A short introduction to CM-1 (Conflict Management for One), a practical approach that helps you move forward when mediation cannot proceed or the other party refuses to participate. This session explains how CM-1 provides clarity, reduces stress, and supports confident decision-making, giving you a constructive pathway even when cooperation is not available.
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 26th 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.
Thursday 27th November | 12PM
Eighty per cent of people who die in a hospital can’t communicate at the end of their lives. If that were you or your loved one, would your family know your wishes? Who would talk with the doctors and how would they share that information? What about if you broke a hip and couldn’t return home before significant modifications? Do you know where you’d stay? Elder mediation guides families through respectful, collaborative conversations around ageing, with the older person at the centre. This webinar will explore how elder mediation works, when to use it, and why all families will benefit.
Bridging Borders Through Dialogue
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.
Mediation Approaches To Parental Alienation: Keeping the child at the Centre
This session delves into the critical role of child-focused mediation in addressing the complex and sensitive issue of parental alienation (PA). When children become caught in the emotional crossfire of separation or divorce, mediators play a vital role in recognising the signs of alienation and guiding parents toward constructive, healing dialogue.
South Africa - Bold Steps to Justice with Mandatory Mediation
Watch this short animated video on the introduction of Rule 41A into the South African High Court. If you are more seriously minded, you can access the paper below as well.
Small Voices, Big Impact: Kids in Mediation
Join Tara Weir for an IMAW25 YouTube Premiere exploring child-inclusive mediation and how it supports families to build positive, child-centred outcomes.
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Intimate Relationships
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.
Before You Call the Council: How Mediation Helps with Neighbour Disputes
Neighbour issues over fences, trees, pets, and noise can make home life stressful — even to the point where people consider moving. The Interact Community Dispute Resolution Service (ICDRS) helps resolve these tensions early through calm, confidential mediation. Join us to discover how ICDRS supports councils, empowers communities, and helps neighbours rebuild understanding and harmony before conflicts escalate.
We're Separated. What do I do Now?
Separation can be overwhelming — emotionally, financially, and legally. This session helps you understand what to do next. Learn about managing finances (including financial abuse and dependency), using Family Dispute Resolution to sort out parenting or pet arrangements, and working out fair property settlements and consent orders. We’ll also answer common post-separation questions to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Mediation and a Search for Meaning
This session examines what drives both mediators and disputing parties in the resolution process. It explores the benefits and challenges of face-to-face versus shuttle mediation and considers the drawbacks when lawyers speak on behalf of clients. The discussion highlights how motivation, communication style, and process choice can shape outcomes in mediation.
Would you like to present in 2026?
International Mediation Awareness Month will run from the 2nd November to the 30th November in 2026.
We want a really global focus with a theme of
“Real Conflict. Real Conversations. Real Resolution.”
As mediators we know that for every dispute there is a dialogue waiting to begin.
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. Perhaps you have other ideas for how you can promote non-violent, non-adversarial, people focused dispute resolution. We’re open to ideas.
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 under the AMDRAS Standards.