Watch our webinar tailored for Schools, Supporting Students with Disability: Navigating Legal Duties and Practical Realities in Schools. This practical webinar addresses the key legal challenges schools face in supporting students with disability and offers the opportunity to ask our legal experts your questions.

In this one-hour session, we cover the complex issues you raise with us, including:

  • Understanding what constitutes a “disability”
  • The scope of a school’s duty to make “reasonable adjustments”
  • Navigating exceptions like “unjustifiable hardship”
  • The impact of NDIS funding on schools’ obligations

Designed for school leaders, this session will provide clarity, practical guidance, and confidence to navigate these tricky legal obligations.

Chaired by Moores Practice Leader, Skye Rose (OAM), we have brought together a panel of Safeguarding experts, including:

Join us to better understand your obligations, reduce risk, and help create a more inclusive learning environment for all students.

Watch our webinar tailored specifically for Catholic Schools, In Good Faith: Current issues in Catholic Education. This curated webinar responds to some of the key tricky legal issues our Catholic Schools raise with us and offers the chance to put your questions directly to our legal experts.

During this one-hour session, our sector experts will cover the complex questions you ask us about:

  • Reportable Conduct Scheme investigations;
  • Key issues for governing bodies; and
  • Facilities hire.

Chaired by Moores Education Practice Leader, Cecelia Irvine-So, we have brought together a panel of experts, including:

Come prepared with your complex questions

We invite you to watch our webinar tailored specifically for not-for-profit organisations, Directors Duties – Understanding your legal duties. Presented by our experienced Not-For-Profit team, this session will provide practical steps to manage risk, stay compliant, and strengthen board governance.

Join Practice Leader, Rebecca Lambert-Smith and Senior Lawyer, Yoni Ungar as they discuss the latest challenges and compliance obligations ‘For Purpose’ organisations face. Complying with these obligations not only reduces personal risk but also fosters good governance and safeguards your organisation’s reputation.

By the end of the session, you will be equipped with practical steps for managing risk, maintaining compliance, and ensuring your board’s governance practices are strong and effective.

This webinar is ideal for Board Directors and Board Members working within not-for-profit organisations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert advice and practical tips that will help your organisation understand your legal duties.

Watch our webinar recording tailored specifically for independent schools, churches, and other not-for-profit organisations, Navigating a challenging construction market. Presented by our experienced Construction team, this session provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the construction sector and its impact on your building projects.

Practice Leader, Hugh Watson and Senior Lawyer, Kate Gorman discuss the latest trends and challenges in the construction industry and what they mean for your organisation’s building projects. You will gain practical insights on how to effectively manage and navigate the complex construction market to ensure the success of your projects.

Hugh and Kate also discuss strategies for handling project setbacks and knowing when to seek legal assistance.

This webinar is ideal for Business Managers, Principals, CEOs, and COOs who are embarking on or about to embark on building projects. The session provides valuable guidance on minimising budget overruns, selecting the right builder and conducting thorough due diligence.

This is a great opportunity to gain expert advice and practical tips that will help your organisation successfully manage construction projects.

Community and government recognition of sexuality and gender diversity has increased significantly in recent years, which has led to legislative and policy changes. However, these developments continue to pose challenges for faith-based schools who seek to strike the delicate balance of accommodating the differing needs of students while remaining aligned with their religious beliefs and community expectations.

Watch our webinar recording that explores the intersection of faith, diversity, and inclusion within faith-based educational environments. The session is presented by Practice Leader, Skye Rose, Senior Lawyer, Tal Shmerling and Associate, Abbey Dalton. The team will be available after the webinar conclusion at 2.00pm to answer any questions from attendees.

In this session, Moores will arm schools with the strategies to ensure the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of students within faith-based communities and provide practical guidance on how they can prepare for and address common challenges. In this webinar, Moores will:

  • outline key terminology and statistics relevant to sexually and gender diverse students
  • outline the legal obligations of schools (including their obligations in relation to discrimination, change and suppression practices, child safety and privacy)
  • outline lawful exceptions to discrimination relevant to faith-based schools 
  • provide practical guidance on navigating complex issues that arise in single-sex and co-educational schools in relation to sexually and gender diverse students (including attendance at camps, use of facilities, parental consent, and navigating opposition from parents, religious bodies, students, and other community members), and 
  • explore practical case studies to support schools to tackle these issues effectively.

