Mediation Matters Resolve

25/03/2026

EASTER break

mediationmattersresolve.com

appointments click on our contacts page

If you require urgent assistance please call

EMERGENCY SERVICE - 000

1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732

MENSLINE - 1300 789 978

LIFELINE - 13 11 14

17/10/2025

Neurodivergence

Consistently in the last 2 years especially clients are identifying their neurodivergence.

Whilst we are always considered, it’s been so useful to complete the Alternative Dispute Resolution for neurodiversity. The skills have highlighted what is needed.

Some clients see their difference as a deficit, others see it as their strong suit, some very much argue the diagnosis however in our practice your voice is heard, your choices respected and our guidance is collaborative, open and always patient.

If you are neurodivergent we encourage you to discuss what works for you. We tailor the times of interaction around your needs where possible.

Online, face to face, different location and at a time that sits well for both parties early mornings or late afternoons.

Today whilst catching up with friends this article caught our eye…neurodiversity celebrated, rewarded with ‘how amazing’ acknowledging the advantages

…let’s be inclusive and kind.

The community will be rewarded and neurodiversity can’t be weaponised through misinformation.

Humanity

14/10/2025

Morning coffee just got better…long black always has a crema that revives an exhausted human, our local


now they are selling locally grown & delivered seasonal blooms. We love a native bloom and these do not disappoint. Available Monday & Tuesday.

Also get your seedlings perfect compost from to lift the growth. Big buckets available also.

we love supporting humans who work hard, pivot, care about the community and make kick arse coffee.

Everyone is a winner.

04/06/2025

Recently whilst listening to separating clients, they expressed their respect for each other as sunsetting their relationship without the rain.

So how to do this?

Mediation - safe space to create your own settlement.

Intention - how you’d like to settle the separation without destroying each other.

Perhaps work out the timeline in which you’d both like to achieve this.

* Collaborative planning is an effective way to do this.

Community - set yourself up with clear professionals. One’s that understand your intention and the will refer you to professionals that will support you.

Get it right, don’t need to be right - so here you are at a junction perhaps not intended.

Decide how to be when addressing the other person.

Respect that perhaps they too are catching their breath.

What’s best for both parties moving forward.

Mediation Matters RESOLVE - appointments available for June & July

contact@
mediationmattersresolve.com

23/05/2025

WORKING AWAY

After catching up with Victoria’s Collaborative Practice Group who btw are throughly engaging and welcoming - met the most interesting person Victor, who was just the most wonderful conversation - decided to take the morning off to think about our FDR practice regarding intention.

What struck me during the conversation with Victor was the gentle effectiveness that intention created.

At times while listening to others during mediation, we note the distraction of being right creates to the genuine intention of the person explaining their matter.

It is our practice to always seek intention at beginning of each mediation. We record that via the whiteboard or our notes and refer to it when finalising the decision making.

Allowing these boundaries set buy our client for them is so empowering, creating more sustainable life decisions.

Have a great Friday

13/05/2025

Presently Mediation Matters Resolve has appointments for mediation available

May 27 & 28 - 2025

June & July - numerous dates

Family Dispute Resolution
Co parenting
Family Property Settlement

Workplace conflict

Elder Mediation

Online - Face to Face

Melbourne - Hobart - Launceston - Devonport

contact@
mediationmattersresolve.com

collaborative - patience - openness - kind

30/04/2025

Yet again we are having to write about VIOLENCE - DOMESTIC ABUSE - SEXUAL ASSAULT - DANGEROUS HUMANS, who rise to the top like it’s a normal event.

Yes it is a normal event for 1 in 4 women + children and it’s appalling. Distressingly our community need more conversation, yet we are so exhausted.

We’ve been talking to this exhausting behaviour, the individual repercussions and the community fall out with very little sustained improvement.

It would be fair to say we are fed up.

Comfortable living should not come from saying very little about the distress the community is experiencing.

Women, Men, Children require support to manage. Support should not burden the survivors.

GOVERNMENT, Local, State & Federal should have a collaborative coordinated approach that assists the process of recovery & a positive future.

Our service is trauma informed, DV aware whilst we can refer clients to services that support them, the waiting period can be from 4 days to 12 weeks.
Investment from Government on all levels to address these needs is paramount.

Thank you to Jess Hill for staying the course. This essay is such a worthy read.

14/04/2025

Mediation Matters Resolve is closed from 18 April to 23 April 2025.

If you need to book a conference, change your conference date please do so by Thursday 17 April 2025 via our website mediationmatterstesolve.com or email us [email protected]

If you need support during this time please contact

1800 RESPECT
Call 1800 737 732
TXT 0458 737 732
chat online or video call via
1800respect.org.au

Family Violence Counselling Services

1800 608 122

Lifeline 13 11 14

Police 000

14/04/2025

24/03/2025

Co Mediator was all ears today. Arrived in time for our meeting and gave a lot to the matter.

All smiles aside there are times when a co mediator is a requirement for mediation. Why?

Collaborative mediation
Solicitor Assisted Mediation
A number of parties attending the mediation
More complex matters
Financial advisors for understanding of strategy and equity
Accountant for tax information

Sometimes mediators look for a gender balance. Other times it may be that the mediator sees a future issue and would like the client supported to create a more sustainable outcome.

Mediation is more economical than attending court. It’s an opportunity to create outcomes reflecting what’s most important to the family, co parents & for the benefit of the children.

You are well advised to have a Family Law specialist they can give you sound advice, execute consent orders & property settlement contracts.

At Mediation Matters Resolve we always support our clients through the mediation with a clear eye to their values & goals.

06/03/2025

Thursday

Well this is interesting. Early start. Love the shoes so purchased both pairs however wasn’t expecting to wear them at the same time.😄

Two clients in, nobody mentioned the same same shoes but different, delivery guy came to the office door, collected parcel and looked down this is what I saw. 👀 seriously I need to assess footwear before leaving the house. 😅🤣thank god tomorrow is Friday. Also let the side down shoes need cleaning. That’s a no no right there!!

Too funny.

02/03/2025

Bullying

For sometime Mediation Matters Resolve have worked with people addressing bullying.

What we discovered in our conversations is it’s rarely a one off event. That it can initially subtle and can escalate rapidly.

The view to turn the other cheek, mirror it back at the bully, take it to the grown ups or the team leader to address, isn’t always timely nor effective.

What to do?

We talk about the words used, the subtle nuances of rejection, isolation of others & the why?

We talk about the progression and how to be resilient. No excuses, the cost of bullying and successful plans that are practiced daily.

What are the processes at the institution that uphold a fair + equitable culture.

We see changes in the approach of our clients and they report after discussing their matter confidence in their choices & who they spend time with improve.

An open conversation creates a culture where communication can foster true understanding + positive outcomes.

Enquiries mediationmattersresolve.com