer clients appropriately when necessary.

Secure your registration to gain specialist legal and practical knowledge, ensuring your professional advice and service delivery remain current and legally robust within the evolving family law system. 

Learning outcomes

Participating in this online professional training will enable you to:

• Gain knowledge of the practical impact of these family law changes on how you deliver services and on clients' experiences.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the Attorney-General's Department changes to the Family Law Act 1975.
• Acquire information and strategies to confidently respond to client queries regarding the recent reforms.
• Learn how to appropriately refer clients when required by the complexity of the new legislative framework.

Who should attend

This webinar is highly relevant for professionals whose practice intersects directly with family separation, dispute resolution, and the Family Law Act 1975.

The target audience includes:

• Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRP)
• Counsellors and Family Therapists
• Lawyers practising in Family Law
• Social Workers and Case Managers
• Mental Health and Allied Health Professionals supporting separating families

About the presenters

The webinar is presented by a specialist in Family Law and alternative dispute resolution:

Clare Moran – Senior Advisor, Family Law at Relationships Australia Victoria. Clare is an accredited family dispute resolution practitioner and practising lawyer. She has a particular interest in alternative dispute resolution, family law (parenting and property), child protection, and family violence matters.

Purchase access

Use the purchase button to process your payment through our secure gateway. As soon as your purchase is complete, we’ll email you the details for immediate access to the recording within our Moodle Learning Management System.

System requirements for online training

To ensure you can participate in this webinar, please have access to the following:

• Desktop or laptop computer
• A reliable, stable internet connection
• Working microphone and speakers
• Webcam (either built-in or external to your computer)
• Headphones (recommended for optimal audio clarity)

Contact us

For further details or questions, please contact our Centre for Learning and Innovation:

Phone: (03) 8573 2222

Email: [email protected]