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Legal Aspects of Case Notes

This is a rare opportunity to gain skills in the combined areas of social work and legal frameworks in preparing case notes.

In this half day workshop you will learn:

• Key aspects of case notes for social workers
• What to include
• Ethical approaches to case records
• Relevant legal principles re case notes, subpoenas and going to court
• How information should be presented
• Recording the termination of a service or support
• How to present quality social work case notes.

Meet the Presenter

Darren McGeachie is a Senior Consultant with ACCESS Programs and is based in Adelaide. He holds qualifications in law and social work and specialises in conflict resolution, coaching, investigations and organisational consultancy, as well as the management of a number of Employee Assistance Program contracts. Darren previously practised as a Solicitor in private practice, before working as a Solicitor and Senior Conciliator with the South Australian Equal Opportunity Commission. He has also lectured in law to the School of Social Work at Flinders University, and has coached trainee mediators. He is a past Vice President of the Employee Assistance Professional Association Australasia.

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