ROWLAND & CRITCHLEY

In the matter of Rowland & Critchley, Dawe J of the court considered orders concerning the welfare of children B and C. The dispute involved the mother's compliance with previous court orders and recommendations from Families SA.

The court was required to determine the specific reporting obligations of Families SA regarding the welfare of the children, the steps taken by the Department in response to prior recommendations, and the future assistance they proposed to provide. Additionally, the court addressed interim measures concerning the mother's household arrangements and supervision of the children.

Dawe J made orders reinstating previous orders from 21 December 2011, effective from 15 October 2011. The mother was directed to contact Families SA to request assistance with report recommendations and was ordered to ensure no male adult was present overnight in the home where the children resided. Further, the mother was directed to ensure the children B and D did not sleep in the same bedroom and to supervise them at all times when they were in her care. The court also requested a report from Families SA specifically addressing the welfare issues concerning the children and the steps taken by the Department. A compliance check was scheduled for 29 November 2011, with a seven-day trial to commence on 5 December 2011. The time for the applicant mother to pay the hearing fee was extended to 21 October 2011.