APAC Insider: Leaders in Mediation Professional Development 2025 – Australia The Australian Mediation Association and the Mediator Training Academy win another award for qualifying Mediators and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners in 2025. Please see our websites (links above) for further assistance.
1. Legislative Significance and High Demand Under the Family Law Act 1975, couples are required to attend FDR with a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) before applying to the Federal Circuit and Family Court for parenting orders. FDRP-issued section 60I certificates are mandatory to proceed. Mediator Training Academy Australian Mediation Association. Because of this legal … Read More
The new edition of our textbook “Mediating with Families”, written by our Academic Advisory Board members and teachers will be released April 14, 2025. “As you read Mediating with Families annotate myriads of insights that are as likely to affirm and inform your practice as to respectfully challenge it. This book is about real people … Read More
New Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner) Regulations 2025 commence on 1 April 2025. The Attorney General’s office new regulations include several changes that will impact accredited FDR practitioners. Most of the changes come into force immediately. Others, like the need for the AG to approve who can act as a complaints-handling body, have a transitional … Read More
Why qualifying as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) with the Mediator Training Academy in Australia offers numerous advantages for those seeking a fulfilling and impactful career in family mediation? Here are several reasons the Mediator Training Academy stands out as an ideal choice. More information on becoming a family dispute resolution practitioner can be … Read More
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Practitioners are experiencing a surge in demand across Australia for several compelling reasons. The intricate dynamics of modern family structures, combined with a legal system that increasingly emphasises alternative dispute resolution methods, have elevated the need for skilled professionals who can navigate the complexities of familial conflicts with sensitivity and expertise. … Read More
Improperly trained Australian Family Mediators can cause harm. Family mediators play an important role in helping families in Australia resolve disputes related to family law, such as separation, divorce, child custody, and property division. However, if mediators are improperly trained, they can cause harm in several ways: Failure to provide appropriate support: If a … Read More
Family violence, also known as domestic violence, is a pervasive issue in Australia. It is a complex issue that involves the physical, emotional, and psychological abuse of family members, particularly women and children. Family violence is a widespread problem that affects all members of society, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, or social status. The … Read More
Career opportunities in Family Dispute Resolution are plentiful throughout Australia. Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) practitioners in Australia are professionals who help separated or divorced families resolve their disputes outside of court. To become an FDR practitioner in Australia, you must complete a nationally recognized qualification in FDR and meet the registration requirements of the Attorney-General’s … Read More