Family Network Meetings - further information
Information for parents, carers, family and friends
Every family faces challenges from time to time, this is normal. It is entirely up to you whether you have a family network meeting (FNM) or not, it is a voluntary process. Your social worker or another professional worker supporting you, will ask you for your consent to make a request for an FNM. It will help you decide how to deal with challenges in a way that makes sense to you and your family, keeping your children safe and well. If you feel you would like an FNM, please speak to your social worker or another professional worker.
Family Network Meeting - A guide for families and friends (PDF, 2.9 MB)
View the video below to view a film where a young mother recounts her experiences of pre-birth child protection, drug use and being part of a family network meeting for her child. She explains how important the relationships she built with professionals were for her and her family:
A trained, independent coordinator will meet with you and support you to identify who you would like to attend your FNM. This could be family, friends, neighbours, community workers or anyone who is important to you and your children and could contribute to your family plan.