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Forensic Foundations offers Fit-For-Purpose specialised training for individuals, government departments and organisations to develop the skills required for effective interactions within our legal system. Workshops, seminars and online tutorials are available across a broad range of topics, from Witness Training and Expert Evidence requirements to DNA understanding for Legal Practitioners. We’re here to assist you. Contact us to discuss your needs now.
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From the Director's desk
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So it is now November and our last newsletter was sent out in June. Much has happened and is happening since then, so this will be a bumper edition.
However, in this introductory paragraph I would particularly like to highlight a couple of outstanding items.
• Firstly, I’d like to thank Maggie, Dale and Ben – I have spent so much time on the road in the last few months and they have kept the ship smoothly sailing along, I’m not sure anyone noticed my absence.
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• Drum roll!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have just launched our new website. The old website has served us well for ten years – but it is time for a refresh. So check it out at www.forensicfoundations.com.au. One issue we have discovered is that web links in previous newsletters and social media posts, don't work, however we are working on rectifying this situation.
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And thirdly, there is a big announcemnt coming. One of the reasons for the delay in distributing the newsletter, was that we hoped we to include the annoucment in this newsletter - but that was not to be.
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Proficiencytesting@forensicfoundations
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Forensic Foundations’ Proficiency Tests are designed to test the end-to-end forensic process – from collection to court. The 2018/9 program covers a range of forensic disciplines and in addition to the advertised program, we are working with a number of discipline groups to directly address their specific needs.
The 2018/9 Proficiency Test flyer can be downloaded here. More information regarding the underlying philosophy and design of the tests can be downloaded here – brochure and video. Tests can be purchased on-line by credit card or by invoice, or contact us directly.
In addition to the tests discussed in these documents, we are in discussion with the following discipline groups:
• Pathology;
• Palynology;
• Odontology & anthropology;
• Fire scene investigation; and
• Digital Forensics.
READ MORE
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New 'Advanced Court Skills' workshop announced
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Forensic Foundations has conducted the 'Expert Witness Training' and 'Provision of Expert Evidence' workshop for the last 10 years. In 2019 we will be formally launching the 'Advanced Court Skills' workshop.
We all recognize giving oral testimony in court is a skill as important, as the technical aspects of forensic practitioners’ role.
Whilst many practitioners have participated in some introductory training, this workshop is designed for forensic practitioners with some (or a lot) of experience giving evidence and aims to build on that experience.
The workshop will run for two days in a ‘real’ courtroom with access to video link and participants can attend day one, day two or both days. READ MORE
And don't forget to register for the 'Expert Witness Training workshop (early bird rates apply) or contact us to discuss the 'Provision of Expert Evidence' workshop.
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Working with Experts
A number of years ago Anna wrote this piece for a legal journal, however it was never sent!! The article turned up the other day when Anna was looking for something else. As it is still as relevant now as it was when it was originally written, it has been posted on the Forensic Foundations’ website READ MORE
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Looking Forward
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On 6th June, Bureau Veritas conducted the 1st ISO9001 Surveillance audit of Forensic Foundations. We are pleased to report all went well and our certification is ongoing.
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On the conference circuit
August and September saw Anna in Lyon, France (8th European Academy of Forensic Science Conference), Beijing, China (visit to the National Institute of Forensic Science and the 10th Asian Forensic Science Network Annual Meeting & Symposium) and Perth, Australia (ANZFSS 24th International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences). READ MORE
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International projects
Training and consultancy
On the 15th & 16th November Forensic Foundations will be conducting a two-day training program for scientists from the Myanmar Police Service. This training will be held in Melbourne and has been facilitated by iScience Technologies. This will focus on statistics for DNA interpretation and will be run along with Dr Henry Roberts as our statistics expert.
Currently there are two further training events (to be conducted offshore) in the pipeline – details will be announced when they have been confirmed.
Auditing manufacturers against – ISO18385
This area of the business is continuing to grow with several enquires from both local and international companies.
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Confirmed activities for the remainder of 2018 and into 2019
A number of training workshops/presentations/exhibitions have been confirmed, whilst others are still in the planning phase. To date we have scheduled:
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iScience training for Myanmar Police Service. 15 & 16 November 2018.
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Provision of Expert Evidence workshop, AFP, Canberra. 18 & 19 January 2019.
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Advanced Court Skills workshop, Melbourne. January 2019.
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ISO18035 Audit, USA. February 2019
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Exhibitor and delegate, American Academy of Forensic Sciences meeting, Baltimore. 18 - 23 February 2019.
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ISO18035 Audit, UK. February 2019
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ISO18035 Audit, Germany. February 2019
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Expert Witness Training workshop, Brisbane. 18 & 19 July 2019
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Expert Witness Training workshop, Sydney. 1 & 2 August 2019
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Expert Witness Training workshop, Melbourne. 15 & 16 August 2019
As events are finalised they are added to our front page.
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Combined ANZFSS & IAFS Conference in 2020
Brings together two of the best forensic science and medicine conferences in the world- the 22nd Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Sciences & 25th Symposium of the Australian & New Zealand Forensic Science Society.
Mark the date in your diary: 21-25 September 2020, International Convention Centre Sydney, Australia
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