Mediation Institute Membership Update: January 2022
Welcome back to another year of changing the direction of lives with your dispute resolution skills!
Many of our members have been starting to engage directly via the Mi Mediators Network. The main network is open to any Mediators, FDR Practitioners and FGC Facilitators as part of our commitment to our industry. We invite you to get involved in the networking opportunities and share in in the Networking, Learning and Collaboration.
Remember that the Mi Members and Students course area has all sorts of resources available for you for free. Mi Members & Students (study247.online)
Welcome to our new and renewing members.
Click on the member’s name to visit their profile.
Kylie Sexton – FDR Practitioner – NSW | Karen Taylor – NMAS Mediator- VIC | Rebecca Evans – NMAS Mediator and FDR Practitioner – ACT | Isabelle Truong – FDR Practitioner – NSW | Jasmine Barnes – NMAS Mediator – VIC | Kerril Hoswell – FDR Practitioner – NSW | Jessica Smith – FDR Practitioner – NSW | Evelina Giusti – NMAS Mediator – NSW | Susanne Novak – NMAS – VIC || Ruth Johnson – FDR Practitioner – NSW | Peter Jacobson – NMAS Mediator – TAS | Dominque Markwort – NMAS Mediator – VIC | Jeremy Burston – NMAS Mediator – VIC | Marie Kelly – NMAS Mediator and FDR Practitioner – QLD | Maree Davenport – NMAS Mediator – VIC | Roger Poed – FDR Practitioner and NMAS Mediator – QLD | Frank Connolly – NMAS Mediator – SA | Claire Button – FDR Practitioner and NMAS Mediator – VIC | Snezana Savic – NMAS Mediator – SA | Susie Rayner – FDR Practitioner and NMAS Mediator – VIC | Christine Weston – NMAS Mediator – WA
6 Additional new and renewing Members preferring not to have a public profile.
Directory Pages for our main member categories
- Find a NMAS Mediator https://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au/mi-members/find-a-nmas-mediator/
- Find a FDRP Member https://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au/mi-members/find-a-fdrp-member/
- Find a FGC Member https://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au/mi-members/find-a-fgc-member/
Professional Development
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/


NMAS Mediator Related
- What is NMAS Mediation? Followed by NMAS Course Orientation – Tuesday 1st February. The first 15 mins for people who are not NMAS Accredited Mediators, second 15 mins covers NMAS Training Orientation – all you need to know to get started.
Members can register via Upcoming Events | Mi Mediator Network (mn.co)
Non members can register via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/245202646717 - Q & A – Every Tuesday – 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd. Open to all our students, a great session if you have a question on any of our courses or interested in honing your skills in specific area. Upcoming Events | Mi Study Groups (mn.co)
- NMAS Review Survey – Q&A. Planned for Tuesday 15th February (the day after the All Mediators survey is released) with Emma-May and Danielle providing insights into the methodology and answering questions. NMAS Review – Mediator, Standards, Alternative Dispute Resolution

FGC Facilitator Related
- FGC- Training Online Workshop – the next training workshop will be in February, Tuesday 15th, Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd. Enrolments are open to complete the online learning prior to the workshop. FGC Training Workshop
- FGC Supervision with Eve Clare – scheduled for the 28th February. Time and booking link to be confirmed.

FDR Practitioner Related
- Q & A – Every Tuesday – 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd. Open to all our students, a great session if you have a question on any of our courses or interested in honing your skills in specific area. Upcoming Events | Mi Study Groups (mn.co)
- Safety Planning in FDR – Discussion and Demo 9th Feb 2022
- FDR Webinar – Topic TBC 16th Feb 2022
- State of Family Law Conference – targeted to lawyers but useful for FDRP’s – External Event – 17th Feb 2022 Brisbane State of Family Law Conference
- State of Family Law Conference – targeted to lawyers but useful for FDRP’s – External Event – 23rd Feb 2022 Melbourne State of Family Law Conference
- State of Family Law Conference – targeted to lawyers but useful for FDRP’s – External Event – 24th Feb 2022 Sydney State of Family Law Conference
- Supporting the developmental needs of children with neurodiversity – External Event – 23rd Feb Child Family Community Australia Supporting the developmental needs of children with neurodiversity – Mediation Institute

- Business Spotlight – Monetise your Message – Wednesday 9th February. This Business Spotlight for Dispute Resolution Professionals presented by Eve Clare.
- Members can register via Upcoming Events | Mi Mediator Network (mn.co) Non Members can register via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/monetise-your-message-tickets-251733199777
Events are subject to change and may be added to throughout the month so keep an eye on Events in the Mi Mediators Network or Mi Events Calendar. https://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au/events/
Find out more about our members
Patricia Kirkman-Scroope
Patricia Kirkman-Scroope is a NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner located in Brisbane, Queensland.
Cheryl Johnstone
Cheryl Johnstone is a NMAS Mediator, Family Group Conference Facilitator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner located in Glebe, New South Wales.
Krysteen McElroy
Krysteen McElroy is a NMAS Mediator located in Padthaway, South Australia.
Joanna de Pree
Joanna de Pree is a NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner located in Tallawong, New South Wales.
Vanessa Burt
Vanessa Burt is a NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner located in Highett, Victoria
Hannah Vaughan
Hannah Vaughan is a NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner located in Orange, New South Wales.
Josephine Byrnes-Luna
Josephine Byrnes-Luna NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Josephine Byrnes-Luna is a NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner located in Camden, New South Wales. More about Josephine Byrnes-Luna
Christina Reynolds
Christina Reynolds is a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner located in Mackay, Queensland.
Tim Smith
Tim Smith is a NMAS Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner located in New South Wales
Chris Truran
Chris Truran is a NMAS Mediator and FGC Facilitator located in Urunga, New South Wales.
Linda Singh
Linda Singh is a Family Group Conference Facilitator located in South West Sydney, New South Wales.
Merv Taylor
Merv Taylor is a Family Group Conference Facilitator located in Camden Park, New South Wales.
Sandra Kettlewell
Sandra Kettlewell is a Family Group Conference Facilitator and a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner located in Nowra, New South Wales.
Shona Kennedy
Shona Kennedy is a Family Group Conference Facilitator located in Kelso, New South Wales.
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