Practice area 03

International Assessments

Evertrack Family Practice undertakes independent family and kinship assessments in Australia for matters before the United Kingdom Family Court where proposed carers or family members are located in Australia.

This work aligns with that undertaken by Independent Social Workers in the United Kingdom. Assessments are undertaken in person where practicable and prepared for use in court proceedings, including matters involving kinship care and permanence planning.

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Section 01

Nature of the work

Assessments are independent and evaluative in nature and are undertaken to assist decision-making in legal proceedings. The work may include:

Kinship and connected persons assessments
Viability assessments
Comparative assessments involving multiple households
Addendum or supplementary reports

All assessments are structured, evidence-based, and prepared for court use. This provides a practical, in-country assessment option for United Kingdom matters involving Australian-based families.

Section 02

Professional context

Andrew Macintosh has experience across both the Australian and United Kingdom systems, including statutory child protection and court-based assessment in public and private family law matters.

His work reflects familiarity with United Kingdom court expectations while remaining grounded in the Australian context.

Section 03

Assessment approach

Assessments are conducted in Australia and may involve:

Interviews with proposed carers and relevant family members
Home visits where appropriate
Consideration of available documentation
Assessment of parenting capacity, risk, and protective factors
Evaluation of the child’s likely experience within the proposed placement

Reports are prepared in a format suitable for court proceedings and aligned with broader family-violence and risk-management frameworks.

Section 04

Role boundaries

International assessments are undertaken as an independent professional role:

The role is evaluative, not therapeutic
No concurrent or subsequent services are provided to the same family
Advice regarding legal strategy or case outcomes is not provided

Section 05

Practical arrangements and instructions

Assessments may be undertaken across Australia, including interstate travel where required. Scope, timelines, and practical arrangements are determined based on the needs of the matter.

Enquiries are accepted from legal practitioners, courts, and relevant professionals involved in United Kingdom proceedings. Each matter is subject to initial discussion to confirm scope, suitability, and practical arrangements.

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