Who we can help in a child protection matter

We have extensive experience in the child protection system. As well as helping parents navigate this very complicated and difficult area of law we can also assist other people involved in child protection matters, including:

• Grandparents, other family members or other people who have a relationship with the child. Under the Child Protection Act, the court can allow people other than the child’s parents to participate in the proceedings. When considering whether to allow another person to participate in the proceedings, the court will consider the person’s relationship with the child and any information that the person may be able to provide to the court;

• The child – where Child Safety is applying for an Order concerning a child that child may be represented by a lawyer;

• Foster carers or people wanting to become foster carers, including family members who wish to be considered as a kinship carer for a child that is subject to an application made by Child Safety.

We also provide advice to a number of government and non-government organizations such as schools, daycare centers, and community organizations in relation to their responsibilities and duties under the Child Protection Act.