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I have been a lawyer for over 40 years with a wide ranging practice. I have also been an active member of numerous community associations. I have elderly parents, adult children and grandchildren. I came to mediation on the realisation …

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Susan is a mediator, family dispute resolution practitioner and professor of law at Western Sydney University. |She has researched and published in the areas of  family law, family dispute resolution, mediation, domestic violence, legal education and culturally appropriate and just …

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Judith is a consultant and mediator with over 18 years working in the field of conflict resolution. Alternative dispute resolution activities include individual and co-mediation and chairing dispute resolution conferences as well as investigation of disputes, providing coaching for mediation skills and training for organisations in conflict resolution as well as in developing processes to deal with conflict at work

I have had extensive experience, since being admitted as a lawyer in 1990, with the law (and clients’ needs) relating to elder law issues, wills and estates, power of attorney, advance care directives, businesses, family law, property, contracts and dispute resolution/management.

I have been in private practice continuously for nearly 25 years looking after families and small to medium businesses including dispute resolution etc. My commitment to non court resolutions commenced from the beginning of my legal career and was formalized with mediation qualifications in 1994 and arbitration training in 2001. I have had extensive experience over a long period of time in mediation and sensible dispute resolution/minimization.

Anne-Marie is a senior mediator with Relationships Australia WA and lead mediator in the Peel Senior Relationship Program. She has thirty years’ experience as a social worker in the United Kingdom, Scotland, Ireland and Australia working in many diverse areas, …

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Brian Blaney – Grad Dip FDR; M.Ed; M. L’ship; Dip T; Grad Did Ed Stud.; Cert III Sys. Theol; Cert IV in Training and Assessment

Brian Blaney has an education background as teacher, principal, supervisor, educational consultant and mediator and has worked with communities for 50 years. These experiences have enhanced the knowledge and skills that are drawn upon when assisting clients seeking help to resolve conflict.

Ian is an exploration geologist by profession and this work has involved extensive travelling locally and internationally and working in a diverse range cultural environments often requiring delicate negotiations He has been working as a mediator since 2000 primarily in the area of family law through Legal Aid NSW. Ian is an accredited FDRP and has recently completed training in Workplace Mediation and Elder Mediation

Brydget and Paul Barker-Hudson provide a unique service based on their wide professional and personal backgrounds and professional and mediation qualifications.

Based in Townsville, North Queensland but enjoying work-related travel throughout Australia they provide respectful, transformative mediation and focused facilitated negotiation.to provide agreed and documented resolutions to challenges confronting families, communities, groups and friends in our fast paced world.

Brydget and Paul and registered family mediators and develop relationships to assist in long-term planning for children and family networks. The facilitative and communication skills encourage co-operative and creative solution-making lasting agreements.

With significant counselling skill and experience, Kathleen brings to her work as a mediator and Essential Conversations Designated FacilitatorÒ a high level of empathy and an ability to work sensitively and effectively with families.

Kathleen has had many years of experience in the health sector as a nurse, midwife, counsellor and academic working with a diversity of people in the public, private and government sectors. Kathleen holds a BApSci and a PhD from Monash University with certificates in counselling, governance and is currently studying for her certificates in mediation and as an Essential Conversations Project Designated FacilitatorÒ. She is a member of the Australian Association of Gerontology, the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the International Federation on Ageing

Mr Role: Care Management Officer & Regional Elder Abuse Awareness Liaison Officer.
I currently hold a Bachelors Degree in Social Work and a Graduate Diploma in Gerontology.

During my time within this role I have established The Barwon Elder Abuse Awareness Working Group, established forums in Elder Abuse Awareness and Response for Professionals, and most recently Elder Abuse Awareness Programs within the community. My focus is on education and empowerment in the area of Elder Abuse. I have been involved in cases of elder abuse and use a range of agencies to assist the clients.

Alysoun Boyle has over 20 years experience in the dispute resolution field in Australia, practising predominately as a mediator. She is also an experienced and respected dispute resolution trainer and educator, and has experience ind disputes system design.

Master of Arts (Philosophy), University of Sydney Bachelor of Laws (Hons I), University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) Master of Dispute Resolution, UTS Graduate Diploma in Media, Australian Film, Television and Radio School Certificate in Arbitration, UTS/University of Adelaide Accredited Mediator, …

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Mediating in both family and business for the past 10 years in Australia and New Zealand. Helping resolve disputes for many families and businesses. Helping families find solutions for their Family Business using Family Business Strategies.

Rosemarie started her career more than 25 years ago in accounting and business and remains a Chartered Accountant, though now works solely in the area of dispute resolution for family and business and solutionism for Family Business.

Nicola is a Regional Manager for Mediation with Family Mediation and Counselling Victoria (FMC) and the lead mediator for FMC’s Respecting Elders programme.
Nicola completed the EMAN training with Dale Bagshaw in 2016.
Nicola’s experience mediating with Respecting Elders is that Family Consultants are the keys to this multi disciplinary service. Their assessment of capacity, risk and which services clients would most benefit from are essential to this successful program.
Counselling and Family meetings are the most common referrals, with Mediation being an important strategic tool and resource.

Present Professional experience: Restorative Justice Facilitator since 2014 at Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley Elder Mediation including Elder Abuse matters, Past member of Alzheimers Wellington Board Present Voluntary experience: Judicial Justice of the Peace LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=AAMAAAKFVXcBH5Fw9h6GYrYDHzQMkJll27TyDNM&trk=hp-identity-name Contact: 8 …

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Mary Ceravolo is a Coordinator with City of Salisbury’s Social Participation and Diversity
Community Health and Wellbeing working with CaLD communities in the northern region.
Mary is a member of the Salisbury Safeguarding Older Adults Group which has been responsible for developing the Division’s policy, procedure and flow chart to assist staff in the identification of and response to cases of Elder Abuse. This initiative has been supported by extensive staff training and a commitment to build knowledge and awareness around safeguarding older adults.

Dr Frida Cheok is a joint founder and director of Mediation for Elders, which specialises in facilitating conversations involving older people on issues arising in the context of life transitions. Frida’s focus is on helping participants talk through existing or potential problems with the goal of fostering ongoing relationships and building capacity to manage future conflict.
Frida holds a PhD in public health with over 30 years’ experience in senior roles at the forefront of important new health initiatives in a range of areas, including ageing, cancer screening and mental health.

Deborah Chee is a senior consultant of ClearSky Legal, and the principal of DSC Law Firm in Chatswood. She has been providing legal services to clients since 1998, chiefly in family law, wills and estate, and property law. Deborah brings to her practice a wealth of commercial knowledge and experience, having been a computer systems consultant and manager for large public and private corporations prior to admission as a lawyer. She is also a Public Notary and a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.

Malcolm is a registered psychologist, a clinical supervisor of psychologists, a trainer and a nationally accredited mediator. Malcolm also practiced for 24 years as a lawyer, including 17 years as a barrister, mainly in the fields of personal injury law, …

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Garth is a collaboratively trained financial adviser and is one of South Australia’s most experienced collaborative divorce financial advisers. He believes in helping people to work through disputes in a supported and respectful manner. Garth has over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry encompassing small business lending, insurance and financial advising.

David Cooke has a Bachelor of Social Work, a Graduate Certificate in Corporate Management, is a nationally accredited mediator through the NMAS and a nationally accredited FDRP through the Attorney General’s department. David is a member of Victorian Association for Dispute Resolution (VADR).

David has a strong sense of social justice and a belief in the basic principles of an individual’s right to self-determination and a ‘fair go’. He believes that knowledge and education can help people have a voice and reach their potential. His career and training have all been directed by those basic beliefs as he has supported vulnerable and disadvantaged people for over two decades in a range of guises.

Connie Comber began her career with a Social Work degree from UNSW. She spent the first decade of her working life in the social service sector, including family counselling and community service design. She was commissioned by the Federal Government to undertake the first qualitative study in the retirement village industry in Australia.

Connie has spent many years gaining experience across different areas of the business world; consulting, senior corporate life, property and real estate; owning and operating her own businesses including as a business mentor and life coach.

Vesna is a lawyer who currently practices as an NMAS-accredited mediator. She is an overseas-qualified lawyer, as well as an Australian lawyer registered with the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory and the High Court of Australia. After more …

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I am a Community Aged Care and Disability Services Industry Consultant, with extensive experience in Senior and Executive Management in Community Aged Care, Disability and Community Health Services in Victoria. I hold a strong conviction on the preservation of human rights, and in particular prevention of elder abuse and the effects of elder abuse on a person’s health and wellbeing status.
I am also Vice Chairperson of Case Management Society of Australia.

Rene is a lawyer and nationally accredited mediator, currently working as the Senior Coordinator at the SA Family Law Pathways Network and as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with Relationships Australia. Rene is also a Chairperson resolving family law disputes with the Legal Services Commission and works as a Mediation Consultant with SHAW Mediation.

Wendy is an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and is a trained elder mediator. Apart from family mediation, Wendy is also a Learning and Development Consultant who has facilitated a number of experimental learning projects focusing on elder support; working …

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Feeney Family Law Director – Family Law Accredited Specialist, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner & Nationally Accredited Mediator Kay Feeney is a highly regarded member of the family law community. Kay started her working life as a teacher and that remains …

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Beverley Jean Foster trading as FAMILY & WORKPLACE MEDIATION SOLUTIONS

Nationally Accredited Mediator

Practising lawyer (Consultant) –Drummoyne Inner West Sydney in family law and workplace law
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney Generals Department.
I conduct mediations in Sydney and throughout NSW –face to face and via the telephone

Bryan is a dispute resolution practitioner and business owner who has worked and volunteered in the Aged Care industry. Within the Aged Care sector, his experience ranges from nursing care, kitchen hand, and cook to recreational and therapeutic activities. Using …

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First Name                  Megan Last Name                  Frost Title                             Ms Organisation                Relationships Australia (NSW) Position and Role in the Organisation              Practice Specialist Senior Relationships, Coordinator of Let’s …

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Alison (affectionately known as Ali) is a nationally accredited mediator under NMAS. She completed her national accreditation with Bond University in 2011, and a Graduate Certificate in Mediation at the University of South Australian in 2014. Her RMAB is the …

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Teresa has worked for over three decades in the community services sector (health, community development, adult community education and advocacy) in a range of roles as facilitator, project management or senior executive. During this period Teresa has either worked or …

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Mary Louise is a Family Lawyer and Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. She
currently works as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) in her private practice,
Spectrum Mediations.

Celine migrated to Australia from Switzerland in 2010 and she joined the team of Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners at Relationships Australia in July 2013. She was nationally accredited by the Federal Attorney General Department of Australia in 2014.

Since 2016, she also trained and works part time in a role of co-therapist at the William Street Family Centre where she uses systematic knowledge to work with couples and families.

With more than 30 years’ experience in in various industries including not-for-profit, large organisations, federal and state government and retail, Amanda has been involved in more than 100 mediations both as mediator as well as supporting those participating in the mediation to resolve disputes involving employment, family law and personal disputes as well as commercial matters.

As a Nationally Accredited Mediator, Amanda holds membership with the Resolution Institute, the Australian Mediation Association and the Victorian Association for Restorative Justice. She has also trained in trauma informed care with the Blue Knot Foundation. Amanda has worked in the areas of aged care including through not-for-profit sector, government and private sectors.

