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Looking Inward: The Art of Reflective Practice
Due to the confidential nature of dispute resolution reflective practice is an essential life skills for dispute resolution practitioners to develop.
Corporate Membership
Corporate Members can use the Mi Members portal to update their business information and directory listing directly. Find out more about our Corporate Membership.
Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards AMDRAS Information and Updates
Information for Mediation Institute Members about the transition from NMAS to AMDRAS Mediator Registration Standards.
Webinar Recording – Transitioning from NMAS to AMDRAS
Transition to Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS) Watch this webinar recording with Joanne Law, Director of Mediation Institute and Director of Mediator
First Nations Families – changes in the Family Law Act 1975 regarding First Nations Families – Webinar Recording
Join Joanne and Geri as they delve into the recent amendments to the Family Law Act impacting First Nations families.
What’s New?
What’s new is a regularly updated notice from Mediation Institute about updates and changes coming that may impact our members.
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The Role of the Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Part 2
We cover subjects like the necessity of specialist skills beyond national accreditation, handling ...family violence cases, ensuring client safety, and the importance of ethical practices and continuous risk assessment.
We also discuss the significance of private sessions, documenting agreements, and the legal implications of these agreements.
The episode emphasizes the crucial role of FDRPs in maintaining a fair, respectful process and supporting parents in making child-focused decisions.
00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements
00:52 Overview of Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Role
02:15 Addressing Family Violence in FDR
04:00 Safety Measures and Risk Assessment
10:46 Practitioner Skills and Screening
14:23 Preparing Clients for Mediation
20:19 Facilitating Communication and Fair Process
29:26 Documenting Agreements and Ethical Responsibilities
42:12 Conclusion and Upcoming Events[+] Show More
