On Friday 16 May 2025, 69 collaborative professionals from across Australia and overseas came together in Brisbane for a one-day conference hosted by the Queensland Association of Collaborative Practitioners (QACP) in partnership with the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals (AACP). It was a rare chance to meet face-to-face and explore how we can keep evolving…
Over the past year, AACP has been working strategically behind the scenes to advance collaborative practice across the legal, financial and education sectors. We’ve made inroads with the FAAA, progressed dialogue with the education sector and are engaging with the judiciary on key reforms. A summary of this work – “Advocacy in Action” is now…
AACP’s A Celebration of Collaboration event in Sydney on 10 February was a remarkable evening. Beyond the heartfelt speeches, the celebratory toasts, and the stunning venue – thank you, JLL – the gathering served as a powerful reminder of the people and organisations dedicated to fostering and investing in collaborative practice. A highlight of the…
On 10 February 2025 the AACP Board gathered at JLL’s offices in Sydney for or a focussed and productive strategic planning session. It was a demanding yet rewarding day as the Board reaffirmed our commitment to the future of Collaborative Practice in Australia. With expert guidance from Michelle Laforest, the Board mapped out a clear…
If you couldn’t make it to our February AACP National Practice Group meeting, here’s a brief recap on the insightful session led by Rose Cocchiaro of Resolve Divorce. In her presentation, Rose introduced WRAP (HeathBrothers.com/Decisive), a no-nonsense framework designed to help professionals make smarter, more effective decisions. Key takeaways included: ✔️ Widen your options –…
What is a “Board Around”? AACP introduced its “Board Around” initiative in 2020, as part of its commitment to fostering stronger connections with collaborative communities across Australia. The concept is simple yet impactful: the AACP Board holds in-person meetings in different states and territories on a rotational basis, enabling the Board to conduct its business…
Announcing the 2024/2025 AACP Board: Bernie Bolger – President (NSW) Julia Brierley – Vice-President (NSW) Joe Buckley – Vice-President (VIC) Lynda McKie CFP® – Treasurer (QLD) Genevieve Morgan – Company Secretary (NSW) Sue Abrams – Immediate Past President (NSW) John Thynne – Board Member (QLD) Colin Kaeser – Board Member (WA) Genevieve Morgan – Board Member…
AACP’s National Practice Group is a dynamic forum where AACP members come together for professional development and networking. Meeting quarterly, the National Practice Group provides a platform for collaborative professionals from across Australia to exchange ideas, share expertise, explore best practices in collaborative law, stay up-to-date on what is happening in the collaborative space and…
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…
AACP thanks our platinum, gold, and silver corporate members:
AACP thanks our corporate partners:
