Mediation Canberra

04/10/2026

What is Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) and what does a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner do? James Judge, an accredited FDR practitioner at Mediation Canberra, explains how FDR helps separating families sort out parenting and property arrangements without going to court.

Book a free conversation: https://www.mediationcanberra.com.au
Email: [email protected]

This video is general information, not legal advice.

30/09/2026

One Australian co-parenting app closed this year and two of the big overseas apps stopped being free.

If you're separated and sharing care, your app is where the messages, the calendar and the costs live. Choosing the right one matters.

I've updated my guide to co-parenting apps in Australia. It compares five apps on price, features and ratings, including a new Australian app that's completely free for both parents.

https://www.mediationcanberra.com.au/post/co-parenting-apps-australia

26/09/2026

Written a parenting plan yourself, or with your ex? Maybe you used a template, or pieced it together from what you found online. Before it goes any further, it's worth having someone who reads these every week look it over.

Our Parenting Plan Review is a fixed-fee check of your draft by an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. We look for gaps and unclear wording, and you get a short written report within two business days.

It isn't legal advice and we don't rewrite your plan. The decisions stay yours.

$300 plus GST, fixed. Done entirely online, anywhere in Australia.

Find out more: https://www.mediationcanberra.com.au/post/get-your-parenting-plan-checked-by-a-mediator

28/06/2026

Most serious workplace disputes start small.

A bit of tension between two colleagues. A manager and a staff member who stop talking. A team where collaboration quietly breaks down. None of it looks like a crisis at first.

Left alone, these don't fix themselves. They grow into grievances, bullying complaints, stress claims and resignations. By then productivity has dropped and the workplace feels tense.

I joined Greg Harford on the Canberra Business Podcast to talk about stepping in early. We covered what workplace mediation actually involves, why acting early beats waiting for a formal grievance or Fair Work, and how many of these problems are really a leadership gap.

The signal to act is usually simple. There's a hard conversation you've been putting off.

If that sounds familiar, the first conversation with me is always free.

Thanks to the Canberra Business Chamber for having me on.

02/05/2026

Before you can apply to court for parenting orders in Australia, you generally need a Section 60I certificate from an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.

Most people first hear about it from a lawyer, and it lands as another bit of paperwork in an already stressful process. It is actually doing something useful: confirming that genuine effort was made to resolve things outside court, or explaining why that wasn't possible.

Worth a few minutes if you or someone close to you is navigating separation.

A Section 60I certificate shows you've attempted family dispute resolution before going to court. Learn what it is, when you need it, and how to get one in Canberra.

17/04/2026

Thinking about mediation or need help with conflict in business or the workplace but not sure where to start? Your first conversation with us is always free.

https://www.mediationcanberra.com.au/post/free-consultation-mediation-leadership-coaching-canberra

01/04/2026

Leadership and conflict coaching in Canberra. What it is and how does it help. Many leaders are promoted for technical skill then face conflict, performance issues or have to manage change with little support. Coaching offers a confidential space to slow down, think clearly and create practical next steps tailored to the people and problems you're facing right now. Read the full post: https://wix.to/8IA8Ooo

Most managers and leaders are promoted because they are good at their work, then suddenly find themselves dealing with conflict, performance issues and change with very little support. Leadership and conflict coaching gives you a confidential space to slow down, think clearly about these situations....

13/01/2026

Separated parenting doesn't have to mean chaos. Our latest guide breaks down the best co‑parenting apps available in Australia — features, pros and cons, and tips for choosing one that suits your family's needs. Read the full guide: https://wix.to/daZ1VF9