Louise Salmon
About
Louise Anne Salmon is an experienced social worker, Single Expert Witness, Child and Family Consultant, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Professional Supervisor.
Historical chronicle
Family Consultant and later Senior Family Consultant (now Child Court Expert) with the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
Established independent consulting practice: Louise Salmon Consulting.
Her earlier career included roles in child and family mental health services, community mental health, mediation, parenting education, counselling and rehabilitation. She has contributed to national advisory and consultative work in children’s mental health, psychiatry policy and family violence committee work.
Methodological frameworks
Louise’s role in family law matters is to provide an independent and balanced professional opinion. Her assessments consider the individual child, the child’s developmental stage, important family relationships, relevant risks and strengths, and the wider circumstances in which the family is living. Louise applies her experience and high quality qualifications and continuing professional development to perform her role to a high standard.
The assessment process can feel unfamiliar or demanding. Louise aims to explain the process clearly and to treat adults and children with dignity and respect, while maintaining the professional independence required of her role.
Her reports are written to be clear, carefully reasoned and practical. They aim to assist the reader in understanding the family’s circumstances, the issues affecting the child, and the considerations relevant to future decision-making.