College of Business, Law and Governance Events Law Seminar Series Child Protection & QCAT: Do No Harm

Child Protection & QCAT: Do No Harm

With Julie Ford, Tribunal Member

Law Seminar Series - Queensland Civil & Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)

Tuesday 8 July 2025, 11.00am – 12.00pm
Where: This is an online event

Join Julie Ford for an engaging presentation on the critical role of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) in child protection cases. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of QCAT's various jurisdictions, with a special focus on its child protection jurisdiction. Julie will highlight how QCAT employs mediation skills to uphold the safety, welfare and best interests of children, while striving to achieve negotiated agreements that enable parties to continue working together. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into how QCAT transforms conflict into collaboration, ensuring the well-being of children remains at the forefront of legal proceedings.

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About the Presenter

Julie Ford has been a tribunal member for 20 years, including serving as President of the Children Services Tribunal before it merged into Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) in 2009. As a Nationally Accredited mediator, she brings essential skills to matters before the Tribunal. Julie spent several years in North Queensland, where she managed an accommodation service for homeless young people and ran a social advocacy service for people with disabilities. Her journey in integrating Law and Social Work began at the Caxton Street Legal Service in Brisbane during the Land Rights marches in 1982. Julie feels privileged to be a decision-maker in the Human Rights jurisdictions of QCAT.

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