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August 2009

Culturally reflexive practice: implications for family dispute resolution

with Dr Susan Armstrong, University of Western Sydney

on Tuesday 25 August

This session will draw on Susan's early findings in her research with FDRPs and professionals working with culturally diverse  families; research aimed at developing  a culturally responsive model of FDR. 

 

About Dr Susan Armstrong

Dr Susan Armstrong teaches at the School of Law, University of Western Sydney.  She researches, presents and publishes in the area of family Law, family dispute resolution, assessment in higher education and the first year university experience. 

Her doctorate examined the role of women's community based legal services in family law reform. Susan has worked in a range of legal and educational contexts in different capacities including at the Family Court of Australia and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. 

She is currently engaged in a three year research project for two Family Relationship Centres in Parramatta and Bankstown to develop a model of culturally responsive family dispute resolution. In 2008 the Australian Learning and Teaching Council awarded Susan a Carrick Citation for sustained educational leadership in building capacity and enhancing the university experience of law students from diverse backgrounds.

 


 

Tuesday 25 August

5.15 pm for drinks and light refreshments
5.45 pm presentation
Concludes at 7.30pm

Venue
Deacons
Level 18
Grosvenor Place
225 George Street
SYDNEY

Cost
$25 (incl GST) members
$30 (incl GST) non-members

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By Monday 23 August to Therese on therese@leadr.com.au

CPD
This event will contribute 1.5 hours of CPD for accreditation under the NMAS and LEADR Accreditation.

A podcast of the recording from this meeting will be available to LEADR members on the LEADR website.

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