Family Mediation
Preparing for family mediation: a practical guide
What to gather, what to think about, and how to look after yourself so you can make the most of mediation.
7 min read
Resources & insights
Practical guides for better conversations
Plain-English articles about mediation, separation and parenting, workplace conflict, cultural communication and youth conflict resolution.
Articles
Separation and Parenting
Parenting plans explained: what they cover and how they differ from consent orders
What a parenting plan can cover, why it isn't legally enforceable, and when parents choose consent orders instead.
8 min read
Property Mediation
Property mediation and financial disclosure: getting the foundations right
Why disclosure comes first, what documents people usually exchange, and how agreements become binding.
7 min read
Workplace Conflict
Early signs of workplace conflict — and what managers can do about them
The quiet signals that a team relationship is under strain, and practical steps before things escalate.
6 min read
Cultural Communication
Communicating across cultures at work: five habits that make a difference
Small, practical habits that help culturally diverse teams understand each other and disagree well.
6 min read
Youth Conflict Resolution
Helping young people handle conflict: skills that last
The core skills young people need to work through disagreements, and how adults can model them.
6 min read
Downloadable guides
Guides and brochures
Printable guides you can read in your own time or share with your team. Guides marked "coming soon" are still being prepared. You can ask us for one in the meantime.
For families
A guide to preparing for family mediation
What's inside:
- What mediation is and isn't
- Practical and emotional preparation
- Documents checklist
- Looking after yourself (and your children) during the process
- Questions to ask your lawyer
For separated parents
A guide to parenting arrangements
What's inside:
- Keeping children at the centre
- What a parenting plan can cover, with a worksheet
- Parenting plans vs consent orders
- Age-and-stage considerations
- Communicating between households
For workplaces
Workplace conflict resolution workshop brochure
What's inside:
- Workshop and mediation options
- Learning outcomes
- Formats and group sizes
- How engagements are scoped
- How to request a proposal
For schools & youth
Youth program information brochure
What's inside:
- Six workshop modules and objectives
- Age groups and formats
- Child safety approach
- Benefits for students and staff
- Booking information
Trusted information
Helpful external resources
Family Relationships Online
Australian Government information for families going through separation.
Attorney-General's Department: Family dispute resolution
Information about FDR, practitioners and certificates.
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Pre-action procedures, consent orders and forms.
amica
A government-funded online tool for separating couples to make parenting and property arrangements.
Fair Work Ombudsman
Information about workplace rights and obligations.
Kids Helpline
Free, confidential 24/7 support for young people aged 5–25.
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