About the webinar

The family law landscape is dynamic, with emerging reforms critically impacting how Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs) deliver their services. This essential panel discussion ensures FDRPs and related professionals are kept current with the latest legislative changes, enabling them to navigate new complexities and maintain best practice standards.

Featuring an expert panel of legal and dispute resolution specialists, the session provides a timely conversation about the new and emerging Family Law Reforms. The discussion focuses on the implications these reforms have for FDR practice, helping you understand how to address new rules concerning post-separation parenting arrangements, financial matters, and property settlements in a mediation context.

Secure your registration to keep up with the essential legislative developments, ensuring your professional advice and practice remain current and compliant within the evolving family law system.

Learning outcomes

Participating in this online professional training will enable you to:

• Gain knowledge of the new and emerging Family Law Reforms and their direct impact on FDR practice.
• Discuss the implications of legislative changes for clients navigating post-separation parenting arrangements and financial matters.
• Evaluate how to adapt dispute resolution models to remain effective and relevant within the context of the evolving Family Law Act 1975.
• Apply expert insights from legal and dispute resolution leaders to strengthen your practice.

Who should attend

This webinar is highly relevant for FDRPs and legal professionals who must remain current with legislative changes affecting the family law system.

The target audience includes:

• Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRP)
• Lawyers practising in Family Law
• Mediators and Dispute Resolution Consultants
• Clinical Supervisors and Trainers
• Counsellors and Family Therapists working with separating families

About the presenters

The webinar is presented by a highly experienced panel of experts, hosted by Relationships Australia Victoria's Program Leader, Astrid Horter:

Dr Andrew Bickerdike – CEO of Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) and past Board Chair of Relationships Australia National. He holds a Doctorate in Dispute Resolution and tertiary qualifications in economics and psychology. Andrew is an experienced FDRP and mediator with over 20 years of practice.

Susan Hamilton-Green – Practised exclusively in Family Law for over 30 years and is accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria as a specialist in Family Law since 1990. Her expertise covers all aspects of family law, including financial and parenting matters, and she is frequently appointed as an Independent Children’s Lawyer.

Greg Rooney – A practising mediator in Australia since 1991, who retired from legal practice in 1996 to focus on mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution consulting. Greg has mediated over 1,500 disputes across diverse conflict types, including matrimonial disputes and conflict in the workplace.

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]