Pacifica Congress
Pacifica Congress presents Dr Phil Stahl "Alienation: What it is, what it isn’t, and how to intervene". SYDNEY Thursday 24 November 2022 CAIRNS Saturday 26 November 2022, , and MELBOURNE Wednesday 7 December 2022.
Family Therapy in Family Law Matters: When is it appropriate
Thursday 16 May 2024
PLUS ONE
This is a fantastic opportunity to hear Justice Tom Altobelli, Fiona Darroch, Dr Emmett Maher and Drew Cowen speak on Family Therapy in Family Law Matters: When it is appropriate and when it is not.
A plus one event is a networking and CPD presentation. Hosted by Pacifica Congress and sponsored by Our Family Wizard, Mills Oakley, and The Relationspace. This event will be held in Sydney 5 to 7:30 pm on 16 May 2024.
Mills Oakley Sydney
The Family Law Act Amendments and the Voice of the Child
Tuesday 28 May 2024
PLUS ONE
This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from Dr Michelle Fernando Senior Lecturer in Law and Research Degree Co-ordinator at The University of South Australia and Judge Anna Parker, FCFCOA.
A plus one event is a networking and CPD presentation. Hosted by Pacifica Congress and sponsored by Our Family Wizard and Empower Family Law and Mediation, this event will be held in Adelaide 5 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday 28 May 2024.
Judge Anna Parker is a judge of the Adelaide registry of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2).
Dr Michelle Fernando is a family law academic and researcher at the University of South Australia who researches the voices of children in domestic family law, and in cases involving the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction.
Norman Waterhouse
Desicionmaking in Family Law
Wednesday 12 June 2024
PLUS ONE
This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from Senior Judicial Registrar Jenkins FCFCOA and Dr Jenny Promnitiz.
A plus one event is a networking and CPD presentation. Hosted by Pacifica Congress and sponsored by Our Family Wizard, this event will be held at Rydges Esplanade Cairns to 7:30 pm on 12 June 2024.
Rydges Esplanade Resort
Safety Planning with Dr Lorraine Sheridan
Friday 12 July 2024
Safety planning concerns the creation of strategies aimed at protecting targets of family and domestic violence (FDV) and stalking. Safety plans identify ways to decrease the exposure of targets to further harm and help them manage their fear and anxiety. This workshop focusses on the fundamentals of FDV and stalking by::
• Understanding FDV and stalking
• FDV and stalking in the workplace
• FDV and stalking and culture
• FDV and stalking and other forms of aggression
• Warning signs of risk
• Psychological harm
• Talking with targets
• Risk assessment
The workshop aims:
• To provide foundational knowledge on what safety planning is and why it is important
• To equip attendees with transferable skills and knowledge
• To increase the confidence of attendees in being able to work with clients to produce tailored safety plans
• To demonstrate and discuss do's and don'ts in relation to safety planning
• To provide tangible advice and guidance on how to create and communicate safety plan
Stephanie Lau Plus One Melbourne Neurodivergent Children
Tuesday 9 April 2024
PLUS ONE
This is a fantastic opportunity to hear in person one of our local experts, Dr Stephanie Lau. A plus one event is a networking and CPD presentation. Hosted by Pacifica Congress and sponsored by Our Family Wizard and Empower Family Law and Mediation, this event will be held in Melbourne 5 to 7:30 pm on Thursday 21 March 2024.
Neurodivergent children in family law disputes
The increasing prevalence of autism and other co-occurring conditions presents a
challenge to all family court professionals. It is critical when working in this complex field, to possess an appropriate understanding of how to appropriately work with children and families where someone may present with neurodivergent needs.
Stephanie Lau is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist at Vincent Papaleo and Associates and a Board Approved Supervisor uniquely placed to work with families in Family Court matters.
Empower Family Law & Mediation
Disinformation, Social Media, ‘Influencers’ and ‘Advocates’:
Friday 23 February 2024
Come and see this live webinar by Californians, Dr Regina Marshall, PhD and Shawn McCall, PsyD, Esq on Disinformation, Social Media, ‘Influencers’ and ‘Advocates’: The Perils of working in Family Law: Individual and Systemic Considerations.
All family law professionals welcome.
Family Law Master series - Auckland
Tuesday 7 November 2023
A unique opportunity to participate in a masterclass workshop of topics vital to family law practice by industry experts.
