9.00am – 10.30am FamS Innovative Practice forum

Topic: Supporting children and families around parental substance use

Our Innovative Practice forums aim to increase knowledge about best practice approaches that contribute to better outcomes for children and families. This forum will focus on both the research and practice behind how we can better support children and families when there is parental substance misuse. Dr Stephanie Taplin is the Associate Director of Institute of Child Protection Studies (ICPS) at the Australian Catholic University and she will discuss her research around parental substance use and child protection.

Kerry Moore is the Senior Manager at Barnardos, South Coast Centre and Hunter/ Central Coast. Kerry will provide a practical example of the work Barnados are doing in their Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS).

For all information – click here

9.00am—10.30am $25.00 per person Register here

11.00am – 11.30am  FamS Annual General Meeting

The NSW Family Services constitution provides for the election of half of the members of the Board of Governance every year. The term of appointment is two years.

This year, calls for nomination are required for the positions of Chairperson, and Ordinary Board Member (three positions to be filled).

If you are interested in nominating for a position on the NSW Family Services Board of Governance you should complete the forms that were recently sent to your via email and then return them in accordance with the instructions contained on Nomination Form.

If more nominations are received than positions available, a postal ballot of eligible members will be held in accordance with the provisions of our constitution.

11.00am—11.30am FREE of charge Register here

11.30am – 4.00pm FamS District Reps Forum

For more infromation on these forums please contact our office: