We are thrilled to announce that QACP has joined both CP(NSW) and CollabSA, to become an integrated member of the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals (AACP). This integration represents a significant step forward in creating a unified national network. By aligning across the states and territories, we present a stronger, more cohesive front, empowering our…
AACP’s outgoing President, Sue Abrams had the privilege of attending CP(NSW)’s 2024 Main Event in Sydney on 14 November 2024, a sold-out gathering at the fabulous de Vine Food and Wine! Attendees heard from the extraordinary Amani Haydar, an award-winning advocate, artist and author about her life experiences. Amani’s powerful story of resilience – addressing…
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…
AACP is excited to celebrate the growth of Collaborative Practice in Wills & Estates in NSW On 19 September, AACP President Sue Abrams had the honour of serving as MC at the launch event for the Collaborative Professionals (NSW) Wills & Estates Practice Group in Sydney. It was an evening marked by warmth, enthusiasm 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…
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…
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