How do I go about becoming a mediator? Before you can practice as a mediator, you will first need to gain accreditation under the national mediators’ accreditation program. Visit the National Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Council (NADRAC) website for more information.
What is working as a mediator for the DSCV like? Working as a mediator at the DSCV offers strong intrinsic rewards as you will be helping people to resolve issues that are deeply affecting their ability to get on with their lives, and at a community level, you will be helping prevent these issues escalating into wider disputes or violence.
You can find out more about becoming a mediator at the DSCV website, or by contacting the DSCV on 03 9603 8370. The DSCV is a Recognised Mediator Accreditation Body (RMAB) under the national accreditation program. For more information on ways to resolve disputes, visit the ADR Directorate’s Reaching Agreement website. Reaching Agreement features how-to videos in English, Australian sign language and seven other community languages, with tips on solving common disputes.
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