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Elder Mediation Australasian Network - EMAN

The Elder Mediation Australasian Network (EMAN) is a newly formed network of professionals dedicated to

  • raising awareness of elder mediation
  • building knowledge about elder mediation
  • developing professional ethics, standards and certification for elder mediators
  • encouraging referrals to relevant services, including mediation and other services tailored to the circumstances of older people (our elders) in Australasia.

Elder mediators can assist older people, their families and significant others with difficult conversations, to make plans and to reach outcomes to disagreements – outcomes that work for the older persons, respect their rights and enhance their safety.

EMAN aims to be the network of choice for matters relating to Elder Mediation in the Australasian region. This website aims to:

  • raise awareness of elder mediation and the activities and services  of mediators and others who are members of EMAN
  • provide information and knowledge about elder mediation for dispute resolution practitioners, other professionals and people wishing to access elder mediation services
  •  provide links to publications, conferences and other events and to relevant resources, services and websites
  • promote EMAN and encourage others to join the network

 

Elder Mediation: Essential Knowledge, Values and Skills Online Training, May 4 – July 6, 2021

Elder Mediation: Essential Knowledge, Values and Skills
30 hours (3×10 weeks) Online Training, May 4 – July 6, 2021
A timely opportunity for mediators to learn online from a highly experienced leader, practitioner and trainer in the field of Elder Mediation

Link to the PDF  flyer: Short Elder Mediation Training Flyer 2021

Dear EMAN members

There are two interesting webinars coming up on the issue of Capacity – you will need to register

1. Webinar | Elder Mediation and Legal Decision-Making Capacity (in association with EMAN)

with Dr Lise Barry and Dr Dale Bagshaw

Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Online:  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (AEST)   Register: https://www.resolution.institute/events/event/webinar-with-lise-barry

2. Cultural complexities in capacity assessments:  in person or by Zoom, on Tuesday, 20th October, 6.30pm to 8.30pm.   I have attached the original flyer, obviously the date on the flyer is no longer valid.  The link to register is:

https://www.ecald.com/updates/cross-cultural-interest-group-evening-seminar-cultural-complexities-in-capacity-assessments-20th-october-2020

The presentation aims to focus on older people and through it, will aim to provide attendees an insight into what it is meant by capacity, when and how to conduct a capacity assessment, and how cultural factors can impact on decision making and capacity determinations.

6th World Homeshare Congress

Register NOW for the 6th World Homeshare Congress !

Brussels 21 and 22 March 2019

Want to know more about homesharing in Korea, the United States or Germany?

To learn about the benefits and advantages of intergenerational (and other types) of homesharing?

Representatives of 15 countries are already signed up to share their experiences with you.

REGISTER NOW !

Only 5 weeks to go, so now is the time to book your place !
The whole programme and the speakers here :
http://www.hiworldcongressbrussels2019.com

See you soon in Brussels !

Claire de Kerautem,
1Toit2Ages Elizabeth Mills, Homeshare International

Mediators for Elders, Sydney

A group of EMAN members have developed a logo and website for an elder mediation practice they have developed in NSW – located in Sydney.

Mediators for Elders, Sydney – https://www.mediatorsforelders.com.au/

Advanced Elder Mediation Professional Development

A timely opportunity for accredited mediators to learn from highly credible leaders of elder mediation.  Adelaide, South Australia, over three days in early April 2019.

ADVANCED ELDER MEDIATION WORKSHOP APRIL 2019 PDFDownload

This program is designed to expand and enhance your present knowledge and skill level in the fast-emerging field of Elder Mediation. It will suit all full-time, part-time mediators, consultants, coaches and trainers. 

Your expert trainers are Australia’s and Canada’s most experienced elder mediators, who are internationally renowned in their fields.  Associate Professor, Dr Dale Bagshaw together with Judy McCann Beranger bring passion, deep understanding and a wealth of wisdom to this important area of ageing well with constructive relationship outcomes.

