What if I do not want to have an Family Group Conference, or I don’t want to go to one
You don’t have to be at or get involved in a family group
conference. It should always be voluntary to attend.
However, if the Department of Communities and Justice have
serious concerns about your child’s safety, you will have to continue to work
with them to address the concerns and risks for your child/ren’s safety and
wellbeing. It can also be helpful to think about if you would miss a good
opportunity for you and your family to take the lead in developing a safe plan for
the child/ren? Often, the worries or concerns about attending a meeting can be
supported by and worked through with your facilitator.
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