Memberships & Accreditations — the standards we uphold.
Our mediators meet — and exceed — the national standards for dispute resolution in Australia. Below are the bodies and frameworks that hold us accountable.
National accreditation
Every mediator at Mediations Australia is nationally accredited under the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS). AMDRAS is the recognised national framework for mediators in Australia, requiring formal training, supervised practice, a code of conduct, and ongoing professional development.
For more on the standard, see the Mediator Standards Board, the independent body that maintains the framework.
Why accreditation matters
Mediation is a powerful but unregulated word — anyone can call themselves a mediator. Accreditation under AMDRAS means a mediator has been formally trained, assessed, and is bound by an enforceable code of conduct. It's the difference between a recognised professional and someone with a website.
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
For parenting matters that may proceed to court, mediators must be registered as Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs) to issue the Section 60I certificate the court requires. Our FDRPs are registered under the framework administered by the Attorney-General's Department.
Additional memberships
Note for the team: list the firm's other professional memberships here (e.g. Resolution Institute, Law Society memberships for mediator-lawyers, AIFLAM, Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, etc.). For each, name the body and link to its website.
- [Membership name] — [Brief description of the body and what membership signifies]. [Body website]
- [Membership name] — [Description]. [Body website]
- [Membership name] — [Description]. [Body website]
Code of conduct & ethics
All accredited mediators in Australia are bound by the Practice Standards that accompany AMDRAS — covering impartiality, confidentiality, competence, and the avoidance of conflicts of interest. These standards protect you as a client and give you a clear basis for raising any concern about how mediation has been conducted.
Continuing professional development
Accreditation isn't a one-off achievement — it requires ongoing learning. Our mediators complete continuing professional development each year to stay current with family law reform (including the substantial changes that took effect in 2024–2025), evolving best practice in dispute resolution, and emerging considerations around family violence and child welfare.
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