Programs and Events

A unique opportunity for the Melbourne and Dandenong Drug Court teams to come together for specialist training.

A unique offering for Magistrates sitting in the Specialist Family Violence Courts, this program will build a deeper understanding of the complexities of family violence and develop expert court craft and leadership skills.

In 2017, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders put forward an historic piece of political writing– the Uluru Statement from the Heart. In this twilight, Professor Megan Davis will reflect on the consultation process and provide an update on progress towards the establishment of a Voice to Parliament.

These workshops provide a forum for Family Violence Lead Magistrates to discuss family violence reforms and practice issues.

Following on from the successful ‘Everything you need to know to conduct a Ground Rules Hearing’ program, this advanced skills-based program will focus on questioning vulnerable witnesses where Ground Rules for questioning have been established.

Whether you aspire to a public or academic post, a return to the bar, or have something else in mind, this program will prompt considerations about physical and psychological health, relationships, finances and future goals.

What do phones, GPS systems, watches, fitness apps, eTags and loyalty cards have in common?  Join us for in-depth discussion about the challenge that technology-facilitated abuse poses to our current ways of working.

Explore the social context of family violence and develop skills to identify and respond to family violence in the court or tribunal room.

This foundational wellbeing program will explain the nature and sources of judicial stress and explore evidence-based practices to improve psychological health and assist you to thrive in the judicial role.

In 2018, the Yarra River was recognised through legislation to be a living entity with an independent voice. In 2019, the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape became the first Australian site to receive World Heritage status exclusively for its cultural significance. Join us for an in-depth discussion about the pathway to recognition and legal implications.

Our annual Coroners Court Conferences offers a unique opportunity for Victorian, interstate and overseas Coroners to engage with emerging issues challenging society and the impact on their inquisitorial role.

A refresher on practical communication skills to enhance engagement with self-represented litigants from different backgrounds and experiences, boundary setting and the limits of procedural fairness.

Aboriginal women are the fastest growing prison population. Join us for an in-depth discussion dissecting the drivers and responses to this growth in incarceration of Aboriginal women. 

Our annual Children's Court Conference brings together magistrates from across Victoria to further develop the work of this specialist jurisdiction.

Designed specifically with the VCAT context in mind, this program will equip members to recognise the signs of distress in a colleague and how to respond in a compassionate and confident manner.

A two-day facilitated workshop applying Motivational Interviewing theory in the courtroom setting.