About Us

The ACT JPs Association is your ‘professional body’.

The Association has represented and supported the ACT’s Justices of the Peace since 1990.

Our objective is to promote, support and protect the status and interests of Justices of the Peace.  We aim to deliver an accessible, professional JP service to the ACT community and keep our members up to date on changes affecting Justice of the Peace services to the public.

We work hard on behalf of JPs to provide support, advocacy, fellowship and community involvement.

Support

We provide ongoing support and professional development to our members to help them deliver quality services to the community. We offer:

  • a mentoring program to support new JPs as they settle in to the role
  • a regular members’ journal (Justice Matters) featuring news, guidance and articles on developments in the law and better practice for JPs
  • a seminar program to help our members stay on top of developments affecting their role
  • guidance notes and other relevant information on most JP duties
  • a comprehensive website that features information of interest to the community and JPs, with a ‘members only’ section providing further information and guidance
  • speedy response to questions of practice.

Fellowship

We have built a ‘community of support’ through encouraging regular contact among like-minded JPs.

Our seminars are a great way to meet fellow JPs, to share experiences, develop networks and support each other.  And to have some good fun!

Advocacy

We work with other organisations and government on your behalf to:

  • recognise the commitment and achievement of JPs in serving the community
  • promote the availability and visibility of JPs in the community
  • promote changes of law or practice affecting JPs
  • review training and professional development
  • develop a comprehensive JP Practice Manual and
  • provide or clarify guidance on practice issues.

Community involvement

We support and coordinate several public JP Signing Centres across Canberra. This important initiative has improved community access to JPs.

The Signing Centres are a perfect chance for an active JP to develop their practice and boost their community involvement.

Want to know more?

We’d be happy to talk to you—contact us at info@actjpa.org.au