BHP offering fantastic financial assistance for regional students

BHP offering fantastic financial assistance for regional students

March 31, 2025

BHP is offering a fantastic financial assistance program for regional students who qualify to complete the CHC81115 Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution with the Mediator Training Academy. We have had successful applicants for this fantastic program previously and highly recommend that those in need apply for this assistance.  It is truly a wonderful opportunity. … Read More

Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner) Regulations 2025 commence on 1 April 2025

Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner) Regulations 2025 commence on 1 April 2025

March 12, 2025

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

A successful career in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) in Australia

A successful career in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) in Australia

October 30, 2024

A successful career in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) in Australia   A career in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) in Australia offers professionals the unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families during challenging times. As an FDR practitioner, you are instrumental in helping people resolve family disputes, especially those … Read More

Why qualify as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) with the Mediator Training Academy?

Why qualify as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) with the Mediator Training Academy?

July 10, 2024

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

Leadership Development Scholarships available for Women

Leadership Development Scholarships available for Women

August 7, 2023

Leadership Development Scholarships available for Women The Australian Mediation Association and Mediator Training Academy is delighted to announce that partial scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,000 per person are now available for women in for one of four leadership and workplace skill development programs. These scholarships are aimed at encouraging more women to increase their … Read More

How can improperly trained Australian family mediators cause harm?

How can improperly trained Australian family mediators cause harm?

March 27, 2023

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

Career opportunities in Family Dispute Resolution

Career opportunities in Family Dispute Resolution

February 14, 2023

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

Alternative Dispute Resolution in Australia

Alternative Dispute Resolution in Australia

February 12, 2023

ADR stands for Alternative Dispute Resolution in Australia, and an ADR practitioner is a trained and accredited individual who facilitates the resolution of disputes between parties. In the context of family law, ADR practitioners in Australia include family dispute resolution practitioners (FDRP), who specialise in helping separating parents or parties with parental responsibility to resolve … Read More