AMDRAS COURSES IN BRISBANE
In collaboration with the UWA Mediation Clinic
What is an AMDRAS Mediation Course?
The facilitative mediation model and interventions introduced in AMDRAS courses can add to the existing skills-base of experienced practitioners, resulting in an expanded suite of tools to assist clients with disputes and conflict, including during intake, pre-mediation sessions, or pre-trial conferences
Mediation skills are immediately applicable to formal and informal settings, and are transferrable to a number of processes, including shuttle negotiations, conciliations, investigations, team cohesion, and restorative models
Through PIMCA and the UWA Mediation Clinic, we have trained members of the WA Children’s Court, WA Family Court, WA District Court, Department of Education, WA Police Force, Federal Police, State Administrative Tribunal (SAT), Corruption and Crimes Commission (CCC), DEMIRS, LGIRS, Anglicare WA, Headspace, Aboriginal Mediation Service, Ebenezer Aboriginal Corporation, Victorian Bar, AIFLAM, and the Federal Circuit and Family Court (FCFCOA), as well as numerous corporate organisations, schools, Universities, HR teams, Councils, community groups, and private practitioners
Our National Mediation Accreditation (AMDRAS) course is a professional executive education program suitable for people working in a range of professions including (but not limited to):
What is facilitative mediation?
AMDRAS courses are based on the facilitative model of dispute resolution
Facilitative mediators are taught the theory and skills necessary to guide parties through a process where they will explore the dispute and underlying conflict, speak with each other directly, and prepare to make decisions regarding solutions or next steps (self-determination)
Facilitative mediators do not provide advice, pressure parties to make or accept offers, or suggest ideas for solving the matter
Parties may or may not be legally represented, or may have other support people in attendance, as appropriate (e.g. HR, union representatives, support persons). However, facilitative mediation is a party-led process
How is our course different? Psychologically-informed training
Unfortunately, a lot of mediation theory is now somewhat outdated
Our training has been developed by practitioners with psychological training and extensive mediation experience, and is delivered by Dr Darren Moroney, who holds a PhD in psychology, is a registered psychologist, Nationally Accredited Mediator (AMDRAS), and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
We believe that effective approaches to dispute resolution require contemporary thinking and the incorporation of theoretically driven and evidence-based psychological concepts into a mediator’s skill-base and understanding
We have found that these psychological concepts complement and elevate the facilitative mediation process, and provide a framework for understanding what might sit behind the challenging and complex behaviours exhibited when under stress
These concepts can also guide the intentional selection of specific and helpful interventions, and offer insights as to why certain aspects of practice might be effective, or where new approaches or processes might be beneficial
What is the Qualification?
The Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standard (AMDRAS) accreditation covers all relevant areas of mediation, excluding parenting matters related to family separation where a certificate to file in the Family Court may be required (these matters are mediated by registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners)
For eligibility to apply to be an AMDRAS Accredited Mediator, and to be listed on the AMDRAS Board’s National Register, participants must:
Successfully complete the Certificate of Training (COT) and Certificate of Assessment (COA) requirements, and
Meet the good character requirements, and
Meet the indemnity insurance requirements under the Standards (see AMDRAS website):
Coaching, Assessment, and Accreditation with the UWA Mediation Clinic
After successful completion of the Certificate of Training (COT) portion of the course, members of the UWA Mediation Clinic’s Certificate of Assessment (COA) team will assess participants who wish to be considered for National Mediation Accreditation
The assessment includes an assessed mediation simulation (role-play) and a written component
Certificates and Accreditation are issued and administered by the University of Western Australia
Psychology, Counselling, Social Work
HR & ER
Business and Management
Legal, Judiciary, Court administration
Education (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)
Health Care & Social Services
Government, Local Councils, NGOs
Not-for-Profit Organisations
Policing and Defence
Executive Coaching, Life Coaching
AMDRAS Intensive - Face-to-Face in Adelaide - 2027
We are considering running an in-person course from Mon 19 - Fri 23 July 2027, pending interest
Coaching Day & Accreditation Day would be held online on Sat 31 July & Sat 7 August
Accreditation as National Mediator (Expressions of Interest)
Includes the training components for the Certificate of Training (COT) and the assessment components for the Certificate of Assessment (COA)
Accreditation and Certificates will be issued by UWA
Course details
Face-to-face Training: TBC (9am - 5pm)
Venue: TBC
Online Coaching Day: TBC (9am - 5pm)
Online Accreditation Day: TBC (9am - 5pm)
Cost: $3,960 inc gst. Includes COT, COA, and fee for registration as a Nationally Accredited Mediator (AMDRAS) for 2 years
Registration: Please email us - admin@pimca.com.au
Instalments & Discounts - Please email us
We can offer payment via monthly instalments
We can offer subsidised rates for staff and students from any university or education institution
We can offer discounts for groups of 3 or more