Overview of reforms What do we need to know to support the families we are working with? Working together and lessons to take away 15 JUNE 2015 CHILD PROTECTION FORUM TH Day 1 “Broader Issues and Implications of the “Safe Home for Life” reforms Day 1 will outline the changes to child protection legislation and practice under the ‘Safe Home for Life’ reforms and the broad implications for families and the service system. The day will offer keynote speakers on the reform, shared discussion and presentations on the key messages from emerging evidence and research base. The aim of the day will be to explore:  What will be different for families under the new system?  How might these changes show up in our work with families?  What do these changes mean for how we engage with and support families in their child protection rights and responsibilities?  How might this impact the role of workers across the service delivery continuum?  What does the latest research on child protection say and how does this fit within the reform context? Latest Research in Child Protection Guest Speakers ACWA FAMs NAPCAN Family Law Early Intervention Unit To register go to www.fwtdp.org.au Course code FW13CPF Contact: [email protected] Cost Per day: Members: $77 Non Members NGO: $132 Government: $165 Register for 1 or BOTH days !! Venue: Novotel 33 Railway St, Rooty Hill Parenting Responsibility Agreement The impacts of the reforms for Aboriginal families: statistics of removal rates Trauma informed practices Strengthbased approaches 16 JUNE 2015 CHILD PROTECTION FORUM TH Day 2“Impacts and Practice Implications for Aboriginal Families and Community” Day 2 will build on worker knowledge taking the discussion further in exploring the specific impacts and implications of the ‘Safe Home for Life’ child protection reforms for Aboriginal families and communities. The day will offer Aboriginal specific expert advice on the potential impacts of the reforms for Aboriginal families and community and a culturally based discussion panel to explore on the ground issues for workers. The aim for the day will be to explore:  How do the impacts of past history of stolen generation, removal and over representation in the child protection system fit within the new framework?  What are likely to be the direct impact on families and community and how are these best managed and supported by workers and the service system as a whole?  What special considerations need to be held at the center of practice to minimise any ongoing injustice and inequality or other negative impacts on Aboriginal families and community?  What are the key messages for supporting the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children in ways that best support cultural identity, connection and family and community resilience and healing? Yarning circle: where to from here? Guest Speakers Cheryl Orr Rosie’s Place ECAV To register go to www.fwtdp.org.au Course Code:AC06CPF Contact: [email protected] Cost Per Day: Members: $77 Non Members NGO: $132 Government: $165 Register for 1 or BOTH days !! Venue: Novotel 33 Railway Street, Rooty Hill