Practitioner Membership
Who is this for?
Practitioner Membership is for dispute resolution professionals in independent or semi-independent practice who need complaint handling, a directory listing, and access to CPD.
Practitioner Membership suits:
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs) registered with the Attorney-General’s Department
- Family Group Conference Facilitators
- AMDRAS-accredited mediators whose accreditation is held through another RAP, who want Mi for complaint handling and professional development
- Mediators in private practice who want professional development and a complaint handling body
What’s included — $190/year
- Complaint handling in accordance with the Mi Complaints Policy
- Listing in the Mi Mediator Directory (publicly searchable)
- Access to all Mi CPD events and webinars
- Mi member resource library
- CPD register
- Mi member newsletter and practice updates
- Access to the Mi member community
What’s not included
Practitioner Membership does not include AMDRAS accreditation. If you want AMDRAS accreditation held through Mediation Institute, see AMDRAS Accredited Mediator Membership.
How to join
Join online at mimembers.au. Your membership is active immediately on payment.
Price: $190 per year (billed annually).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does complaint handling cover?
Mi’s complaint handling process covers complaints about your conduct as a practitioner. As a Practitioner Member, you can tell clients and referrers that you are subject to a professional complaints process administered by Mediation Institute.
Does Practitioner Membership give me AMDRAS accreditation?
No. AMDRAS accreditation through Mi is a separate tier — AMDRAS Accredited Mediator Membership ($480 for two years). Practitioner Membership is suitable if you already hold AMDRAS accreditation through another RAP, or if you don’t require AMDRAS accreditation.
Can I be listed in the Mi Directory even if I’m accredited through another organisation?
Yes. You don’t need to hold AMDRAS accreditation through Mi to be listed in the Mi Mediator Directory. Practitioner Membership includes a directory listing regardless of where your accreditation sits.
What’s the difference between Practitioner Membership and Professional Development Membership?
Professional Development Membership ($150/year) is CPD-only — no complaint handling and no directory listing. Practitioner Membership ($190/year) adds complaint handling and a directory listing. The extra $40 a year covers the complaint handling framework.