We are thrilled to see Collaborative Professionals NSW Board member, Aileen Slattery, featured in Lawyers Weekly recently for her insightful article that emphasises the importance of Collaborative Practice in prioritising clients’ needs and fostering well-being within the legal profession. In the article, Aileen explores how Collaborative Practice is transforming the way legal professionals approach dispute…
One of AACP’s EOFY Resolutions is to express our gratitude to those organisations who have given AACP extraordinary support over the last 12 months. Topping the ranks would be our integrated states members, Collaborative Professionals NSW and CollaborativeSA. What is an Integrated State? Integrated membership means that members of Integrated States enjoy dual membership with both…
We are applying the finishing touches to the AACP website’s upgraded and streamlined “Find a Professional” directory. As from 1 July 2024, you will see: Improved Search Filters – it’s easier than ever to find the right professional. Simplified and Consistent Collaborative Role Descriptions – “compare apples with apples”. Expanded Areas of Law – we’ve…
About the Bursary The Freda Rose Wigan Memorial Bursary is awarded by QACP in memory of Freda as an early member of QACP and a pioneer of Collaborative Practice in Queensland. It is intended that the Bursary will be awarded on an annual basis from 2024, with the first Bursary to be announced in early…
It’s time to renew your connection to Australia’s leading network for collaborative professionals as a member of the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals (“AACP”). For members in New South Wales and South Australia, this renewal includes a renewal of your membership of Collaborative Professionals (NSW) and CollaborativeSA. We are pleased to confirm that there will…
President of Collaborative Professionals (NSW), Shelby Timmins, recently discussed the significant advantages of the collaborative divorce process in an article in the Australian Financial Review. Whilst the collaborative process is particularly suited for families navigating the challenges of separation and divorce, we are seeing increasing interest and uptake for Collaborative Practice in other legal areas…
The first of AACP’s Quarterly National Practice Group for 2024 will take place on 7 February 2024. The meeting will involve: a presentation by AACP Vice-President Julia Brierley and CP(NSW) President, Shelby Timmins on the topic of assessing client suitability for collaborative matters; and the opportunity to connect with collaborative professionals from around Australia in…
The AACP Board will be travelling to Adelaide on Monday, 19 February 2024 for the first of the Board-Arounds for 2024. The new Board is looking forward to catching up with our colleagues from Collaborative SA and local collaborative professionals for an evening of professional development and making collaborative connections.
Our virtual office will be closed during the Christmas period from 5:00pm Thursday 21 December 2023 to 8:30am on Wednesday 10 January 2024. We look forward to collaborating with you in 2024!
Congratulations to Lynda McKie, Perpetua Kish and Joe Buckley who were elected to join the AACP Board for a 3-year term, at our recent AGM. Congratulations also to long time Board members, Cassandra Pullos and Sue Abrams, who were elected for an additional 12-month term. AACP’s Constitution (Clause 5.2) sets out the requirements for the…
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