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Adam develops future leaders who are self-aware and  authentic. Join us, along with Adam to start your day at the  conference. Drawing on 18 years of psychology and Defence  Force (SAS) experience, you will hear about leadership,  communication, emotional intelligence and tenacity. A personal  development and wellbeing expert, Adam will inspire  conference attendees to develop individual strengths and to  build your practice as a cohesive, dynamic unit.  

Kozarov v State of Victoria: At Victoria's Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP), Zagi's prosecuted serious sex offences. Observing graphic images as evidence from both children and adults, two years in to the role, Zagi became so mentally unwell she could no longer work. What followed was a years-long legal battle culminating in a groundbreaking High Court decision.  This is stark reminder and true story of trauma, PTSD and a lack of procedure and protocol to keep lawyers safe,  mentally and phys

Vicarious Trauma and Burnout in Law: A solicitor since 1989 and now an Honorary Senior Lecturer with the Australian National University, Dr James has a PhD in history, a Master of Science (Coaching Psychology), a Master of Philosophy (domestic violence), and several other qualifications in addition to law. This quick-fire presentation will provide you with great insight into Vicarious Trauma and Burnout in law.  

Dr Angelo de Alwis is a psychiatrist working for the Gold Coast Mental Health Service. Migrating to Australia in 2017, obtaining a fellowship in the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) in 2019, Angelo is passionate about the interface between law and psychiatry. Angelo has a special interest in the history of psychiatry and offers a fantastic insight into trauma informed practices.  

Discussion #1 - Discuss and learn how to identify trauma in people. Dr. Angelo De Alwys - Plenary Room

Discussion #2 - Trauma! What it does and who/how it affects us! Suzanne Fulford

Trauma, sexual assault and the justice system - the Australian Law Reform Commission's Inquiry: Victim-survivors of sexual assault often describe the criminal justice system as the ‘second rape’, underscoring the profound challenges they face if they report the crime. This session explores these challenges and the national response. The Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) inquiry into the justice responses to sexual violence was completed in 2024. 

The tragedy of domestic violence (DV) is in itself, a horror! Danielle Carroll, sister of DV murder victim, Kelly Wilkinson, will share the destruction, terror they felt and aftermath of the trauma carried by a devistated family. Kelly's untimely passing ​left an indelible mark on the lives of so many people and inspired the creation of the foundation, to take action in ​supporting other families who have been affected by domestic violence ​homicide and the trauma it causes.  

Saul Holt is Qlds Pre-eminant KC, he took silk in 2012. Saul was Chief Counsel at Victoria Legal Aid until 2013 and was a Victorian Law Reform Commissioner until 2014. He is a Board member of the Australian Advocacy Institute, a member of the Australian Bar Association Ethics Committee, a General  Editor of Butler & Holt’s “Indictable Offences Queensland” and a contributing author of O’Callaghan’s “Federal and Victorian Regulators." Saul will intrigue us with his journey of traumatic cases. 

This panel discussion will explore how to design trauma-informed legal services and how to lead trauma-informed teams from the National Legal Aid With You Project. Hear from a diverse panel that includes a trauma-informed leader of a community legal service, a lived experience advocate and a Churchill Fellow with international examples of trauma-informed legal services.

Discussion #3 - Trauma-Informed Legal Organisations

This session will provide practical tools to develop trauma-informed legal organisations, with reference to the With You Trauma Informed Organisational Toolkit. 

Discussion #4 - Court Liason Services:  The Mental Health Act 2016 (the Act) gives the Magistrates Court powers to dismiss complaints if a person was, or appears to have been, of unsound mind when the alleged offence was committed, or is unfit for trial. Hear more about how CLS operate

Join us for this special end of conference event.  

Wrap up and relex with a drink in the beautiful Bond University atmoshere and surroundings.