The ‘BETWEEN’ of relationships: between children/young people (Tamariki/ Rangatahi) and professionals in the Family Court, an Aotearoa- New Zealand Perspective
Dr Kath Orr
DHSc
Hamilton NZ
How Psychological Scientists can help in Family Court Cases
Dr Sarah Calvert
PhD. Distinguished Scholar, Waikato University
Auckland NZ
Difficult people: identifying & managing high conflict people before they destroy you!
Dr Phil Watts
Mindstate Psychology Perth WA
Stalking: A Masterclass for Family Law Professionals
Dr Lorraine Sheridan
Mindstate Psychology
Perth WA
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Family Law Master series - Christchurch
Friday 3 November 2023
A unique opportunity to participate in a masterclass workshop of topics vital to family law practice by industry experts.
The ‘BETWEEN’ of relationships: between children/young people (Tamariki/ Rangatahi) and professionals in the Family Court, an Aotearoa- New Zealand Perspective
Dr Kath Orr
DHSc
Hamilton NZ
How Psychological Scientists can help in Family Court Cases
Dr Sarah Calvert
PhD. Distinguished Scholar, Waikato University
Auckland NZ
Difficult people: identifying & managing high conflict people before they destroy you!
Dr Phil Watts
Mindstate Psychology Perth WA
Stalking: A Masterclass for Family Law Professionals
Dr Lorraine Sheridan
Mindstate Psychology
Perth WA
Novotel Christchurch
Very Early detection, Risk Assessment Parental Alienation
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Dr Charlie Azzopardi works with families who experience parental alienation. At the Institute of Family Therapy in Malta, Dr Azzopardi sees children who often have a diagnosis of ADHD, ADD, ODD, deliberate self-harm, or suicide contemplation in the context of parental separation. Occasionally a child vehemently and aggressively refuses to see a previously loved parent. This is typically visible during high conflict legal separation processes or in foster care situations. Much attention recently has focused on crisis management and reunification programs, assessment tools, and legal interventions. However research on the very early signs of Parental Alienation (PA) is non-existent. Early detection of these signs can help identify, predict risk of parental alienation and focus treatment. This full day workshop for Family Law professionals will allow an exploration of these issues, raise discussion promote internation collaboration and cross pollination of ideas, resources and treatments.
Langham
Very Early detection, Risk Assessment Parent Alienation
Tuesday 5 September 2023
Dr Charlie Azzopardi works with families who experience parental alienation. At the Institute of Family Therapy in Malta, Dr Azzopardi sees children who often have a diagnosis of ADHD, ADD, ODD, deliberate self-harm, or suicide contemplation in the context of parental separation. Occasionally a child vehemently and aggressively refuses to see a previously loved parent. This is typically visible during high conflict legal separation processes or in foster care situations. Much attention recently has focused on crisis management and reunification programs, assessment tools, and legal interventions. However research on the very early signs of Parental Alienation (PA) is non-existent. Early detection of these signs can help identify, predict risk of parental alienation and focus treatment. This full day workshop for Family Law professionals will allow an exploration of these issues, raise discussion promote internation collaboration and cross pollination of ideas, resources and treatments.
AC Marriott
Anxious Children in the Family Court Vincent Papaleo
Thursday 3 August 2023
Plus One Proudly sponsored by Our Family Wizard
A Pacifica Congress Plus One is a great opportunity for family law professionals to come together network and participate in some fantastic professional development presentations.
Please come along to hear Mr Vincent Papaleo talk Anxious Children in the Family Court Process: Do We Have Anything To Worry About?
Crowne Plaza Hobart
When a Child Diagnosis is in Dispute: Sorting the Evidence
Wednesday 26 July 2023
Clare Rowe, Developmental Psychologist will present on the increasing applications before the Family Court that involve a child with a developmental diagnosis that is disputed between parents. With increasing rates of diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and Learning difficulties, litigating parents have another frontier to argue about. What is the Court and/or Experts role in evaluating the validity of these diagnoses and making Orders regarding intervention and treatment such as medication?
