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Child Inclusive Practice Forum 2021
The 2021 Child Inclusive Practice (CIP) Forum Expanding the lens: Child inclusion and vulnerable children gives us the chance to think how children’s lives intersect with decision making situations, when families can be quite lost and to hear children’s decisions when their voice can be lost. Voice of the child – hearing the child’s view, represent the developmental view/impact of the children.
The Child Inclusive Practice (CIP) Forum is a biennial event that brings together mediators, social workers, psychologists and counsellors that work to keep the best interests of children at the forefront of Family Dispute Resolution (mediation). The purpose of the Forum is to enrich the practice of these specialists through learning and networking. The event is organised by FRSA with assistance of the CIP network.
Due to the impacts of COVID-19 leading to uncertainty with travel restrictions, FRSA has made the decision to move this year’s Child Inclusive Practice Forum online. The CIP Forum will still be held on Monday, 7 June 2021.
Program
For more details on each presentation download the PDF version of the program below and click on the session you are interested in.
Please note:
- Program is subject to change
- The forum begins on 7 June 2021 at 9am AEST
- The views expressed in presentations are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Family & Relationship Services Australia and the CIP Clinical committee
Registration
Registration for the Child Inclusive Practice Forum 2021 is now CLOSED.
Forum delegates will have streaming access the on-demand library for up to 60 days post forum including:
- The Keynote address
- Panel Discussion
- All concurrent presentations
- Presentation slides (of presenters that provided permissions)
- The Q&A with speakers
Need help? Please contact the Conference Secretariat via frsa@kaigi.com.au, or phone on 02 6198 3218.
Delegates that are registered for the Forum also get access to an exclusive discount for Children Beyond Dispute’s 18-hour Child Inclusive Mediation and Counselling: Child Consultant Course with Professor Jennifer McIntosh AM.
Child Inclusive Mediation & Counselling is an evidence based intervention for separated parents in dispute, designed to support and powerfully realign co-parenting, by focusing on the experiences of their children.
The work combines skillful developmental consultation with children, and strategic, therapeutic feedback conversations with their parents, within a mediation or counselling process, in court or community based services.
Child Inclusion is a powerful intervention with proven potential to support co-parenting and children’s adjustment pathways after separation. Just like any powerful tool, Child Inclusion requires thorough training.
Forum Speakers
Professor Jennifer McIntosh AM
In her research fields, Jennifer has specialised in the development of assessment methods and interventions for separated families in high conflict. In 2019, she received national recognition for her work, through the award of Member of the Order of Australia, for significant contributions to developmental psychology. In 2011, she was recipient of the AFCC Stanley Cohen Distinguished Research Award. This international award recognizes outstanding research and/or research achievements in the field of family law and divorce.
She is known internationally for the development of the Child Inclusive Mediation process, supported by a four-year, prospective study of outcomes, since replicated in the USA. Through this work, McIntosh has had a substantial impact on both policy and practice formation in Australian and international Family Law. Her family law work is now housed at www.childrenbeyonddispute.com
Jennifer continues her family trauma research now as Professor of Research, The Bouverie Centre, La Trobe University. She is also Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Deakin University, and Fellow of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Jennifer has played a leading role in national and international research and associated professional development programs. Key stakeholders include the Australian Attorney General’s Department, Family and Community Services, The Office for the Status of Women, and the Family Court of Australia, the UK Family Justice Council, AFCC (USA).
Dr Joe Tucci
Anne Hollonds
Anne Hollonds commenced as National Children’s Commissioner in November 2020.
Before her appointment to the role, Anne was the Director of the Australian Institute of Family Studies, an independent statutory authority of the Australian Government responsible for conducting research and providing advice on child and family wellbeing. In over five years in this role she was also Director of the Australian Gambling Research Centre.
For more than 23 years Anne has been a Chief Executive Officer of government and non-government organisations focussed on policy, service delivery and research in health, education and social services, including the Benevolent Society and Relationships Australia NSW.
John Lochowiak
His stated priority is to raise Aboriginal cultural awareness and unity in the Catholic Church, improve social and sporting opportunities for youth, and tackle community issues, such as domestic violence and use of the drug ice.
As a Wati (initiated Man), he has strong ties to many language groups throughout Australia, including the Pitjantjatjara, Kaurna, Ramindjeri and Arrernte.
He has indicated that his NATSICC appointment will continue to build on a strong family tradition of helping others.
The father-of-five was born in Coober Pedy to a Polish father and Aboriginal mother, Mabel Walker, who was chairperson of the Umoona Community Council for 30 years. His great-grandfather, Aboriginal soldier and ANZAC Arthur Walker, landed at Gallipoli in 1915.
Additionally his family ties and being part of four generations of Walkers involved in the Otherway Centre which he now manages, will surely inspire him to make a difference helping others.
Sponsorship
FRSA invites you to consider the opportunity to sponsor this year’s Forum.
Sponsorship is a fantastic way to advertise and highlight your services and expertise to the Child Inclusive Practice network.
If you are interested in sponsoring the Child Inclusive Practice Forum 2021, please contact the FRSA team at admin@frsa.org.au or 02 6162 1811 and we’ll let you know our fantastic sponsorship options!
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Child Inclusive Practice Forum 2021
The 2021 Child Inclusive Practice (CIP) Forum Expanding the lens: Child inclusion and vulnerable children gives us the chance to think how children’s lives intersect with decision making situations, when families can be quite lost and to hear children’s decisions when their voice can be lost. Voice of the child – hearing the child’s view, represent the developmental view/impact of the children.
The Child Inclusive Practice (CIP) Forum is a biennial event that brings together mediators, social workers, psychologists and counsellors that work to keep the best interests of children at the forefront of Family Dispute Resolution (mediation). The purpose of the Forum is to enrich the practice of these specialists through learning and networking. The event is organised by FRSA with assistance of the CIP network.
