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Child Protection and the Law

Get an overview of the child protection system, with a focus on trauma‑informed client engagement and appropriate referrals.

At the end of the training, you will:

  • Gain a broad understanding of the child protection system, and the different ways child protection may become involved in your client’s life.
  • Learn about voluntary agreements, child protection orders, and the role of the Children’s Court.
  • Understand key sections of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (Vic) including ‘best interests’ principles.
  • Identify, and respond to, common intersections between child protection orders and other areas of law.
  • Apply trauma-informed skills to better support clients, particularly those with diverse and intersecting needs.
  • Identify legal and non-legal referral pathways to provide holistic care for your clients. 

Total 6 CPD units

Who is this for?

Generalist community legal sector lawyers who want to enhance their practice supporting clients with intersecting child protection legal issues.

Details

This training runs over 3 consecutive 2-hour sessions. This training is delivered through our online learning platform. You’ll be taken there to enrol.

Cost

$78 + GST and booking fee

Upcoming dates

LocationOnline
DateDay 1 - 4 November 2026 Day 2 - 11 November 2026 Day 3 - 18 November 2026
Time9:30am - 11:30am



For questions, contact training@womenslegal.org.au