Thinking About Transferring Your National Accreditation AMDRAS to Mediation Institute?
If you are currently nationally accredited as a mediator you have the option to transfer to Mediation Institute or have your national accreditation recognised for Practitioner Membership with us. Please review this page to understand the process and options to assess which is right for you.
What You Get as a Member
When you transfer your NMAS or AMDRAS accreditation to Mediation Institute, you get:
- Independent complaint handling
- Free professional development webinars
- Discounts on advanced training
- A profile in the Find a Mediator directory
- Support from our team and community
Things to Know Before You Transfer
- You can only be accredited with one provider at a time under NMAS or AMDRAS.
- You don’t have to transfer if you only want access to our webinars and training. You can join as a Professional Development Member instead.
- We don’t offer group insurance. You’ll need your own professional indemnity insurance unless you’re covered by your employer. We recommend AON, with policies starting at around $350 per year.
If You’re on a Work Panel
Some organisations only offer mediation work to the people they accredit.
If you’re on a panel and receiving regular work, check whether transferring will affect that.
- We offer panel opportunities too, and you can be listed if you’re:
- Accredited with us
- Accredited elsewhere but join as a Practitioner Member
- A registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner or Family Group Conference Facilitator
How to Transfer – Simple Steps
- Go to www.mimembers.au/transfer
- Fill out the form and upload proof of your current accreditation
- We’ll review your application and send you an invoice
- Once paid, your transfer is complete
Costs and Timing
- If you transfer before your current membership ends, we’ll charge a pro-rata fee (you only pay for the time until your renewal date).
- Your old provider is unlikely to refund your fee.
- If you transfer mid-year, it may cost about $16 extra per month compared to waiting until renewal.
Questions?
If you’re unsure or want to talk it through, get in touch with us. We’re here to help.
AMDRAS provides a bit more guidance to the process of transferring your accreditation from one Recognised Accreditation Provider (RAP) to another. You can access the full AMDRAS here www.amdras.au Clause 69 Additional Responsibilities of RAPs
(d) if a Registered Practitioner want to transfer their registration from one RAP to another, both RAPs involved must ensure that the Registered Practitioner:
(i) confirms in writing their request to transfer;
(ii) provides evidence of accreditation by the other RAP, including by supplying a copy of their application for
accreditation or most recent renewal application; and
(iii) the RAP being requested to take over as the accrediting RAP must notify the board and the other RAP including the proposed date that the transfer is to take effect. This RAP must not collect the accreditation fee from the Registered Practitioner until their next renewal falls due.
Other relevant clauses
69 (g) subject to clause 71 below (RAPs must) recognise accreditations of Registered Practitioners granted by another RAP.
Practitioner accredited by another RAP.
(a) This clause applies where a Recognised Accreditation Provider (RAP) is required to recognise the accreditation of a Registered Practitioner who is currently accredited under the AMDRAS by another RAP.
b) give permission to the other RAP (and its delegate, if relevant) to disclose AMDRAS-related information; and
c) disclose any complaints made to the Board or a RAP about their practice.