Book your registration now.  Three days in Adelaide Wednesday, 3 to Friday 5 April 2019 inclusive and an optional day for videoing your own role play as an elder mediator with peer support on Saturday, 6 April 2019. AUS $1,200.

The course will be held at Relationships Australia offices at 49A, Orsmond Street, Adelaide a short distance from the Adelaide central business district. The course will provide twenty-one (21) hours of CPD towards your accreditation as an Elder Mediator.

To Register

o   Contact Dale Bagshaw by email to apply by providing your name, contact details and a short CV or BIO with details of your mediation training and experience –dale.bagshaw@unisa.edu.au  

o   Or phone Dale on +61 (0) 408 805 641 if you require more information.

Register by Friday 22 February 2019 to secure your place on this course.

Course fee is only AUS $1,200.  Places are limited to 24 participants. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed the three day elder mediation course (or the equivalent) if you apply by Thursday February 17.

Your Specialist Trainers

Judy McCann-Beranger (Canada), founder and Board member of the Elder Mediation International Network (EMIN) -https://elder-mediation-international.net/  – Chair of the EMIN Summits, EMIN certified mediator and highly experienced international elder mediator and trainer.


Associate Professor Dale Bagshaw (Australia)  founder and Chair of the Elder Mediation Australasian Network (EMAN) –www.elder-mediation.com.au  – Board member of EMIN and a member of the EMIN Certification Committee, EMIN certified elder mediator and Australasia’s most experienced elder mediator and trainer.


There will be a course minimum or 12 and a maximum of 24 participants for this valuable learning.

Contact Dale Bagshaw by email to apply by providing your name, contact details and a short CV or BIO with details of your mediation training and experience –dale.bagshaw@unisa.edu.au  

Online payment will not be required until receipt of applications from a minimum of twelve (12) eligible participants.   Instructions for online payments will be provided at that time.

And, for your convenience, we have listed some accommodation choices with closest accommodation to the venue (in order of price):

o   Break free Adelaide (cheapest – apartment style)

o   Adelaide Rockford

o   Stamford Plaza

o   Hotel Grand Chancellor


The course venue at Relationship Australia SA Offices is accessible by trams travelling West from North Terrace to the Entertainment Centre. Orsmond Street is a short walk from the last stop, continuing in the same direction.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Advanced Elder Mediation Professional Development

in Adelaide, 3,4,5 April 2019.

Calls for elder financial abuse to be part of royal commission

http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/pm/calls-for-elder-financial-abuse-to-be-part-of-royal-commission/10257810

It will be several weeks before the terms of reference for the newly-announced royal commission into aged care will be finalised.

The commission is likely to focus on the services provided in aged care facilities, but some in the sector are calling for it to be widened to include financial abuse of older Australians – an often under-reported issue most commonly perpetrated by family members.

Office for the Ageing (Adult Safeguarding) Amendment Bill 2018

On 20 June 2018 the South Australian Minister for Health and Wellbeing introduced the Office for the Ageing (Adult Safeguarding) Amendment Bill 2018 Office Safeguarding Amendment Bill 2018 PDF  into the Legislative Council, following through on the Government’s election commitment to progress legislation to safeguard the rights of vulnerable adults. It also reflects the Government’s commitment to combat ageism by challenging the way ageing is framed in the language and structure of the services the government delivers.

Elder Abuse Discussion Paper

FMC launched the Respecting Elders Program approximately a year ago. The program aims to provide support for people experiencing abuse and is funded via a philanthropic grant and more recently we received some state funding.

Download  Respecting Elders Report PDF file

What’s unique about this data set is that it’s drawn from 200 cases of actual abuse on older people who have approached us for support. It is also distinct from most other reports in that our services are based on a family systems approach rather than legal support or advocacy service. The attached report summarises our findings from the data and includes a list of considerations formed from our extensive experience in working with older people experiencing abuse. You may be particularly interested in the section on a joint Federal/State approach to delivering services within the existing infrastructure. Also, there is an interesting link with financial counselling services that even surprised us.

