The Missing Ingredient

“The goal is to create a safe space and open up a conversation.” Beginning our new series 'Conversations on Family Violence', host Susan Hamilton-Green is joined by her Creative Family Law Solutions colleagues Tina Stathopoulos and Angela Damianopoulos to discuss how professionals can better recognise, respond to, and support those experiencing family violence. Drawing on their combined ex...

“Everything they say paints a picture about what's going on.” In this episode of 'The Missing Ingredient', host Sue Hamilton-Green is joined by her colleague Angela Damianopoulos to discuss the critical importance of giving children a voice in family law and conflict resolution.  Together, Susan and Angela discuss various methods of ensuring that children's needs and perspectives a...

“I like to think it’s made me a better person.” In this episode of 'The Missing Ingredient', host Sue Hamilton-Green is joined by Evan Dunbar, senior paralegal at Creative Family Law Solutions, who shares his experiences of volunteering at Fundación Colegio Marillac, a school for children with disabilities in Colombia. Evan speaks on the challenges faced by these children and the critical...

"These are hard stories for people to talk about." In this episode of 'The Missing Ingredient', host Sue Hamilton-Green speaks with Dr Helen Kambouridis, a Counselling Psychologist with over 30 years of experience in the areas of trauma, child abuse and well-being. Together they discuss the complexities of trauma and child well-being, the significance of early intervention, and t...

"We have to look at the whole family." In this episode of 'The Missing Ingredient', host Sue Hamilton-Green speaks with Roslyn Monagle, coordinator in Maternal and Child Health at Merri-bek City Council , to discuss the evolution of family support services. They explore the journey of maternal and child health, the importance of supporting vulnerable families, and the collaborati...

"It's a journey, not just separation." In this pilot episode of 'The Missing Ingredient', Sue Hamilton-Green and Angela Damianopoulos of Creative Family Law Solutions discuss the integration of social sciences and law within family law practice. They explore the importance of understanding psychological and sociological principles when working with families undergoing significant transitions, such...