NMAS to AMDRAS Transition Rules

Updated 8th October 2024

Latest updates for Mediation Institute Members: 

Mediation Institute

• Mediation Institute along with the other Recognised Mediator Accreditation Bodies (RMABs) under NMAS are now able to act as Recognised Accreditation Providers RAPs under AMDRAS until the 30th June 2025. 
• Mediation Institute has applied to officially become a Recognised Accreditation Provider RAP and Recognised Training Provider RTP under AMDRAS after the end of the transition period

• NMAS Accredited Mediators automatically became Accredited Mediators AMDRAS on the 1st July 2024 and will continue to be regarded as that until your first renewal after the 30th June 2025 when you will need to apply for renewal under the AMDRAS rules.
• In the interim the NMAS or AMDRAS rules can apply, once your RAP is ready to apply the AMDRAS rules. 
• We are equipped to deal with either. 

New Members 

• Applications for accreditation are still being processed under the NMAS rules and can do so until the 30th June 2024 or longer if you complete NMAS training that you commenced before the 30th June 2025 after that date and within the maximum of two years from your enrolment date permitted by the standards. 
• We are able to complete applications under the AMDRAS standards if you have completed a Certificate of Training and Certificate of Assessment under AMDRAS.

Advanced Mediator Applications 

• We are putting in place the processes to assess applications to become an Advanced Mediator AMDRAS for those seeking an alternative pathway application 
• We are able to accept applications from people who meet the eligibility requirements including having completed a Practicum Certificate course. 

Leading Mediator Applications 

• We are putting in place the processes to applications to become Leading Mediators and can accept applications from those who feel that they meet the requirements via an alternative pathway.