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For Mediation Institute Members and other Dispute Resolution Professionals

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Join this Mediator Cruise with Mediation Institute and support MBBO

05/11/2025

Join us on a Mediator Cruise, fundraiser for Mediators Beyond Borders Oceania with the opportunity to complete your AMDRAS practicum (if eligible) or mediation professional development

Why Give It a Week When We Can Give It the Month?

27/10/2025

International Mediation Awareness Week is back this November — and this year, we’re celebrating all month long.
Host a free online or in-person event to share your knowledge, promote understanding, and inspire others to choose mediation.

Elevate Your Mediation Skills: Advanced Mediator Accreditation and the Practicum Explained

17/10/2025

In this post we explore Advanced Mediator Accreditation under the AMDRAS and explain the Practicum Course that is part of the requirements for progressing to Advanced Mediator Accreditation.

Historical Post on the NMAS Review Process

07/10/2025

The NMAS Review has been completed and now is in the implementation phase as the Mediator Standards Board works on the changes to the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) flowing from the review.

Why Mediation Institute?

01/10/2025

Why Mediation Institute? Find out the benefits of training with or joining Mediation Institute.

Mi Ai Mediation Coach How To

19/09/2025

Use this Mi Ai Mediation Coach HowToo guide to explore how to use the Mi Ai Mediation Coach core features, student AMDRAS roleplays, member coaching tools, reflection journals, CPD, uploads, accreditation support, and more—all in one handy place.

Demo Role Play December 2025

Welcome to our mediation role play demonstration featuring the Manny and Tibby scenario. In this episode, witness a detailed mediation session addressing neighborly conflicts including disputes over a shared fence, ...household rubbish, and interpersonal tensions. Our mediator guides Manny and Tibby through constructive dialogue, focusing on respectful communication, empathy, and finding common ground. This session serves as a training tool for practitioners to reflect on their mediation styles, aiming for continuous improvement in handling real-life disputes.

00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:11 Mediator's Self-Assessment
02:39 Mediators Opening Statements
07:35 Manny's Opening Statement
15:33 Tibby's Opening Statement
21:39 Forming the Agenda
27:17 Exploration and Option Generation (abbreviated)
38:52 Private Session
47:54 2nd Private Session
56:18 Negotiation
1:07:18 Documenting Agreement
1:23:35 CloseShow More

Demo Role Play December 2025

Welcome to our mediation role play demonstration featuring the Manny ...

Why every family needs Elder Mediation

The Importance of Elder Mediation for Families: A Comprehensive Guide ...

The Importance of Elder Mediation for Families: A Comprehensive Guide

In this insightful webinar, Sian Dyce, a family and elder mediator, discusses the essential role of elder mediation in families, especially ...as they navigate the complexities of aging. Sian highlights the benefits of elder mediation, including its ability to facilitate respectful and collaborative conversations around aging, future needs, and family wishes. The session delves into what elder mediation is, how it works, and its goals, which include maximising the quality of life and relationships while promoting wellness and preventing conflicts.

Sian shares personal anecdotes and case studies to illustrate the importance of early and continuous conversations within families.

The presentation also covers the rights of older individuals, the concept of 'dignity of risk,' and the practical steps involved in the elder mediation process.

This session is part of the International Mediation Awareness Week and is hosted by the Mediation Institute.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:47 Acknowledging Traditional Custodians
01:39 What is Elder Mediation?
04:02 Goals and Benefits of Elder Mediation
05:51 The Concept of Wellness in Elder Mediation
11:46 Case Study: The Dignity of Risk
13:41 The Elder Mediation Process
15:29 When to Use Elder Mediation
19:23 Challenges and Hidden Expectations in Families
24:01 The Secret Life of Carers
27:26 The Role of Elder Mediators
29:38 The Importance of Courageous Conversations
29:59 Elder Mediation: Reducing Stress and Conflict
30:39 Supporting Informal Carers and Delaying Aged Care
31:34 Encouraging Family Conversations
31:40 Personal Story: The Need for Early Conversations
32:19 Resources for Elder Mediation
33:28 Training and Accreditation in Elder Mediation
34:15 Q&A: Addressing Elder Mediation Concerns
36:10 The Role of Mediators in Elder Care
43:20 Government Funding and Support for Mediation
47:07 End-of-Life and Advanced Care Planning
49:18 Conclusion and Future PresentationsShow More