I think the report provides a new perspective on this important issue.

Don’t hesitate to contact me should you wish to discuss this report further.

Should any of your staff need to refer or discuss a client please contact FMC’s Respecting Elders program on 1800 214117

Elder Abuse – There’s No Excuse:

The link above is for a You Tube video made by Legal Services SA for APEA (the Alliance for the Prevention of Elder Abuse). It features advice from the 5 member agencies of APEA.

2018 EMIN World Summit in Bristol, England

2018 Bristol Summit Registration now available
Check out the latest information on the upcoming EMIN World Summit in Bristol, England. The Summit registration form is now available online at:
https://elder-mediation-international.net/bristol-england-2018/

ADRAC Discussion Paper on ‘DR, older people and Elder Mediation

ADRAC gratefully acknowledges the suggestions and input of Associate Professor Dale Bagshaw who kindly reviewed this paper.

At present, all DR processes are available to any member of the community, regardless of age. This article concentrates on the use of what is called Elder Mediation for disputes involving older people because it is the most widely used DR process in this context.

http://www.adrac.org.au/adr-mapping/dr-older-people-and-elder-mediation 

Elder abuse Understanding issues, frameworks and responses

Rae Kaspiew, Rachel Carson and Helen Rhoades, Research Report No. 35 — February 2016.           https://aifs.gov.au/publications/elder-abuse                   This Report is now published on the Australian Institute of Family Studies website and provides an overview of elder abuse in Australia – including its characteristics, context, and prevention.

Safeguarding the rights of older South Australians and elder abuse

The South Australian Office for the Ageing (OFTA) has developed a public awareness campaign on safeguarding the rights of older South Australians and elder abuse. The campaign aims to safeguard older people against elder abuse and to help the South Australian community to recognise the signs and to take action if they suspect abuse is occurring.

Website address: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/stopelderabuse

Launch of Seniors Mediation Program

Family Mediation and Counselling Victoria and Benetas have launched a Seniors Mediation Program. Seniors Mediation is a unique type of mediation for elderly people and their families that uses a non-adversarial approach to resolving conflict or making important decisions. Contact: andrea.mcdougall@benetas.com.au

Research into elder mediation as a potential strategy to protect older people from financial abuse by their adult children

Seniors Victoria (page 3) has provided good coverage of research into elder mediation as a potential strategy to protect older people from financial abuse by their adult children – http://www.thesenior.com.au/News/Digital-Paper/Victoria

SA Health Services Plan for People with Dementia (and Delirium) draft

Here is a link to the Older People Clinical Network webpage where you will find the draft SA Health Services Plan for People with Dementia (and Delirium). The Older People Clinical Network welcomes any comments your may have on the plan.

http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/health+reform/clinical+networks/older+people+clinical+network

 

Events

  • Elder Mediation: Essential Knowledge, May 4 – July 6, 2021

    Elder Mediation: Essential Knowledge, Values and Skills 30 hours (3x10 weeks) Online Training, May 4 – July 6, 2021 A read more
  • Ageing in a Foreign Land 2019

    Call for papers – Ageing well through communities, capacity and innovation Click here to register! The combined read more
  • Dying2Learn, free Massive Open Online Course about Death and Dying in Australia

    This online course would contribute toward the hours required to be an elder mediator with EMIN OFFICIAL ENROLMENTS ARE read more

Links

  • Elder Care and Mediation - Video
  • Asia Pacific Mediation Forum
  • Sixth Annual World Summit on Mediation with Age-Related Issues
  • Understanding Dementia MOOC
  • Exploring the Role of Elder Mediation in the Prevention of Elder Abuse
  • Canadian Examples of Elder Mediation - Exploring the Role of Elder

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