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#IMAW25 | Explore How Mediation Builds Understanding and Harmony
26/11/2025
We’re not limiting the power of mediation to one week, we’re celebrating it all month long! Join IMAW25 this November and uncover how mediation helps people find peace through understanding.
Acknowledgement of Country
25/11/2025
Find out more about Acknowledgement of Country, Reconciliation and Cultural Safety resources.
Your Path to Becoming an AMDRAS Accredited Mediator: A step-by-step Guide
25/11/2025
A step by step guide to becoming an amdras accredited mediator
Navigating Mandatory FDR: Insights from 2024 – 2025 Family Court Case Law for FDRPs.
16/11/2025
Recent Australian cases mentioning family dispute resolution and their significance for mediators (January 2024 – November 2025) This summary identifies recent Australian cases
Job Opportunities – Updated 13.11.2025
12/11/2025
Mediation Institute is happy to share out to our community information about Job Opportunities relevant to dispute resolution practitioners. Contact us to list your job.
Streamlining Your Accreditation: The AMDRAS Alternative Pathway for FDR Practitioners
06/11/2025
Discover the AMDRAS Alternative Pathway for FDR Practitioners—streamlining accreditation and recognising your existing expertise in family mediation.
Catch up with On Demand CPD
Neighbour Disputes - Before you make a complaint to council, make a call to a mediator. ICDRS IMAW
This informative session ...outlines the benefits of mediation compared to traditional legal processes, with insights from Matt Lockwood, a seasoned mediator.
Real-life case studies demonstrate the challenges and outcomes of taking disputes to court versus mediation. You'll discover how mediation can be a faster, more affordable, and less hostile way to resolve conflicts while maintaining community harmony. Learn about the principles, process, and accessibility of mediation services, and how they can help you handle neighbour disputes effectively.
00:00 Introduction and Presenters
01:10 Understanding Mediation and Its Benefits
02:46 Legal Perspectives on Conflict Resolution
05:05 Case Studies: Real-Life Neighbor Disputes
11:28 Challenges and Solutions in Mediation
23:23 The Mediation Process and Its Boundaries
28:03 The Importance of Safety in Mediation
28:09 Effectiveness and Success Rates of Mediation
28:37 Choosing the Right Mediator
29:13 ICDRS Mediation Services Overview
30:50 Community Mediation and Legal Framework
33:57 The Role of Mediators and Ethical Considerations
36:19 Practicalities and Challenges in Mediation
42:29 Final Thoughts and Joining ICDRSShow More
Neighbour Disputes - Before you make a complaint to council, make a call to a mediator. ICDRS IMAW
Join Joanne Law, the Director of Mediation Institute, and Rebecca ...
Mediation Approaches to Parental Alienation - Keeping the child in the centre IMAW event with Sonal
Addressing Family Mediation Challenges: Parental Alienation and Child ...
Practice Management - Enquiry to Intake Oct 2025
In this comprehensive webinar, we explore the ethical and practical ...
The diagnosis and treatment of Intimate Relationships IMAW25
Join us for an insightful presentation by Richard Johnson, a ...
Small Voices, Big Impact: Kids in Mediation - IMAW 2025 Event
Presented by: Tara Weir | Accredited Family Dispute Resolution ...
IMAW South Africa Bold Step to Justice with Mandatory Mediation
For something a bit different here is an AI generated video based on a ...
Building Bridges through Dialogue: An Insight into International Mediation
Join us for the inaugural session of International Mediation Awareness ...
Making use of Mi Ai as a Mediator or FDRP (abridged public version)
Harnessing AI in Mediation: Practical Tips and Reflections This video ...
Reflective Supervision for FDR Practitioners and Mediators
Discover how reflective supervision can transform your mediation ...
Tripod Model of Reflective Supervision Introductory Overview
Find out more about the Tripod Model of Reflective Supervision here ...
See you at NMC 2025
In this video Mediation Institute Director Joanne Law gives an ...
Workplace Mediations Informal yet Effective Interventions Thil Schmidt
In this Mediation Institute Member Presentation, Thiloshini Schmidt, a ...