Other providers' events and services

These events and services are not provided by the ACT Law Society. The below are paid advertisements provided for the interest of our members.

To advertise events or services on this page, please contact the communications officer at communications@actlawsociety.asn.au.

Other Provider's Events and Services

Tough Tell Series is a unique event series designed to educate and empower
professionals within the family law network about the emotional impact of
parental separation on children, with the goal of reducing childhood
trauma.

Our mission is to ensure that the often-overlooked voices of children are
heard and validated. Through this educational event, we will equip the
family law network with the tools to assist them and their clients to
navigate challenging situations in toxic environments confidently.

WHY ATTEND

By attending, you'll gain expert insight into:

  • High-conflict family law cases
  • Parent-child dynamics
  • Parental alienation

You will participate in collaborative workshops featuring screenings of the
award-winning short film Tommy and and the child trauma-focused and
multi-award-winning short film, Millie.

You will:

  • Learn strategies to support children and families in distress
  • Gain an understanding of the refuse-resist dynamics and personality
  • traits
  • Explore effective intervention options and treatments
  • Learn about families in transition parenting programs and more


SPEAKERS

Darren Mort
Family law barrister,
accredited arbitrator and
mediator, writer, and founder
of To Be Loved
Vincent Papaleo
Director and clinical psychologist
at Vincent Papaleo & Associates

 

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Friday 26 September 2025
Location: QT Canberra | 1 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601
CPD points: 6 (self registration)
Cost: $600 +GST
Website: https://www.toughtellseries.com.au/
Email: info@toughtellseries.com.au
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/DDQLA
ACT Law Society members: Use code LAWSOCIETY10 for 10% off your
tickets

 

 

Professor Bryan Horrigan will be in conversation with James Edelman on Bryan's new book Corporate Social Responsibility in an Age of Existential Threats.

WHERE: Cinema, Lowitja O'Donoghue Cultural Centre, Acton, ACT, 2601
WHEN: 6: 00 - 7:00 pm, Wednesday, 6 August
COST: FREE

More information can be found here.

The 9th National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference provides a national forum to discuss the latest perspectives and ideas on access to justice and pro bono matters to support society’s most vulnerable.

The conference attracts delegates from across Australia, including legal professionals, judges, government law officers, academics and students. It is a unique opportunity to join your fellow colleagues from the access to justice sector, private practitioners and pro bono lawyers, including representatives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services, Community Legal Centres, Legal Aid Commissions and Family Violence Prevention Legal Services.

The two-day program has been designed by leaders of the sector to explore the various challenges and opportunities associated with enhancing access to legal services and pro bono work. There will be a focus on the future of legal services, self and collective care of professionals and clients, and practical sessions to share knowledge and best practice with your peers.

Date: 29-31 October 
Location: Grand Hyatt Melbourne
RSVP: 2 October (early bird pricing ) 24 October (registrations close)
More information:  Click here

 

The BLS Report is a series of podcasts created by the Business Law Section, covering topics of interest arising in our fields or practice. This series is in commemoration of the late Professor Robert (‘Bob’) Baxt.

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Practitioners are invited to attend the Court’s annual
Employment and Industrial Law Seminar

There will be an introduction by Justice Rangiah, followed by three presentations.

Wednesday, 3rd September 2025
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm (AEST)
In person at Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide Registries and live streamed nationally

Sydney: Court 1, Level 21
Melbourne: Court 1, Level 8
Adelaide: Court 1, Level 5

More information can be found here
In person attendees are invited to remain for light refreshments after the seminar