1. The Purpose of these Guidelines (p1)

2. Introduction (p1)

3. Statement of Principles (pp1-2 )

4. The role of the Child’s Representative (p2)

5. Relationship with the Child (pp2-3)

5.1 Information which should be explained to the child (p3)

5.2 Limitations of the Role of the Child’s Representative (pp3-4)

5.3 Children's Wishes (p4)

5.4 Making submissions contrary to the Child’s wishes (pp4-5)

6. General procedures to be followed when a Child’s Representative has been appointed                  (p5)

6.1 Who should be advised? (p5)

6.2 Meeting the Child (p5)

6.3 Consultation between the Child’s Representative, Child and Family Counsellor (p6)

6.4 Relationship with the Parties and their Legal Representatives (pp6-7)

6.5 Case Planning (pp7-8)

6.6 Changing, Reviewing or Terminating the Appointment of the Child’s Representative (p8)

6.7 Reports (pp8-9)

6.8 Interim Hearings (p9)

6.9 Final hearing (The Trial) (pp9-10)

6.10 At the Conclusion of Proceedings (pp10-11)

6.11 Appeals (p11)

7. Family Violence and Abuse (p11)

8. Cross-cultural and/or Religious Matters (pp12-13)

9. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children (pp13-14)

10. Children with disabilities (p14)

11. Special medical procedures and other parens patriae/welfare jurisdiction cases
         (section 67ZC) (pp14-15)

12. Glossary of Terms (pp15-17)