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Mediation Institute is one of Australia's fastest-growing professional bodies for dispute resolution professionals.
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Join our thriving community of professionals committed to excellence in dispute resolution. Our membership provides access to specialised training, networking opportunities, and a wealth of resources to help you excel and make a significant impact in your field.
We have a dedicated members portal located at www.mimembers.au where you can access free for members professional development events, a CPD register and links through to our members panels.
Why Join Mediation Institute? Since 2015, we have been a leading provider of support for dispute resolution professionals across Australia, dedicated to your growth and development. With flexible, accessible support, free and paid webinars, and a focus on learning and skills development, our membership offers extensive resources to advance your career in dispute resolution.
Supporting Members through the Transition from NMAS to AMDRAS
Mediation Institute is a strong advocate for the professional recognition of mediators in Australia.
Our director, Joanne Law, has served on the Mediator Standards Board (MSB) now known as the AMDRAS Board, since 2023. The transition to the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS) is underway.
The Transition from NMAS to AMDRAS began on the 1st July 2024 and will be complete on the 30th June 2025 for everyone except those who are completing their training under a NMAS course they commenced during the transition period.
Mediation Institute will continue to support our members throughout this change.
We provide comprehensive training, assessment, and accreditation for mediators, including those who trained with other providers and seek membership with Mediation Institute.
Member Benefits at a glance
Mediation Institute provides independent complaint handling for our dispute resolution professional members. Our complaint handling services are approved for:
- Accredited Mediators AMDRAS
- Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners
- Certified Family Group Conference Facilitators
Responding to initial enquiries, reviewing complaint submissions, discussing the complaint with members and reports on the conclusion of these preliminary investigations are all included in the membership fee.
If a formal investigation is deemed necessary cost recovery fees may be payable by the practitioner. Find out more about complaint handling – Complaint Handling
Mediation Institute maintains an active range of professional development opportunities for members including:
- Mediation Skills
- FDR topics
- FGC webinars
- Group Supervision
- Practice Development Topics
We also offer member discounts for additional training for members such as in
With more courses under development.
Members are welcome to have a public listing on our Mi Members Map and Referral Panels.
If you are currently a Mediation Institute member and you want changes to your map or directory listing please visit this page on our members portal site and provide an update – Mi Members Map & Panels | Map and Panels
We are in the final stages of establishing a partnering relationship with a major insurance provider for Professional Indemnity Insurance.
At this stage we refer people looking for professional insurance to All Solution Insurance – This article has more information
We are building a panel of mentors available to support members who are newly accredited.
Some of the options are:
- buy me a coffee meet and greet mentoring
- paid supervision
- co-mediation – generally you’ll need to find the client and we can match you with a mentor
- panel of mentors to facilitate self-referral under construction
NMAS Mediator Accreditation and Mediation Institute Membership
$480 for two years!
National Accreditation as a Mediator - Renewal Application
This membership category is for individuals renewing their NMAS Mediator Accreditation. During the transition period, NMAS rules will apply. From 1st July 2025, all renewals will be processed under the AMDRAS standards.
Practitioner Membership is now available on a 1 year subscription - $190
If you do not require NMAS/AMDRAS accreditation through Mediation Institute, please select this membership.
This membership is suitable for Certified Family Group Conference Facilitators, those qualified to apply for registration as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, or NMAS/AMDRAS Mediators accredited through a different Recognised Accreditation Provider (RAP) who do not wish to transfer to Mediation Institute.
Please note: If you are qualified as a Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Practitioner and/or Family Group Conference Facilitator with NMAS accreditation, you need to select Accredited Mediator Membership. This includes Practitioner Membership benefits.
If this applies to you, we would be delighted to have you join Mediation Institute as a practitioner member. Please select from the options below to find the membership category that best suits your needs. Visit our Membership Site for full information about member benefits and options.
Professional Development Membership is now available on a 1 year subscription - $150
Professional Development Membership is designed for those who do not need all the benefits of Practitioner Membership or are not yet eligible for it. This membership includes free access to our Professional Development Events and resources.
Please note that Professional Development Membership does not include Independent Complaint Handling or listing in our Directory of Practitioner Members. To be listed in the directory or included in our panels, you will need a Practitioner Membership.
If you are a Mi Student, you automatically have access to the membership platform, allowing you to fully take advantage of our events and resources while you are completing your studies.
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Handling Service
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Corporate Membership
Convenient, flexible Membership for organisations that employ dispute resolution professionals, including NMAS / AMDRAS Mediators, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners and Family Group Conference Facilitators.
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