Michael has been mediating since 1979. He is a nationally accredited mediator and a clinical member of Australian Family Therapy Association.  At Relationships Australia Victoria he was Director of Mediation through the 90s and Chief Executive Officer through 00s. Michael …

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Mediation experience: Mike is currently on panels for Family Group conferences through the NSW Family and Community services and the Franchising Code. He is a registered and practicing FDRP. Mike has conducted mediations in all areas listed above as well …

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During the last four decades, I have occupied several different roles as teacher and professional learning leader (Education), Rehabilitation Consultant and Funeral Celebrant. Throughout, I have had opportunities to work with vulnerable people and Elder Mediation offers another context for assisting vulnerable people in our community.
After completing LeadR mediation training in 2015, I became interested in the field of Elder Mediation and subsequently completed a Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution (2016) and participated in a 3-day Elder Mediation Training course in March 2017.
I am currently NMAS accredited and I am also a founding member of the newly established group, Elder Mediation Tasmania,

Peter is a lawyer-mediator engaged in private practice. He is mainly involved in contentious matters encompassing general civil and commercial disputes, wills and estates. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Bachelor of Laws and Masters of Comparative Law. He has a particular interest in dispute resolution processes and has undertaken post-graduate studies to further his repertoire of skills in the areas of mediation and arbitration.

I am a mediator in the Northern NSW/SEQ area with 3 years experience in providing mediation in crisis accommodation facilities through Uniting Care and also Family Dispute Resolution Matters. I have dealt with the mistreatment of Elderly Clients through Uniting …

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Marie is a Nationally Accredited Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. She is the principal Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner at MEDE8 Resolutions, based in Queensland. Marie also volunteers as a Mediator/FDRP at the Bayside Community Legal Service where …

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Len is a Conflict Resolution Professional and is a Nationally Accredited Mediator, a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, a Clinical Supervisor and Coach. Len completed a Master of Dispute Resolution in 2000. Len also had the opportunity to study Negotiation and …

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Anja has been mediating and working with a variety of people in dispute professionally since 1996. She immigrated to New Zealand from Germany in 1982, and graduated with an LLB from Otago in 1994. Since 1996 Anja has been practicing law in Dunedin working in general practice, particularly in family, property, employment and civil dispute resolution

Patricia was born in Tenterfield in the New England Tablelands of NSW. Following her country education she has since spent the majority of her life in various areas of Sydney, in addition to a couple of posts on the east …

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Annette is a joint founder and director of Mediation for Elders which focuses on helping families talk and resolve the emotive issues that can arise in the context of life transitions, thereby preserving familial wellbeing and strengthening future communications. Earlier careers in nursing and rehabilitation counselling, where she managed two successful rehabilitation companies, prior to implementing Australia Post’s SA and NT’s Early Intervention programs, Annette now works as an Elder Mediator.

Carmela has been in the financial services industry for over 25 years, working in service and supervisory roles for large super funds, credit unions and institutional banks. She has been directly advising clients since 2007.

Carmela has a broad range of technical knowledge and experience with a focus on her clients’ full circumstances when giving advice.

“I love building relationships with my clients and having not only a professional relationship but being someone they can speak to about anything, to listen to what is going on in their lives and what matters to them.”

Virginia Leeuwenburg is the Executive General Manager Post Separation and Gambling Help Services at Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA). She is a qualified social worker, child consultant registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and nationally accredited mediator with over 25 years’ …

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Cecilia Lenagh maintains a private practice in conflict resolution, Engage Conflict Consulting, and teaches social work in Charles Sturt University. Cecilia has degrees in law, social work and dispute resolution, and is a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, and an accredited member of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Marg is an independent facilitator and accredited mediator – working with a particular focus on applying collaborative facilitation and mediation to organizational change, leadership development and community engagement projects. Marg Leser and Associates has extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector …

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Catherine Lucas is a Mediator accredited with the National Mediator Accreditation System and registered with the Mediator Standards Board.  Catherine is also a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. Catherine was admitted as a lawyer in 2003. She has experience in …

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Mediator, Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. I am mature-aged, worked in Aged Care for 10 years and have completed a law degree in 2017. I am a qualified, but non-practicing lawyer with an up-to-date practicing certificate. I am also an …

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Michael Maguire is a Solicitor and Mediator with over 30 years experience covering complex corporate and workplace disputes through to family law and Wills & estates.
Based in Brisbane, Michael’s experience across a wide variety of legal disputes has honed his mediation skills. His extensive experience in family law and other areas of law has enabled Michael to become a skilled Mediator.