Mills Oakley
Reportable Intensive Family Therapy NEOH
Friday 26 May 2023
RIFT- Reportable Intensive Family Therapy NEOH- A four day single therapist model for complex family matters Full Day Masterclass
RIFT- is
Four days of therapy with case management follow-up
Autonomy for those involved in Family Law litigation
Different sessions and configurations of family members and allows for inclusion of extended family members
Allows therapy to address idiosyncratic circumstances of each family
In the children’s home environment and community
Spontaneous moments of therapy and building new memories- reignite or commence relationships OR get passed trauma/ parents with changed behaviour
Inclusion criteria: This is an advanced masterclass for practitioners who have:
• At least 5 years’ experience with high conflict Family Law litigants
• A thorough working knowledge of clinical treatment for anxiety and personality disorders, Family Systems Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, CBT
• Registration with AHPRA
The Hilton Sydney
High Conflict Clients (HCC) by Stephen Cohen
Thursday 11 May 2023
Plus One Proudly sponsored by Mills Oakley
A Pacifica Congress Plus One is a great opportunity for family law professionals to come together network and participate in some fantastic professional development presentations.
Please come along and bring a colleague (your plus one) to see Stephen Cohen talk on High Conflict Clients (HCC)
Mills Oakley
The intersection of Family Law and Child Protection
Thursday 20 April 2023
Proudly sponsored by Parker Coles Curtis and Our Family Wizard
A Pacifica Congress Plus One is a great opportunity for family law professionals to come together network and participate in some fantastic professional development presentations.
Please come along and bring a colleague (your plus one is free with a paid registration) to see Professor Daryl Higgins, Professor Lawrie Moloney, Senior Judicial Registrar Jennifer Crawley and Court Child Expert, Charlotte Morrison, talk on the intersection of family law and child protection systems.
Parker Coles Curtis
The intersection of Family Law and Child Protection
Thursday 9 February 2023
Proudly sponsored by Family Law International Alliance.
A Pacifica Congress Plus One is a great opportunity for family law professionals to come together network and participate in some fantastic professional development presentations.
Please come along and bring a colleague (your plus one) to see Professor Daryl Higgins and Professor Lawrie Moloney talk on the intersection of family law and child protection systems.
Farmers daughters
Dr Phil Stahl MELBOURNE
Wednesday 7 December 2022
Pacifica Congress welcomes Dr Phil Stahl
Courtyard by Marriott Flagstaff Gardens
Dr Phil Stahl CAIRNS
Saturday 26 November 2022
Pacifica Congress welcomes Dr Phil Stahl
Shangri La CAIRNS
Dr Phil Stahl SYDNEY
Thursday 24 November 2022
Pacifica Congress welcomes Dr Phil Stahl
Shangri La Sydney
AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER AFCC RECOGNISED 40 HOUR PC TRAINING
Monday 8 February 2021
AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER AFCC
RECOGNISED
40 HOUR PC TRAINING COURSE
9am - 5pm 8 to 11 February 2021
The Cinema, Melbourne University, Hawthorn Campus, Auburn Rd Hawthorn, Melbourne, Australia
75 Featherston Street
Welington 6011
New Zealand
The cinema,
AFCC Professional Training and Development in Family Law
Saturday 9 November 2019
AFCC Australian Chapter Professional Training and Development in Family Law
9am - 5pm on Saturday 9 November 2019
Rydges Wellington, New Zealand
75 Featherston Street
Welington 6011
New Zealand
Rydges Wellington
AFCC Family Report Writing Masterclasses
2 to 3 May, 2019 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
We are pleased to invite you to AFCC's Advanced Masterclasses in Family Report Writing.
2-3 May, 2019
9 to 4:30 pm
The Cinema
University of Melbourne, Hawthorn Campus
Auburn Rd, Hawthorn
The Cinema, University of Melbourne
AFCC Australian Conference 2018
16 to 18 August 2018
We are pleased to invite you to the 5th Annual AFCC Australian conference 2018
16 August 2018 - Pre-Conference Institutes
17 and 18 August 2018 - Full Conference
This years conference will be held in Adelaide at the Hilton.
Hilton
AFCC Australian Conference 2017
Friday 18 August 2017
We are pleased to invite you to the 4th Annual AFCC Australian conference 2017
17 August 2017 - Pre-Conference Institutes
18 and 19 August 2017 - Full Conference
This years conference will be held in Melbourne at the superb Crown Complex
Rooms are available in the Crown Towers and Crown Metropol for our delegates at a discounted rate. Please click on the link below and quote "AFCC" when checking out
https://aws.passkey.com/event/48988721/owner/9551058/home
Crown Promenade
AFCC 3rd Annual Australian Conference
Thursday 18 August 2016
“Assessing and determining children’s best interests in the flood of family violence claims”
18 August 2016 to 20 August 2016
Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre
AFCC 2nd Annual Conference August 2015
Building bridges: A multidisciplinary approach to Family Law
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
