March already! We have a fair bit of change coming down the line that I want to let you know about.
Remember that the Mi Members and Students course area has all sorts of resources available for you for free. Mi Members & Students (study247.online)
Click on the member’s name to visit their profile.
Matthew Lockwood – NMAS Mediator – SA | Tatiana Callanan – NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner – NSW | Helen Perrottet – NMAS Mediator – NSW | Allison Callaghan – NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Pending Registration) – NSW | Louise Neilson – Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Pending Registration) – NSW | Ken Speakman – NMAS Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Family Group Conference Facilitator – QLD | Dino De Marchi – NMAS Mediator – VIC | Alecia Featherstone – NMAS – QLD | Mediator – Vanessa Burt – Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and NMAS Mediator – VIC | Feeby Fong – NMAS Mediator and Family Group Conference Facilitator – QLD | Joanna de Pree – NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner – NSW | Saraswathy Varatharajullu – NMAS Mediator – VIC | Suzanne Pinyon – NMAS Mediator – SA | Marc Daley – Family Group Conference Facilitator – NSW | Sian Dyce – Family Group Conference Facilitator and NMAS Mediator – NSW | Deborah Acason – NMAS Mediator – QLD | Tamara Allen Canny – NMAS Mediator – QLD | Vanessa Pattison – Family Group Conference Facilitator – NSW | Geoff Brayshaw – NMAS Mediator -and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Pending Registration) – VIC | Iveta Bales – Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner – ACT | Priscilla Spyridis – NMAS Mediator – VIC | Erica Edmands – NMAS Mediator – VIC | Craig Anderson – NMAS Mediator – VIC
Welcome to the other 7 new and renewing Members who prefer not to have a public profile or be listed on our newsletter.
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Did you know that you have the option to transfer your membership from one Recognised Mediator Accreditation Body (RMAB) to another?
You can do this when your membership with the other RMAB is due, simply complete the transfer section on our renewal form.
You can be a member with both Mediation Institute and another RMAB, however you can only be NMAS accredited through one RMAB.
Links to register to these events hosted by Mi as well as other events that may interest members are available on the Mi Events Calendar. https://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au/events/
Mediation Institute is happy to promote events run by other organisations that may be valuable to Mediation Institute Members.
Don’t hesitate to contact us about your events (Mi Member discounts for paid events are encouraged).
This is a free service for Mediation Institute Members or relevant free events. If you are not a member and it is a paid event, we would encourage you to offer a MI Members discount.
Q & A Session. Hosted by Ken Speakman. Every Tuesday. This is a question and answer session held weekly, for Mi Students (Only) who may have questions on any of the offered Mi courses. You can use this session to also assist in honing your skills in specific areas.
Grab a cuppa! A time to catch up with others after the break and check out what has been happening and the plans for the year ahead. We will do …
Grab a cuppa! A time to catch up with others after the break and check out what has been happening and the plans for the year ahead. We will do …
Parties to the mediation do not have our knowledge of the process (in the majority of cases). Transitions are essential to let the parties know what will happen and what …
11th ADR Research Network Roundtable 2023. Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th February 2023. Professor Julie Macfarlane CM (Emerita Distinguished University Professor of Law, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada) and Professor Sue Prince (Professor of Law, Exeter University, UK) will be presenting keynote papers on Monday 6 February with the opportunity for personal discussions with these renowned dispute resolution thought leaders.
Q & A Session. Hosted by Ken Speakman. Every Tuesday. This is a question and answer session held weekly, for Mi Students (Only) who may have questions on any of the offered Mi courses. You can use this session to also assist in honing your skills in specific areas.
An overview of the aspects of the Family Law System as it relates to the role of FDRPs, including the latest amendments to the FLA. Free to register for all …
An overview of the aspects of the Family Law System as it relates to the role of FDRPs, including the latest amendments to the FLA. Free to register for all …
Australian Family Law System for FDRPs – Evening Session Read More »
This webinar is a discussion on the various key points in the mediators' opening statements, including why they are important. Free to register for all Mediation Institute students and members. …
Q & A Session. Hosted by Ken Speakman. Every Tuesday. This is a question and answer session held weekly, for Mi Students (Only) who may have questions on any of the offered Mi courses. You can use this session to also assist in honing your skills in specific areas.
Discussion of case issues in Mediation / FDR / FGC (breaking up into groups depending on who attends). Free to register for all Mediation Institute students and members. $25 for …
Discussion of case issues in Mediation / FDR / FGC (breaking up into groups depending on who attends). Free to register for all Mediation Institute students and members. $25 for …
This webinar extends to the ‘Importance of Names’ webinar and application within the mediation process. Join us weekly for a webinar to help you deepen your mediation skills. Free to …
Mediation Skills – Rapport, Trust, & AROC Interruption Handling Read More »
With the start of a new year, there's no better time to invest in your firm's success with Smokeball Spark. However, did you know you can also tailor your Spark Conference experience …
Smokeball | Sparks Conference | Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Read More »
Q & A Session. Hosted by Ken Speakman. Every Tuesday. This is a question and answer session held weekly, for Mi Students (Only) who may have questions on any of the offered Mi courses. You can use this session to also assist in honing your skills in specific areas.
