PTA Professional Network Partners
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
A pre-requisite to join the PTA Professional Network Partners is having lived the experience
as a parent or child of separation or have experienced a significant historic event that is not dissimilar. Our PTA team have been specially selected because of the work they do to make a difference in supporting parents, children and individuals within the communities. Our PTA Team are professionals you would less likely meet, but the connection you hope for. What each of these special individuals all have in common is their advocacy for families, have made good from their own struggles, and genuinely have understanding, expertise, and a driven empathy for the emotional home of our parents and children, to return you home to your families.
Jeannie Magri
Founder and Director of Parenting Together Apart for Parents NOT Together & Power Courage Voice
Educator; Speaker; Life Coach; Author; Mindset Mentor Specialist; Parenting Coach; Proud Mum
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For over two decades Jeannie has served as an advisor, life coach, and mentor for both personal and family networks. An authority on the mindset of people development, she continues to find change in people and encourage repair and recovery with everyone she meets. Founder of Power Courage Voice and Parenting Together Apart for Parents NOT Together, Jeannie continues to work towards change with public speaking through stage live events, social media, podcasts and online programs. Most important, Jeannie is driven from her own life experience going through a high conflict separation and 18 family court appearances, added domestic violence court appearances. Jeannie now provides support for parents going through separation through consultancy, reunification between estranged and alienated parents and children, and co-parenting clinic programs.
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Jeannie is encouraged to make change in a struggling system by providing support for both parents and children through independent support and mentor advice for parents struggling during their parenting journey, providing a collaborative reform parental partnership achieving outcomes sooner.
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Jeannie’s mission is to encourage a transformation of change that is probable, courage for the less brave, and voices to be heard.
Joanne Law
Co-Founder of Interact Support Online & Mediation Institute
Joanne co-founded Interact Support Incorporated in 2015 to provide a safety net for people who were falling through the gaps in the Family Law System. In 2020 Joanne and the team at Interact Support launched the Interact Online service to provide online dispute resolution services, throughout Australia, to help with online dispute resolution for any type of dispute. The collaboration with Parenting Together Apart for Parents NOT Together as part of the PTA Network Professional Partners, provide parents a pathway of education and knowledge, giving opportunity for a successful mediation process. For decades Joanne has been working with parents to help them to learn about themselves and interpersonal skills, to change and to deal with the issues and disputes in their lives respectfully without escalating into abuse and violence.
Joanne is a leader in the Family Dispute Resolution and Mediation training industry through her business Mediation Institute where she has innovated the way that skills training is delivered for dispute resolution professionals. Joanne supports high standards of training and professional practice for mediators and family dispute resolution practitioners.
Joanne personal experience with separation, only knows how painful relationship breakdown can be. Some people experience high conflict and others go to the other extreme and try to sort things out without professional advice or guidance. Doing that can leave people with unhealed wounds and slow the rebuilding process following your separation. Engaging with non-adversarial Family Law System services can make a really big difference, prevent mistakes, and help to develop a parenting alliance for the sake of your kids.
Joanne’s mission is to prevent disputes escalating into entrenched conflict, abuse, and violence. She does this by training and supporting mediators and helping people in dispute to access and use mediation to openly discuss issues, negotiate and work towards mutually acceptable agreements in a respectful way.
Dr. Stan Korosi
Dialogue In Growth & PTA Partner of Parental Alienation Complex Case Management Services
As a highly qualified clinical sociologist and counselor, I have devoted my career to remediating parent-child relationships that have suffered due to parental alienation. With over two decades of experience, I have become a leading expert in parental alienation, as evidenced by my extensive research in this area. My approach combines the best of clinical sociological and counseling techniques, enabling me to identify and address the distinctive dynamics of individual cases effectively.
Bonnie Douglas
Family Dispute Resolution Mediator
As a Family Dispute Resolution mediator, Bonnie has a deep understanding of family law and the emotional challenges that come with family disputes. Our program provides a safe, neutral environment where parents can work through their conflicts and achieve resolutions that work for everyone. We do this by facilitating discussions, providing support and empowering parents to make informed decisions that are in the best interests of their children. Our goal is to help parents find ways to communicate more effectively and develop a mutually acceptable agreement that meets the needs of all family members.
