Thursday, 20 November 2025
Description
Teachers attending earn 1 Professional Development Hours
Psychologists attending earn 1 CPD Hour
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
Stephanie McLuckie, Senior Associate, Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers
How to Uphold Student Welfare in External Placements and Locations
- Clarifying legal obligations of schools, host employers and third-party providers
- How to uphold student welfare in external placements
Presented by Cav. Maria Saraceni, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Presenters
Stephanie McLuckie, Senior Associate, Carroll & O'Dea LawyersStephanie assists clients in the not-for-profit space, practising in the areas of education law, commercial law and employment law. She acts for many independent schools, not-for-profit organisations and charities across a broad range of matters. Stephanie is particularly experienced in advising her independent and religious school clients regarding related party transactions and compliance with the not-for-profit obligations under the State and Commonwealth Education Acts. She often assists schools with registration matters and dealing with regulators. Stephanie regularly assists with the incorporation and registration of new charities, with a focus on governance matters and meeting compliance obligations. She also has experience in large and small property transactions, transfers of land and business, licences and leasing. As an advocate for the value of higher education, Stephanie worked as a tutor in the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) program, which aims to increase access to tertiary education for disadvantaged high school students.
Cav. Maria Saraceni, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Cav. Maria Saraceni is a leading barrister at Francis Burt Chambers specialising in regulatory and compliance law, corporate governance, employment law, industrial relations, and workplace health and safety. She is recognised for her strategic approach, achieving practical, commercially responsible outcomes through both negotiated solutions and legal proceedings. Maria also serves as a non-executive director on statutory and not-for-profit boards and is a sought-after speaker and mentor within the legal profession. Fluent in Italian and French, she brings a direct and approachable communication style to her work, assisting a diverse range of clients.
