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What’s the difference between certified and accredited?
What’s the difference between being certified and accredited? This post explains the difference for Mediators and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners
Job Opportunities – Updated 24.2.2025
Mediation Institute is happy to share out to our community information about Job Opportunities relevant to dispute resolution practitioners. Contact us to list your job.
Requirements to re-instate lapsed accreditation as a mediator
How to re-instate lapsed accreditation as a mediator. This post provides information about the current requirements for nationally accredited mediators in Australia to re-instate lapsed national accreditation under the NMAS and AMDRAS systems
How to request a Leave of Absence or Non-Practicing Certificate
This post explains how to request a leave of absence or non-practicing certificate under AMDRAS. Follow the link if you are a Mediation Institute member taking time out from your mediation career. Contact your Recognised Accreditation Provider if it isn’t Mediation Institute.
Have You Got Time to Network? Why It’s Essential for Mediators
Have You Got Time to Network? Why It’s Essential for Mediators As mediators, we spend much of our time helping others resolve conflicts, facilitating discussions,
FDR Supervisors – Panel Application
FDR Supervisors application form to join the Mediation Institute FDR Supervisors Panel.
Catch up with On Demand CPD
Mediation within Return to Work with Karishma Chandiramani
In this enlightening session, an experienced mediator and senior rehab case manager shares her insights on the critical role of ...mediation in the return to work process.
From discussing the voluntary nature of mediation to the importance of impartiality and effective communication, the presentation covers numerous practical aspects and real-world examples. The speaker, passionate about her work, stresses how mediation principles apply to everyday life and the workplace, especially during sensitive scenarios like return to work. This video will be invaluable for those involved in mediation, rehab counseling, and workplace management. Stay tuned for key insights and tips on enhancing your mediation practices.
00:00 Introduction and Speaker Background
02:16 Understanding Mediation
04:05 Challenges in Mediation
06:20 Role of Impartiality and Voluntariness
12:20 Emotional and Social Aspects of Return to Work
13:30 Common Scenarios and Role Clarity
16:27 Inclusivity and Collaboration in Mediation
24:05 Legal Considerations in Mediation
24:45 Ensuring Accessibility and Flexibility
25:20 Role of Support Persons in Mediation
26:11 Maintaining Impartiality and Respect
27:14 Equal Opportunity and Time Management
28:12 Mediation Process Overview
29:23 Effective Communication Strategies
33:25 Encouraging Participation and Trust
36:23 Solution-Focused Mediation
41:32 Handling Difficult Situations
45:54 Q&A and Final Thoughts[+] Show More