Due to the impacts of COVID-19 leading to uncertainty with travel restrictions, FRSA has made the decision to move this year’s Child Inclusive Practice Forum online. The CIP Forum will still be held on Monday, 7 June 2021.
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Program
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Program
For more details on each presentation download the PDF version of the program below and click on the session you are interested in.
Please note:
- Program is subject to change
- The forum begins on 7 June 2021 at 9am AEST
- The views expressed in presentations are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Family & Relationship Services Australia and the CIP Clinical committee
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Registration
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Registration
Registration for the Child Inclusive Practice Forum 2021 is now CLOSED.
Forum delegates will have streaming access the on-demand library for up to 60 days post forum including:
- The Keynote address
- Panel Discussion
- All concurrent presentations
- Presentation slides (of presenters that provided permissions)
- The Q&A with speakers
Need help? Please contact the Conference Secretariat via frsa@kaigi.com.au, or phone on 02 6198 3218.
Delegates that are registered for the Forum also get access to an exclusive discount for Children Beyond Dispute’s 18-hour Child Inclusive Mediation and Counselling: Child Consultant Course with Professor Jennifer McIntosh AM.Child Inclusive Mediation & Counselling is an evidence based intervention for separated parents in dispute, designed to support and powerfully realign co-parenting, by focusing on the experiences of their children.
The work combines skillful developmental consultation with children, and strategic, therapeutic feedback conversations with their parents, within a mediation or counselling process, in court or community based services.
Child Inclusion is a powerful intervention with proven potential to support co-parenting and children’s adjustment pathways after separation. Just like any powerful tool, Child Inclusion requires thorough training.
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Speakers
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Forum Speakers
Keynote Speaker Professor Jennifer McIntosh AMProfessor Jennifer McIntosh AM
Jennifer McIntosh is a clinical and developmental psychologist, family therapist, and researcher.In her research fields, Jennifer has specialised in the development of assessment methods and interventions for separated families in high conflict. In 2019, she received national recognition for her work, through the award of Member of the Order of Australia, for significant contributions to developmental psychology. In 2011, she was recipient of the AFCC Stanley Cohen Distinguished Research Award. This international award recognizes outstanding research and/or research achievements in the field of family law and divorce.
She is known internationally for the development of the Child Inclusive Mediation process, supported by a four-year, prospective study of outcomes, since replicated in the USA. Through this work, McIntosh has had a substantial impact on both policy and practice formation in Australian and international Family Law. Her family law work is now housed at www.childrenbeyonddispute.com
Jennifer continues her family trauma research now as Professor of Research, The Bouverie Centre, La Trobe University. She is also Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Deakin University, and Fellow of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Jennifer has played a leading role in national and international research and associated professional development programs. Key stakeholders include the Australian Attorney General’s Department, Family and Community Services, The Office for the Status of Women, and the Family Court of Australia, the UK Family Justice Council, AFCC (USA).
ClosePanellist Dr Joe TucciDr Joe Tucci
Dr Joe Tucci is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Childhood Foundation, a social worker and psychologist. He has completed a PhD in emotional abuse and uses post-modern and narrative ideas in research, counselling and training. He has a particular interest in the impact of abuse-related trauma on brain development and the implications for practice. Joe has extensive experience in the provision of consultancy, clinical supervision and program development and evaluation.ClosePanellist Anne HollondsAnne Hollonds
Anne Hollonds commenced as National Children’s Commissioner in November 2020.
Before her appointment to the role, Anne was the Director of the Australian Institute of Family Studies, an independent statutory authority of the Australian Government responsible for conducting research and providing advice on child and family wellbeing. In over five years in this role she was also Director of the Australian Gambling Research Centre.
For more than 23 years Anne has been a Chief Executive Officer of government and non-government organisations focussed on policy, service delivery and research in health, education and social services, including the Benevolent Society and Relationships Australia NSW.
ClosePanellist John LochowiakJohn Lochowiak
John is the Manager of Aboriginal Services and head of the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry in Adelaide, he was appointed chairperson of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) at a council meeting in Darwin in 2015. NATSICC is the peak advisory body to the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, he has previously been a Vice President of the South Australian State Council of St Vincent de Paul Society and is now the State Council Consultant on indigenous matters.His stated priority is to raise Aboriginal cultural awareness and unity in the Catholic Church, improve social and sporting opportunities for youth, and tackle community issues, such as domestic violence and use of the drug ice.
As a Wati (initiated Man), he has strong ties to many language groups throughout Australia, including the Pitjantjatjara, Kaurna, Ramindjeri and Arrernte.
He has indicated that his NATSICC appointment will continue to build on a strong family tradition of helping others.
The father-of-five was born in Coober Pedy to a Polish father and Aboriginal mother, Mabel Walker, who was chairperson of the Umoona Community Council for 30 years. His great-grandfather, Aboriginal soldier and ANZAC Arthur Walker, landed at Gallipoli in 1915.
Additionally his family ties and being part of four generations of Walkers involved in the Otherway Centre which he now manages, will surely inspire him to make a difference helping others.
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Sponsors
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Sponsorship
FRSA invites you to consider the opportunity to sponsor this year’s Forum.
Sponsorship is a fantastic way to advertise and highlight your services and expertise to the Child Inclusive Practice network.
If you are interested in sponsoring the Child Inclusive Practice Forum 2021, please contact the FRSA team at admin@frsa.org.au or 02 6162 1811 and we’ll let you know our fantastic sponsorship options!
This is an Australian Community Workers Association endorsed CPD event. All registrants of the event will be eligible for seven Continuing Professional development (CPD) hours/points for their participation.
