Welcome to FLPA TALKS: A Family Law podcast. With over 1000 members, the Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland (FLPA) is the state’s leading body representing those who work in family law – solicitors, barristers, social workers, psychologists, members of the judiciary and associated fields. Family law is a wonderfully rewarding career, but is not without its challenges. Join us as we explore the issues that impact on the practice and wellbeing of family law practitioners. We hope our episodes will not only inform and inspire you, but encourage you to reach your potential.
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Welcome to FLPA TALKS: A Family Law podcast. With over 1000 members, the Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland (FLPA) is the state’s leading body representing those who work in family law – solicitors, barristers, social workers, psychologists, members of the judiciary and associated fields. Family law is a wonderfully rewarding career, but is not without its challenges. Join us as we explore the issues that impact on the practice and wellbeing of family law practitioners. We hope our episodes will not only inform and inspire you, but encourage you to reach your potential.
In this episode, Helen Davison, barrister-at-law, interviews recently retired District Court Judge and Judge of the Planning and Environment Court, Michael Rackemann. He shares his advice on many topics, including:
How not to infuriate a judge and advocacy tips
The challenges facing judges
Working in areas of the law which expose judges and practitioners to distressing content.
Lastly, retired Judge Rackemann speaks about mental health and his own health challenges.
This is a powerful interview, not to be missed.
His speech entitled “How to infuriate a judge” can be accessed here: Speech—How to infuriate a judge.
If you require assistance, the following services are available to the public and members of the Law Society of Queensland and the Bar Association of Queensland:
In an emergency call “000”
Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 support.
Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
For members of the Law Society of Queensland: LawCare - www.qls.com.au/Services/Personal-Services/LawCare
For members of the Queensland Bar Association: Bar Care - qldbar.asn.au/baq-cms/bar-care
For other resources on mental health for lawyers visit qls.com.au/Practising-law-in-Qld/Resources/Resilience-and-wellbeing/resources-for-individuals
FLPA TALKS: A Family Law Podcast
Welcome to FLPA TALKS: A Family Law podcast. With over 1000 members, the Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland (FLPA) is the state’s leading body representing those who work in family law – solicitors, barristers, social workers, psychologists, members of the judiciary and associated fields. Family law is a wonderfully rewarding career, but is not without its challenges. Join us as we explore the issues that impact on the practice and wellbeing of family law practitioners. We hope our episodes will not only inform and inspire you, but encourage you to reach your potential.
