Relationships Australia WA is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the upcoming WA Family Law Pathways Conference (WAFLPN). The theme is Focusing on Children and Young People’s Experiences of Family Separation, and the event will be happening in Perth in May.
The conference theme emphasises that every year, thousands of children and young people are affected by family separation. They consistently express that they want to be heard, informed, and meaningfully involved in decision-making during and after separation. They value clear communication, flexible parenting arrangements, and empathetic professionals who respect their perspectives. While many services strive to meet these expectations, children still too often feel overlooked — particularly in legal contexts.
This important conference brings together practitioners working in and alongside the family law sector and lived-experience voices to reimagine what truly child-centred separation can look like. Over two days, attendees will explore how our sector can strengthen trust, improve communication, and ensure children’s perspectives shape outcomes.
Elizabeth Thompson, Executive Manager Family Law, says Relationships Australia WA is proud to support this conference centred on the lived experiences of children.
“This conference brings attention to something we see every day in our work. When children feel heard and included, they feel respected and cope better, and parents make more workable decisions, and families move forward with greater stability.”
“Our staff see the resilience and insight of children navigating separation. Supporting them well requires skill, empathy and a genuine commitment to child-inclusive practice. We’re proud to stand alongside others in the sector who share this commitment.”
As a long-standing provider of family law and relationship support services, Relationships Australia WA is committed to advancing safe, child-centred practices. Sponsoring this conference aligns with our commitment to child wellbeing and safety and reinforces our ongoing dedication to ensuring children and young people are not just included, but prioritised, in conversations about family separation.
RAWA has been the auspice of WAFLPN since 2003 and is proud to support the great work of the coordinators to bring the wider family law network together. This collaboration across sectors works to ensure a shared vision for families and improve referral pathways, such as children's voices being prioritised at the centre of family law matters.
For more information about Relationships Australia WA’s Family Law services that support separating families visit www.relationshipswa.org.au/services/separation
Conference Details:
WA Family Law Pathways Conference
Theme: Focusing on Children and Young People’s Experiences of Family Separation
Date: Thursday 7 May – Friday 8 May, 2026
Time: Beaumonde On the Point, East Perth
Early bird tickets available from 2nd March to 31st March 2026 here
View the full program here and explore the full speaker lineup here