Networkers

Throughout Victoria there are over 400 trained volunteer Networkers covering all Melbourne courts and locations across the state and approximately 20 in Brisbane.

Our Networkers come from a diverse range of backgrounds, but all share a common goal - helping the individual and his/her family on their day in court.

Training

Court Network volunteers are provided with extensive training as part of their induction into becoming a Networker.

To ensure their skills remain up to date and enable them to deal with changes to policy and improvement in the court environment, regular training is held. These monthly professional development sessions attract leading legal, paralegal and social justice speakers.

Networkers' 2008 Professional Development Program

All sessions are held at the Court Network Head Office, Ground Floor, 565 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.

DATE

Topic/speakers

Thurs 7 Feb

Child Witness Service and Witness Assistance Service (WAS)

Wed 12 Mar

You be the Judge – Sentencing Advisory Council

Thurs 17 Apr

Centrelink and Court Users

Mon 5 May

What is Islam?

Tues 10 Jun

Family Violence

Wed 16 July

Victim Impact

Thurs 21 Aug

Understanding Mental Health Issues

Mon 1 Sep

Looking after yourself and dealing with distressed court users

Tues 7 Oct

Koori issues

Wed 12 Nov

Police involvement in court

 

Networkers can confirm their attendance at one of these sessions by sending feedback to Court Network.

  

 

  
       

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