Upcoming Training & Events

Introduction to Collaborative Practice Online Training – Happy Lawyer Happy Life

Next course begins Friday 3 October

The Collaborative Law process is at the cutting edge of dispute resolution practice today, with an emphasis on problem solving, negotiation and co-operation to settle conflict. The non-confrontational nature of Collaborative Practice enables Lawyers working with other professionals and their clients to respectfully resolve disputes and, ultimately, stay out of Court. Join Collaborative Family Lawyer, Clarissa Rayward and her team of collaborative experts including financial and mental health experts for an engaging 6 week online program that will add new dimensions to your skills and the services you offer your clients.

This program is designed to meet the standards detailed in the Law Council of Australia’s “Australian Collaborative Practice Guidelines for Lawyers”. It will also satisfy the requirements to be classified as a collaborative professional with both the Queensland Collaborative Law Association, the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

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Lawyers can earn CPD points- self assessed 1 per each hour of attendance.

In this 6 week program we will cover-

Lesson 1— What is collaborative practice, what are the skills and who are the key players.
Lesson 2— First client interview and how to prepare for your first collaborative meeting.
Lesson 3— The meetings: what are they, what is required and when do they need to take place.
Lesson 4— The first collaborative meeting: how to debrief with professionals and clients.
Lesson 5— Further collaborative meetings and settlements: preparation, format, timing and finalisation.
Lesson 6— Where to from here: establishing a successful collaborative practice.

This program is designed for all professionals working with separating families including-

lawyers
counsellors
psychologists
coaches
financial planners
accountants

The Introductory Collaborative Practice Training teaches the interdisciplinary model of Collaborative Practice, enabling differing professional disciplines to work together to assist separating families. This program would also suit anyone who has completed an introductory program before but is seeking a refresher in these skills.

Additional dates can be made available on demand.

LIVE Masterclass schedule-

There will be 7 online LIVE Masterclasses throughout the 6 week program.

Week 1— 8am-9:30am AEST Friday 3 October 2025
Week 2— 8am-9:30am AEST Friday 10 October 2025
Week 3— 8am-9:30am AEST Friday 17 October 2025
Week 4— 8am-9:30am AEST Friday 24 October 2025
Week 5— 8am-9:30am AEST Friday 31 October 2025
Week 6— 8am-9:30am AEST Friday 7 November 2025
Wrap Up— 8am-9:30am AEST Friday 14 November 2025

SPACER

Collaborative Practice for Wills & Estates Training

This 2-day course teaches the interdisciplinary model of Collaborative Practice for Wills and Estates, enabling differing professional disciplines to work together to assist grieving families resolve their estate dispute or facilitate family succession conversations before death.

During this Core Skills training you will have access to:

2 days of face-to-face training in the collaborative practice model for wills and estates, including interactive mock file roleplay training to bring this unique team facilitation process to life; and
Electronic and hard copy course materials containing template letters, checklists, agendas, minutes, client workbook and Model Collaborative Participants Agreements for the Wills and Estates Contexts which you can adapt for immediate use.

This is the only training tailored for Wills & Estates – designed for professionals who want to:

Deepen conflict resolution skills – move from positional bargaining, to interest-based negotiation
Enhance client outcomes with a compassionate, stay-out-of-court approach – allowing focus on what really matters to the family by removing the tactics of negotiation done with one eye on the courtroom door
Fulfil your annual CPD requirements with high-impact, nationally approved content

Whether you’re “collaborative curious” or ready to embrace a new way of working, this training will transform how you practise.

This training will be held in Brisbane at the College of Law Campus.

You can view more information on the Core Skills Training here

SPACER

Collaborative Catch Ups

Collaborative Catch Ups is a new initiative to bring together collaborative professionals for regular, informal coffee catch ups. The idea is simple—connection first. By getting to know one another better, we can strengthen the collaborative community and build the relationships that make collaborative practice thrive.

Whether you’re just starting out in collaborative work or you’ve been practicing for years, you are welcome. There’s no cost, no agenda, and no restrictions—just an open invitation to join us, share ideas, and grow together.