Lizanne Pllu 

I have a master's degree in social work (2008) and a BA in applied social studies (2000).  I have been employed in the Social Work field since 2003. I have over twenty years' experience working with children, young people and their families.

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  I am passionate about my profession, and I have a strong social justice framework.  I am non-judgmental and I have a warm and engaging style of communication with all families that I work with.    

I have extensive experience in undertaking forensic assessments. I have previous experience of providing forensic reports in the areas of Child Protection, and Criminal Justice Services. I have also provided counselling and therapeutic services to children and young people, as well as CBT with adults and young people in the Criminal Justice system.       

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 From January 2018 until March 2022, I was employed as a Family Consultant (Court Child Expert) at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Brisbane Registry.  I completed family reports, preliminary assessments, s65L reports and co-facilitated family dispute resolution whilst employed at the Court.  I enjoyed the variety of work in these roles.  I want to support parents/families to reach a parenting agreement that is suitable for children and parents.           

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I started my own social work practice in April 2022. Currently, I am available to undertake private family reports and private preliminary assessments (online and in-person on the Gold Coast)    

I am an appointed Panel Family Consultant with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.