Rebecca brings a wealth of expertise in child and family wellbeing services; spending 23 years in the statutory child protection field, as well as some fulfilling years within the not-for-profit sector. She is passionately committed to safeguarding the safety and well-being of children, ensuring that their ‘best interests’ remains at the forefront of negotiations and the guiding principle in every decision.

 

Rebecca’s invaluable experience nurtures a framework that fosters safety and paves the way for positive resolutions for separated families. Rebecca masterfully navigates conflict, with care and understanding; facilitating positive resolutions to assist separating couples reach fair and equitable settlements. Additionally, Rebecca specialises in empowering parents to forge functional co-parenting relationships through collaborative solutions, ensuring that her clients feel heard and supported during each step of the process.

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As a child and wellbeing specialist, Rebecca also provides child inclusive mediation services, drawing upon her knowledge and experience to identify and convey the individual perspectives and needs of children, which can often be forgotten during the conflict.

 

Rebecca’s experience within the Family Court arena stems back nearly 20 years, leading the execution and foundation of the Magellan Project. Currently known as ‘The Magellan List’, the project aimed to streamline Family Court processes, ensuring continuity and expertise of Magistrates. Rebecca’s primary role was assessing the validity of allegations made during family law proceedings, and making recommendations to the Court in the best interests of the child.