Sharpen your parenting coordination skills with our graduate masterclass.
Our interactive, practical, online training is designed for qualified parenting coordinators who want to enhance their application of knowledge and competencies in child-focused management and dispute resolution.
The masterclass is also highly beneficial for professionals who work in related family and child-focused fields, but do not meet the eligibility criteria outlined below to practise as parenting coordinators.
Supported by a highly skilled and experienced trainer with expertise in parenting coordination, participants will gain skills to use in day-to-day work with parents and families, and have the opportunity to strengthen these skills through practical exercises.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this masterclass, you'll have:
- advanced knowledge of conflict management and communication techniques
- enhanced knowledge of how to use child-focused strategies to assist separating families
- undertaken immersive role-plays to enhance your confidence
- collaborated with colleagues and shared experiences pertinent to the field.
Ideal for
Graduates of the Relationships Australia Victoria/Pacifica Congress Parenting Coordination course or professionals who are registered on the Pacifica Congress database as a Parenting Coordinator, as well as professionals who work in related family and child-focused fields.
Why choose us?
- Informed by 75 years’ experience working with families.
- Skilled and experienced trainers.
- Practical, skills-based training.
- Convenient, online delivery.
About the presenter
Lilia Szarski
Child and Family Psychologist M.Ed(Psychology), MAPS, FDR Practitioner, Parenting Coordinator.
Clinical Educator and Supervisor, Relationships Australia Victoria
Lilia Szarski is an accredited parenting coordinator and was a family report writer in the Family Court for nearly 30 years. She provided clinical supervision to a team of professionally trained mediators and psychologists, and was responsible for quality assurance of services and team performance. As a psychologist with expertise in family and child dispute resolution, court-ordered counselling, and child-inclusive practice, Lilia has appeared as an expert witness in many family law cases. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society, International Association of Family and Youth Courts, International Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the International Association of Applied Psychologists.
Registration information
- When you register, you'll be taken to our payment gateway to complete your registration. A new account will be automatically created for you in our Learning Management System (Moodle).
- Registrations for scheduled workshops close 48 hours before the event.
- Workshops must be paid for at least 2 business days before the training date, or your registration will be cancelled.
- If paying by invoice, proof of payment needs to be provided at least 24 hours ahead of the event.
Training Workshops Cancellation Statement [PDF, 1MB]
Other information
Please note that you'll need access to the following to participate in this Masterclass:
- Desktop or laptop computer
- Reliable internet connection
- Headphones recommended
- Microphone/speakers
- Webcam (built in or external to your computer)
Contact us
Centre for Learning and Innovation
Phone: (03) 8573 2222
Email: [email protected]