Rachael Mayne, EEN (NZ), B.Soc.Sci (NZ), FDRP(AU), Cert. EM Advanced Rachael Mayne is a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) and is accredited under the National Mediator Accreditation Scheme (NMAS) in Australia and most recent a certified Elder Mediator with …

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Greg heads Advocare, a NFP that works to protect the rights of older people. It provides, advocacy, support and education about nursing home services, community aged care services, and in the area of elder abuse.

Greg is a Nationally Accredited Mediator, has a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Sociology, a Master of Arts in Public Policy, is a Justice of the Peace, a graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course, and Chairs the Alliance for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.

Caroline is a Senior Consultant and Partner at Facilitatrix, an innovative company providing specialist services for vulnerable adults in Western Australia. She is an accredited mediator with LEADR and her practice focuses on working with seniors and people with cognitive disabilities who may be involved in family conflict. Caroline has a particular interest in guardianship and administration matters, preventing elder abuse and safeguarding the rights of people with disabilities.

Alan McDonald is a Nationally Accredited Mediator, a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and an Accountant and has a Master of Dispute Resolution (dist). Alan has been a mediator since the beginning of mediation in Australia and has mediated a variety of disputes including commercial, leasing, strata, community and many other classes of disputes .

Jo-Anne M McNamara is a Nationally Accredited (Attorney Generals Department), Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner , and NMAS Mediator. The Principal Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution at Adrams Mediation Services based in WA. Jo-Anne M McNamara works with families, CALD and …

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Principal Solicitor – McNamara & Associates Lawyers and Conveyancers Former Lecturer Business Law Former Principal Representative of the Real Estate Institute (NSW) Former Presenter / Trainer for Department of State and Regional Development Qualifications Notary Public (NSW) Solicitor to Supreme …

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Louise Millar-Hoffmann is a Nationally Qualified Mediator (NMAS) and a Registered Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Practitioner. Louise conducts mediations and facilitated conversations across Melbourne including the CBD, Eastern, North-Eastern and South-Eastern suburbs and online. Louise is passionate about helping people …

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Bonnie has been a professional member of the Resolution Institute (formerly LEADR Association of Dispute Resolvers) since 2006 and is a Registered Nurse, Division 1. She is currently a panel member of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.

Very experienced Conciliator, Mediator, FDRP Practitioner and former Registrar Family Court of Australia and former Manager at Family Relationship Centre Maroochydore Queensland. Presently FDRP/Mediator at CatholicCare Broken Bay.

I am currently practicing as a workplace, elder and family mediator and also conduct workplace investigations and team reviews. I have my own consulting business, Open Road Consulting, and also work as a consultant for Worklogic, delivering mediation services for community organisations, …

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Vynka-lee Neighbour has over 25 years experience in counselling a wide spectrum of people. She has a broad experience in working with couples, individuals, adolescents, families, older adults, workplaces and groups.

Vynka-lee has extensive post-graduate training and uses a diverse range of counselling skills, integrating a number of different models of therapy tailored to each individual client. These include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psycho-education, Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Grief and Loss Therapy and others as appropriate. She provides Mediation, Training, Critical Incident Debriefing and other services.