This webinar is relevant to anyone working in a faith-based school across Australia looking to create a safe and inclusive environment for all students, while still acting in accordance with their school’s faith-based ethos. It will have a greater focus on the legal obligations in Victoria, which impose the highest obligations on schools in relation to sexually and gender diverse students.

In the ever-evolving landscape of not-for-profit and charity organisations, mergers can be a powerful strategy for growth, sustainability and enhanced impact. However, the path to a successful merger can be fraught with complexities and risks that must be carefully navigated.

Hear from Moores Practice Leader, Rebecca Lambert-Smith and Senior Lawyer, Leanne Lee, in an insightful webinar specifically designed for leaders of not-for-profit and charity organisations.

This is a great opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies you need to steer your organisation through a successful merger, while staying true to your mission and maximising your impact.

Elder financial abuse occurs where an older person is taken advantage of and suffers financial losses as a result. The abuse often occurs within a family and is sometimes referred to as inheritance impatience. It is usually perpetrated by a trusted person – an adult child, another family member, a spouse or partner, friend or carer. Elder abuse can also be perpetrated by strangers e.g, online fraud, investment scams and romance scams.

In this webinar Practice Leader, James Dimond and Senior Lawyer, Max Ezerins discuss elder financial abuse including, when it occurs and how to identify it, what options are available when it is identified and how these matters play out. The session will assist you in recognising elder financial abuse and help you navigate the resolution process effectively.

This webinar is relevant for professional financial advisors and organisations who care for older vulnerable clients to better understand their role in recognising and responding to elder financial abuse.

Are you a not-for-profit organisation entrusted with sensitive client data? Are you concerned about the potential fallout from a data breach and its impact on your organisation’s reputation?

Tune into an empowering webinar on data security, where we provide you with practical tips to enhance your confidence in protecting your valuable data. In this webinar, Moores Practice Leader, Cecelia Irvine-So and Senior Lawyer, Penny Liberogiannis, will equip you with practical strategies and actionable steps to secure your client data.

Discover how to:

  • Identify and mitigate common vulnerabilities in your data handling processes
  • Implement cost-effective measures to enhance data protection without compromising on quality
  • Gain insights into how Moores is uniquely equipped to support you in the comprehensive process of securing your data and updating procedures
  • Navigate regulatory compliance requirements and best practices tailored to the Not-for-profit sector

Watch our recording to take the first step towards peace of mind in protecting your community.

How well does your faith-based organisation manage risk?

Managing risk is a board responsibility which can often be neglected to other, more pressing matters. However, failure to properly manage risk can lead to unforeseen serious consequences down the track.

This session will provide practical guidance on ensuring your governance frameworks are up to the task, including:

  • Governance and risk – understanding the inherent dynamic
  • The right governance frameworks – not a one size fits all approach
  • Best practice guidance on risk management checklists
  • Strategies to prioritise risk
  • Board composition to best deal with risk
  • Gaining the right mix of expertise for faith-based organisations
  • The role of the constitution in governance and risk management
  • Purpose as the guiding light: ensuring alignment between organisational objectives and operations

This webinar focuses on lessons from Safer Internet Day 2024 and learnings from high profile matters related to online harm and safeguarding in the education and not-for-profit sectors.

In this webinar Moores Practice Leaders, Skye Rose and Cecelia Irvine-So, explore developments and emerging issues in relation to:

  • Online grooming;
  • Cyberbullying and harassment;
  • Investigating online conduct;
  • Technology-based coercive control and online abuse; and
  • Managing online risks.

The webinar is relevant for anyone working in the education or not-for-profit sectors who want to better understand the current online safety risks.

Trigger warning: This webinar will address abuse, harassment, and online harm. Viewer discretion is advised.