• Lighthouse: Update to the profession November 2023

    Lighthouse and the associated bespoke case management for high risk matters focuses on the safety of children and their families by identifying and addressing issues of family violence and other risks.

  • Lighthouse expansion - Update to the Profession April 2023

    The purpose of this update is to focus on the benefits of having a tailored case management approach, including the Evatt List. This update also provides answers to a number of frequently asked questions that the Courts have received. Practitioners are encouraged to review the previous update which was released in February 2023 that focuses on risk and includes links to the Lighthouse Webinar, detailing the Evatt List case management pathway.

  • Lighthouse Expansion - Update to the Profession February 2023

    The purpose of this update is to focus on the key benefits of screening, provide frequently asked questions and answers the Courts have received, and advise where to go for further information, resources and training.

  • Lighthouse expansion - Update to the profession June 2023

    The expansion of Lighthouse supports the Courts’ priorities to shine a light on the scourge of family violence, to improve the outcome of matters involving family violence and other risks, and to keep children and vulnerable parties safe. It has been six months since the commencement of Lighthouse and the Evatt List nationally and the Courts acknowledge the positive response from the profession and parties in supporting the Courts’ aim to provide better-informed and safe outcomes for families…

  • Lighthouse expansion - Update to the profession August 2023

    The Courts continue to see a high uptake in parties completing the risk screen, with 50% of parties completing the risk screen within 48 hours of receiving the invitation to do so. This impressive response rate means that the Courts’ specialised Lighthouse team are able to provide early service information and support after the filing of a party’s Initiating Application or Response.

  • Update to the profession 3: Lighthouse Model Expansion - The Evatt list

    The third update focuses on the Evatt List which is the Courts’ specialist list for those matters that are considered to be of the highest risk, with a focus on family violence and other family safety risks. The Evatt List ensures that families are provided with appropriate support to safeguard against family violence and other associated risks. It also ensures cases are managed through the Court process as efficiently and effectively as possible, with a focus on identifying risks and early…

  • Update to the profession 2: Lighthouse Model Expansion - Risk Screening

    This update focuses on Lighthouse risk screening, including Family DOORS Triage, what happens when an eligible proceeding is filed and what happens next.

  • Update to the profession 4: Lighthouse model and Evatt List expansion to commence next week

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Courts) are delighted to provide this last update with the commencement of the expansion of the Lighthouse model and the Evatt List from this Monday 28 November 2022.

  • Update to the profession: Subpoena form updated

    The FCFCOA Subpoena form (used for all jurisdictions) has been updated and the new version, number 0921V3, is now available. The changes include incorporating a question confirming if leave to issue the subpoena is required (in family law proceedings) and amending some of the Notes. A grace period for accepting the previous version, number 0921V2, applies until 31 October 2022.

  • Lighthouse for practitioners

    Lighthouse is an innovative approach taken by the Courts to screen parties for and manage risk, with a primary focus on improving outcomes for families involved in the family law system. Participating in risk screening increases your client’s opportunity of being provided with tailored support and referrals to support services for any needs or concerns identified during the risk screening process.
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