RN BSc Hons Nursing Studies with post graduate certificate in primary and community nursing, currently attending NMAS accreditation training at UWA. I have worked in the acute sector, the community and in aged care in the UK and also within …

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I am a Nationally accredited Mediator and an accredited FDRP. I operate my own business ‘Bonnie Pryor Mediation’ in Wagga Wagga, the Riverina – South West Slopes region NSW and online dispute resolution. Contact: Email: bonniepryor8@gmail.com Mail Address: PO Box …

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Chris has practiced as a mediator for 10 years focussing on helping his clients resolve their disputes and manage conflict in communities, business, neighbourhoods and the workplace.  He has a particular interest in dispute avoidance and is a member of …

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Peter Irving is a Nationally Accredited Mediator, a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and a retired solicitor. Peter has been a mediator since 1989 and has mediated a variety of disputes including commercial and personal injuries disputes . Since 2000 he has been an active member of the panel of mediators for Family Law disputes at the Legal Aid Commission of New South Wales.

I have been mediating for many years and have been Nationally Accredited since around the time that the national accreditation system began. Prior to that I was accredited in 1993 as a mediator with LEADR (now known as the Resolution Institute). I have provided assistance to the Resolution Institute with its video training sessions for mediation students for many years as a volunteer. My website is www.vohralikmediation.com

I am presently working on growing my mediation practice, and am particularly interested in mediation of commercial, insurance, insolvency, professional indemnity, construction, banking and finance, intellectual property, consumer law, franchising, employment,wills and estates, elder law, property (incl tenancy), class action and general negligence and equity disputes.

Sally O’Loughlin Regional Manager Alzheimer’s Australia NSW (Hunter and Central Coast)
NSW Program Manager Younger Onset Dementia
Over the last 30 years, in my professional career , in both my studies and career path, I have to worked across the many genres of the human service field .Starting at the early age of 14, I become involved weekend respite program called “ Interchange” , that supported families to have a break from their young child, with a disability.

eosamh Ó Maolalaí is a facilitator and mediator working in the HR Department of the Irish health services.
He is a certified mediator and member of the Mediator’s Institute of Ireland (MII). His mediation experience is primarily in the area of workplace mediation under the Irish health service’s Dignity at Work policy. He has also some experience of mediation within community organizations and client-service provider mediation in the health service.

Susan is a dispute resolution practitioner practising in wills and estate and family law. Susan passionately believes in the protection and empowerment of the elderly through dispute resolution services such as elder mediation that are an alternate to the court …

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Tom is a nationally-accredited NMAS mediator (National Mediator Accreditation System), registered family dispute resolution practitioner (FDRP), and Senior Solicitor, who works with clients to resolve their disputes through mediation and conciliation. Tom is based in Sydney and conducts face-to-face, online, …

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Gabrielle has a passion for working with vulnerable people and supporting them to have a voice on decisions and actions that impact them. She has extensive experience in mediation, conflict coaching and family dispute resolution. Gabrielle works in private practice …

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I am most interested in this area or the law and the future of elder law generally. I have been a legal practitioner since graduating from Monash, then articles with Corr and Corr and then travelling for a few years …

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My name is Cathy Perry and I currently work for Relationships Australia SA. I recently completed the Graduate Diploma for Family Conflict Resolution as my current role often has me involved in supporting people who are involved with complex and ongoing conflict.
I have an interest and passion for the rights of our Elderly population and have supported many families through both counselling and in my previous role as a nurse during critical times.

Kate Price offers a range of dispute resolution services, including mediation, conferencing, coaching and training. Kate has been a mediator for over ten years and has worked with neighbours, families, community organisations as well as workplaces and businesses in conflict. …

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I am the principal at Austwide Mediation Pty Ltd. I am an experienced businessman who has been involved in the Franchise industry for the last 20 years as a multi store franchisee and have assisted franchisees and franchisors in dispute …

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Volunteer case worker
Community Mediation Services
South Australia

Currently engaged in the field of community mediation, I am passionate about alternative dispute resolution with the goal of maintaining and fostering ongoing relationships.
I have extensive experience working with the elderly in both hospital settings and nursing homes, leading to an understanding of the many difficulties often faced by the elderly and their families and the conflicts this can cause.

