Working with People who use Family Violence: Considerations within the Family Law Sector

- a Panel Discussion

Thursday 29 May 2025, 5.00 PM - 9.00 PM

The Quarters Forresters Beach

Tickets $90

Join us for the Central Coast Family Law Pathways Annual Dinner 2025. Our major network event for the year connects professionals working within or alongside the Family Law System to achieve the best outcomes for separating families.

The evening offers a panel of Central Coast Family Law Professionals, exploring the topic 'Working with People who use Family Violence: Considerations in the Family Law sector'.

Hosted by MC Joe Coyte and facilitated by Danielle Habib, the evening is sure to inspire. The topic will provide insight into users of family violence including discussion around addressing coercive control, men’s behavioural change programs and the perspective of the child. Leaning into the panel’s diverse experience, wisdom and through case studies, the evening offers you an opportunity to challenge, reflect upon, and grow your practice.

THE PANEL

Her Honour Judge Jane Costigan- Federal Circuit of the Family Law Court of Australia Divison 2

Celeste Uerata- Operations Manager, Child and Family Services, Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services

Lexi Ianson- Independent Child Lawyer, Legal Aid

Hayden Tucker- Mens behavioural change specialist caseworker, Counsellor Men and Families, CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay

Karan Mahimkar- Practice Lead, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Respectful Man facilitator, Interrelate

What to expect

Networking Opportunities: Connect with local professionals, build a support network, and share experiences. Forge new connections with colleagues across legal and community services who understand client needs in family separation.
Expert Panel Discussion: Leaning into the panel’s diverse experience, wisdom and through case studies, the evening offers you an opportunity to challenge, reflect upon and grow your practice.
2-Course plated dinner: The Olive Grove is a refined venue that effortlessly combines contemporary elegance with timeless charm. A thoughtfully curated menu of modern Australian cuisine, with a wide selection of Australian wines available to complement every dish. Specific dietary requirements will be catered for.

* This discussion is for all practitioners, in legal and non-legal services, working to support separated families.

For further information please contact Hollie McErlain, Project Officer, Central Coast Family Law Pathways Network, centralcoast@flpn.com.au 0421 811 075.