This webinar discusses the Parties Opening Statements (POS), from a logical and structured approach. In addition it introduces the next webinar on “Single Issue Vs Multi Issue’ parities opening statements. …
Q & A Session. Hosted by Ken Speakman. Every Tuesday. This is a question and answer session held weekly, for Mi Students (Only) who may have questions on any of the offered Mi courses. You can use this session to also assist in honing your skills in specific areas.
Business Development skills and time to discuss ways that have helped you improve your business outcomes. Free to register for all Mediation Institute students and members. $25 for non-members. Click …
Business Development skills and time to discuss ways that have helped you improve your business outcomes. Free to register for all Mediation Institute students and members. $25 for non-members. Click …
Mediation Practice Development | Evening Session Read More »
This webinar discusses the pros and cons of the two methods of handling parties' opening statements. Which one is best for you? Join us weekly for a webinar to help …
Mediation Skills – Single Issue POS Vs Multi Issue POS Read More »
Join our expert panel discussion led by Karen Shea, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers, Larissa Goldberg, Founder and Principal, Goldberg Family Mediation, and Fiona Kirkman, CEO and Co-Founder, FamilyProperty for this 90-minute CPD …
FamilyProperty | Ethics and Professional Responsibility | Free CPD Webinar Read More »
GLOBAL PEACE CONFERENCE (GPC-3). 4 March 2023. Over 24 hours of peace talks, skills-based workshops and networking. This year’s 24-hour conference has programming in four global geographical regions, with plenaries and skill-building sessions, covering all time zones across the globe and enabling anyone, anywhere, to participate.
Do you care deeply about your community and looking for ideas to bring about positive change? Join us on 4 March 2023 for the third 24-hour online Global Peace Conference: …
Monthly training update from Mediation Institute. Recap of this month and looking forward to next month.
The NMAS Review has been completed and now is in the implementation phase as the Mediator Standards Board works on the changes to the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) flowing from the review.
The National Mediation Conference (NMC) will be held outside Australia for the first time with the Conference taking place in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa (Wellington New Zealand) on the 3 – 6 the September 2023
The Dispute Resolution Agency Australasia is now live. Visit the agency to find professionals for referrals or your own dispute resolution issues or join the agency to promote your professional services.
Upcoming trainings from the High Conflict Institute
Monthly training update from Mediation Institute. Recap of this month and looking forward to next month.
Update on Mediation Institute membership for this month and looking forward to next month.
New amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 opened for consultation on the 30th January, 2023 and the consultation closes on the 27th February 2023. You can read about what
Mediation Institute Annual Report 2022 gives an overview of Mi activities in 2022.
Rebecca Casey NMAS Mediator and Solicitor Rebecca Casey is a NMAS Accredited mediator who is located in Canberra, ACT. More about Rebecca Rebecca is a lawyer, a coach and
Varsha Lal NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Varsha Lal is a NMAS Accredited Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner located in Melbourne, Victoria. More about Varsha
William Francis is a NMAS Mediator located in Canungra, Queensland.
Jessica Tinetti NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Jessica Tinetti is a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and NMAS Mediator located in Warrnambool, Victoria More about Jessica Tinetti Jessica
Walid Kalouche is a NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner located in Parramatta, New South Wales. Walid is fluent in Arabic.
Leana Marquet NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Leana Marquet is a NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner located in the Gold Coast, Queensland. More about Leana Marquet
Jean-Pierre Menage is a NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner located in Subiaco, Western Australia.
Jo-Anne McNamara NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Jo-Anne is a NMAS Accredited mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner who is located in the Gosnells area of Perth, Western
Lisa Joye NMAS Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Family Group Conference Facilitator Lisa is a NMAS Accredited Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Family Group Conference Facilitator Dispute who
Jo-Anne Cottee is a Family Group Conference Facilitator located in the Jervis Bay area.
Overview Ken Speakman is a NMAS Accredited Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and New Ways for Families Coach He is based in the southern suburbs of Brisbane in Queensland. His
Sarwat ‘Sue’ Moussa Family Group Conference Facilitator More about Sarwat ‘ Sue’ Moussa Sue Moussa is an FGC Facilitator & Triple P Facilitator based in Chipping North, New South Wales.
Overview Jade Lindsay has a background in working with children’s services. Her dispute resolution related qualifications and skills are Family Group Conference Facilitator. She is based in Thirroul NSW Her
