Often, when we think about abuse of children or vulnerable adults, we think about the familial context. And while that is certainly where abuse is most prevalent, three Royal Commissions (Child Sexual Abuse, Aged Care, Disability) have shown us the risks, dynamics and vulnerabilities in […]
Community volunteers: Risk and liabilities for community-led disaster response Read More »
Communities and individuals often put themselves on the line to spontaneously respond and help rescue others when disasters strike. But such selfless and community-minded actions are not without risk. In this webinar, pro bono partner Leanne Collingburn and law graduate Jacob Currie from Hopgood Ganim
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Effective Legal Research Read More »
Legal research is an indispensable skill for lawyers, serving as the foundation of informed legal practice. It empowers legal professionals to navigate the complexities of the law and to provide sound legal advice. Most subscription-based legal research databases come at a steep cost, making them
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NDIS housing supports and appeals – The basics Read More »
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) introduced an exciting new range of home and living options for people in the scheme. Ridmi Ambalanduwa and Louise Martin from Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion, will explore the options available with a focus on the legislative framework and documents
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What is ‘good domestic violence lawyering’? Read More »
Many lawyers, regardless of their practice area, will advise or represent people who have experienced or used violence in their intimate or family relationships, making domestic and family violence (DFV) best practice an important attribute of contemporary lawyering. Associate Professor Francesca Bartlett has researched what
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Governing for Impact Read More »
Understanding how your organisation achieves its purpose and delivers impact for the clients and stakeholders it serves has become an increasing area of focus around the Board table. In this webinar, governance consultant Michelle Cutler (former Chief Operating Officer at CLCs Australia) will breakdown the
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Assessing organisational and Board performance through a strategic risk lens Read More »
As our sector continues to work through the longer term aftermath of the pandemic, the organisational implications and lessons that can be drawn from this ultimate example of a low probability / high impact event should be matters for ongoing Board reflection. In this webinar,
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What really happened at Uluru: The truth about the Statement from the Heart Read More »
Proud Badtjala/Butchulla woman, Shereene Currie, delegate and signatory to the Uluru Statement from the Heart presents what really happened at Uluru-Kata Tjuta & Yulara during those days seated side by side in the red dirt in May 2017. Shereene gracefully and generously shares her own
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