We’re giving mediation more than a week; we’re giving it a month. IMAW25: Explore How Mediation Builds Understanding and Harmony is a month-long celebration dedicated to showcasing the power of mediation to create positive change. Throughout November, we invite individuals, organisations, and communities to discover how mediators help people move from conflict to connection, and how these skills can transform the way we communicate, collaborate, and live together.
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our IMAW25 speakers for generously sharing their time, knowledge, and passion for mediation. Whether through a live presentation or our first YouTube Premiere, we’re looking forward to spending this time of learning, reflection, and inspiration with you as we explore the many ways mediation builds understanding and harmony.
All IMAW25 events throughout November are free, and we encourage everyone to attend. Please check back throughout the month as we continue to add new events, presentations, and opportunities to get involved in celebrating the power of mediation.
From 6 October 2025 to 5 April 2026, all scheduled sessions will run on Queensland time (AEST). To confirm the equivalent time in your location, please use a Time Zone Converter – Time Difference Calculator.
Wednesday 5 November | 12PM
Discover how international mediation bridges legal, cultural, and linguistic divides. In this IMAW25 session, Hollia Lam explores how mediation promotes global understanding, cooperation, and access to justice—creating sustainable outcomes across borders.
Friday 7 November | 11AM
Join Tara Weir for an IMAW25 YouTube Premiere exploring child-inclusive mediation and how it supports families to build positive, child-centred outcomes.
Tuesday 11 November | 1PM
Join Richard Johnson for an insightful IMAW25 session following the recent launch of his book, The Diagnosis and Treatment of Intimate Relationship. This compelling and compassionate guide offers a fresh perspective on understanding, nurturing, and restoring long-term relationships.
Thursday 27 November | 5.30PM
Discover how mediation and human-centred design combine to resolve conflict with empathy as a strategic asset. Join Dr Jackie King, author of The Ultimate Other, for this inspiring IMAW25 session on leadership, self-awareness, and connection.
There is still time to Present!
International Mediation Awareness Week runs from 3–7 November 2025, and this year we are giving members the opportunity to promote mediation throughout November.
We are celebrating how mediation builds understanding and harmony.
We invite mediators and conflict resolution professionals to host a free online or in-person session during November to help others learn about the value and benefits of mediation.
Mediation Institute will promote your event, and if needed, we can host your session on Zoom.
Presenters will receive 3 CPD points for each one-hour presentation.