Dr Elena Rudnik career includes thirty years working in disability and primary health services as a counsellor, researcher and manager in Government, NGO and University sectors. After ten years teaching and coordinating communit- based research in rural medicinal schools, Elena …

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Dr Sherrie Ryan has a PhD in politics and a law degree. She worked as a criminal and family lawyer with the Legal Services Commission of SA before joining the Family Relationship Centre Port Augusta as Manager/nationally accredited Senior Family …

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In February 2013, Alison retired as a partner of BBS Lawyers and Mediators, and set up her own mediation practice; SHAW Mediation Australia. This decision was driven by her goal to change and reshape how most disputes are resolved, and give people resolution – not just solutions. Alison is a Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS) and in 2014, Alison completed further postgraduate studies in mediation at University of South Australia, and was appointed to the Adelaide Magistrates Court panel of Mediators

Cady is the director of Sorted Dispute Resolution. She is a nationally accredited mediator and an accredited family dispute resolution practitioner. Cady has been a lawyer for over 14 years and has also worked in conciliation and investigation. She holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Graduate Certificate in Law, a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution Practice, and is an accredited Standard Mental Health First Aider. She has also completed a short course in Elder Mediation through Consensus Conflict Management.

Highly experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with specialised knowledge and skills in cases of violence and abuse. I am also an Alternate Dispute Resolution for Care and Protection of Children and Young People. Contact Pone :02 43562600 Fax: 02 43562601 …

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Nikola enjoys a wide and varied professional portfolio which includes working as a mediator in her company Q Resolutions Pty Ltd; as an ethics and health law academic; working clinically as an ethicist; and also working as a consultant to health institutions, government and industry.
Her educational background and training is as diverse as her taste in 80s music and includes undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in health, ethics, medical law and education; and a PhD in paediatric medicine, professional ethics and human rights/ humanitarian law with the Melbourne Medical School and the School of Population & Global Health, The University of Melbourne.

Over 25 years experience in dispute resolution, mediation, FDR, and conflict resolution supported by advanced training in negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution. I am an accredited mediator and a member of professional bodies including Resolution Institute formally LEADR, AMA and …

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Donna is an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney General’s Dept. and a nationally accredited mediator who works with Relationships Australia Victoria. Donna has worked across the fields of ageing, mental health, community development and trauma informed cultural …

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Mick Symons is an independent investigator with extensive experience in criminal and administrative law. Mick is an experienced investigator specialising in two specific areas involving elder abuse. Fraud or theft is a major issue to the elderly. The “offenders” can …

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Kathy Tetu principle mediator & coach with coaching at Conflict Management Mediation Services

CMMS serves to help people to deal with challenges, to understand themselves and their responses to others they have family and work relationships with. This is done through mediation, coaching and training. CMMS helps clients to negotiate agreements that establish clarity for their future so that their family and working lives are as harmonious and fulfilling as possible.

Throughout a successful teaching career, Jann began to build upon a passion for conflict resolution, mediation and restorative justice. This interest has been furthered across a range of postgraduate studies in the fields of dispute resolution.  Mediation and conflict resolution …

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Galatee is a French and Australian citizen, and provides mediation services in both languages. In 2015 she founded Underwood Mediation, a private mediation practice. Formally trained in facilitative mediation and in Family Dispute Resolution, Galatee applies her skills in a variety of areas including:

Family Dispute Resolution
Workplace | Business
Property | Wills & Estates
Neighbourhood | Community
Galatee has also developed a particular interest in the challenges for bilingual and international families, as well as for multicultural workplaces.

Mike Wells is a 20 year lawyer who, in 2009, realised that the system of lawyers, litigation and courts was not really helping people who were caught up in conflict. In fact, it often made things worse. So Mike trained …

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Dr Brian Williams is currently the Principal Mediator at Premier Mediation Australia. He has substantial professional experience in mediation and law, and has also worked extensively as a senior educator, sensitively addressing the needs of vulnerable persons in the not-for-profit …

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