Lee Lee
Family Dispute Resolution Mediator
Welcome to Parenting Together Apart for Parents NOT Together, the leading family dispute resolution mediation practice. At the heart of our practice is Lee, a certified iDRstart mediator with a decade of experience in family mediation. Lee is dedicated to understanding the unique needs and concerns of each family and is committed to providing a peaceful resolution that is tailored to their situation. As a certified mediator, conflict and parenting coach, Lee's approach is to empower individuals to collaboratively develop innovative and sustainable resolutions that resolve even the most complex family disputes. Contact us now to find out how we can help you.
Cynthia Brooking
Family Dispute Resolution Mediator
At Parenting Together Apart for Parents NOT Together, Cynthia offers unparalleled Family Dispute Resolution Mediation services. Cynthia has extensive experience and knowledge in conflict resolution and will work tirelessly to facilitate peaceful solutions. With Cynthia, our clients can feel heard and understood, and they’ll be guided through every step of the mediation process. Our ultimate goal for all parties involved is to move past the pain and work towards building a brighter future. Contact Parenting Together Apart today to start the journey to a peaceful coexistence.
Ange Beasley
Family Dispute Resolutions Mediator and Parenting Coordinator
As an experienced Family Dispute Resolution Mediator, Ange has worked with diverse families facing a wide range of challenges. Ange has a passion for helping families find solutions that are beneficial for everyone involved, and specializes in working with families that have neurodiverse needs, such as Autism, ADHD, PDA & anxiety. Ange also understands the unique challenges families face who are impacted by FIFO work rosters. Ange can help develop tailored solutions that suit specific family needs, and make sure that all parties feel heard and respected during the mediation process.
Jim Bisas
Criminal Law/Intervention Order Barrister
As a Criminal Barrister with over 30 years of experience, I have established a reputation for outstanding representation and litigation in the criminal courts. Over the years, I have successfully defended clients in a wide range of criminal cases, including but not limited to ball applications, plea hearings, contested committal proceedings, county court appeals, intervention order matters, children court matters and summary contested hearings. My clients rely on my extensive experience and expertise to achieve the best possible outcome in their cases.
Kaj Sharma
Family Lawyer and DVO Specialist
At Parenting Together Apart, we understand that family matters can be emotionally charged and challenging. Kaj Sharma, our lead solicitor, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team, helping clients navigate a wide range of legal issues related to family law, criminal law, and intervention orders. As an empathetic professional, Kaj understands the unique needs of each client and works tirelessly to position them for the best possible outcome. We are committed to providing high-quality legal services at every stage of the process.
Laurie Fittock
Child Support Help Australia
At Parenting Together Apart for Parents NOT Together, our mission is to provide parents with the support they need in dealing with child support matters. Our founder, Laurie, is a trusted expert in change of assessment applications, objections, and negotiations with the Department. We offer ongoing guidance and assistance on child support matters to ensure that you have the necessary tools and resources for the best possible outcome.
Chris Soretiou Charity Power House Retreat
Support for Victims of Crime
At Parenting Together Apart for Parents NOT Together, we offer support services for victims of crime and their families. Our founder, Chris, is a survivor of a heinous crime himself and has dedicated his life to helping others who have faced similar situations. Through his own experiences and the founding of the charity, Power House Retreat, Chris has gained a wealth of expertise and knowledge that he uses to support victims of crime in their journey towards recovery.
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Child Search & Parent Search Investigations
Parenting Together Apart for Parents NOT Together is an organisation dedicated to supporting families who are facing relocation or abduction of a child or parent. Under the leadership of a multidisciplinary expert team, this team of professionals work with a range of strategies to bring parents and children safely back together, regardless of where they are in the world. Child Search understand the challenges and complexities of these situations, and are committed to helping families navigate these difficult times. If you need help with a parent or child of abduction or relocation matter, please book the link for a free consultation.