party
in relation to a matter before a children’s court, means-
a)a child involved in the matter;
b)a parent;
c)a person who has parental responsibilities and rights in respect of the child;
d)a prospective adoptive or foster parent of the child;
e)the department or the designated child protection organisation managing the case of the child; or
f)any other person admitted or recognised by the court as a party;