Our Mediators
Our mediators are all Nationally Accredited Mediators and registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners with the Department of the Federal Attorney-General. As mediators, they each have years of experience in working with families that are coping with separation and divorce.
Our mediators act as a neutral third party assisting parties in reaching agreements. To remain impartial and unbiased throughout the mediation process, our mediators do not engage in legal practice or act as lawyers or provide legal advice in any way.
Further, all of our mediators adhere to the best practice standards as prescribed by the Department of the Federal Attorney-General of the Australian Government.
Our mediators act as a neutral third party assisting parties in reaching agreements. To remain impartial and unbiased throughout the mediation process, our mediators do not engage in legal practice or act as lawyers or provide legal advice in any way.
Further, all of our mediators adhere to the best practice standards as prescribed by the Department of the Federal Attorney-General of the Australian Government.
Franc (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner)
Mediation Qualifications & Certifications:
- Registered as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (2007-Present)
- Nationally Accredited Mediator (2004-Present)
- Over 1,000 family dispute mediations (over 150 child-inclusive mediations)
- Over 200 commercial mediations
- Over 100 workplace mediations
- Advanced Mediation: Mediating Complex Disputes (Harvard University - ex. ed.)
- Program on Negotiation (University of Oxford - ex. ed.)
- Child-Focused Mediation Training (Department of the Federal Attorney-General)
- Child-Inclusive Mediation Training (Dr Jennifer McIntosh from Family Transitions)
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Science (Neurobiology), The University of Queensland
- Master of Laws (Dispute Resolution) specialising in mediation, The University of Queensland
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution (Family Law Mediation), Australian Institute of Social Relations
- English & French
Rosey (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner)
Mediation Qualifications & Certifications:
- Registered as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (2015-Present)
- Over 300 family dispute mediations (over 150 child-inclusive mediations)
- Child-Focused Mediation Training (Department of the Federal Attorney-General)
- Child-Inclusive Mediation Training (Prof. Jennifer McIntosh, Children Beyond Dispute)
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution (Family Law Mediation), Australian Institute of Social Relations
- Certificate in Child-Inclusive Mediation & Counselling: Child Consultant, Children Beyond Dispute
- Bachelor of Psychology, University of Southern Queensland
- Diploma in Quality Auditing
- Diploma in Teaching
- English
Andrea (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner)
Mediation Qualifications & Certifications:
- Registered as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (2007-Present)
- Nationally Accredited Mediator (2007-Present)
- Over 400 family dispute mediations
- Over 200 neighbourhood dispute mediations
- Over 100 workplace mediations
- Child-Focused Mediation Training (Department of the Federal Attorney-General)
- Certificate in Mediation (LEADR)
- Certificate in Mediation (Family) (Dispute Resolution Branch)
- Bachelor of Laws, Bond University
- Master of Communications
- English & German
Our Child Consultants
Child consultants are specially trained child psychologists who are involved in the child-inclusive mediation process. The role of the child consultant is to speak with each parent separately, then if deemed appropriate to speak with each child separately. Feedback is then prepared for and provided to the parents during the mediation.
Karen (Child Consultant)
Qualifications & Certifications:
Qualifications & Certifications:
- Child Consultant (2009-Present)
- Child Psychologist
- Worked with over 1,000 families in preparation for Mediation, a number of which have been Child-Inclusive Mediations
- Karen's initial and ongoing training as a Child Consultant has always been provided in accordance with latest research in both the fields of Family Law and Social Science
- Karen has been an active member of the Committees of the 2015 and 2017 National Child Inclusive Practice Forums, and has presented at the 2016 National Mediation Conference and the 2009 and 2017 Child Inclusive Practice Forums
- Bachelor of Psychology, Griffith University
- English
Rosey (Child Consultant)
Mediation Qualifications & Certifications:
- Registered as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (2015-Present)
- Child Consultant for Child-Inclusive Mediations (2016-Present)
- Over 300 family dispute mediations (over 150 child-inclusive mediations)
- Child-Focused Mediation Training (Department of the Federal Attorney-General)
- Child-Inclusive Mediation Training (Prof. Jennifer McIntosh, Children Beyond Dispute)
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution (Family Law Mediation), Australian Institute of Social Relations
- Certificate in Child-Inclusive Mediation & Counselling: Child Consultant, Children Beyond Dispute
- Bachelor of Psychology, University of Southern Queensland
- Diploma in Quality Auditing
- Diploma in Teaching
- English
Our Administrative Officers
Our Administrative Officers assist parties through the mediation process, by taking queries and providing information about the process.
Laura (Administrative Officer)
Qualifications & Certifications:
- Certificate IV in Business and Administration (2016)
- English
Braylie (Administrative Officer)
Qualifications & Certifications:
- Certificate I in Information Technology (2010)
- Certificate II In Business (2012)
- Certificate II in Work Place Practices (2012)
- Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First Responses (2013)
- Certificate III in Business and Administration (2013)
- English
Our Administrative Support Officer
Michael (Administrative Support Officer)
Qualifications & Certifications:
- Dale Carnegie Management Course (1984)
- Dale Carnegie Sales Course (1984)
- English
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About Family Mediation Brisbane
Through our nationally accredited mediators and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners, we provide mediation to assist parents in resolving care arrangements for children and financial matters during the difficult time of separation and divorce.
Our services are available across Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Our Vision
Positive and sustainable adjustment to separation and divorce for all people.
Our Mission
To promote relationships between separated and divorced parents that are respectful through sustainable and appropriate care arrangements for children and fair property settlements.
Our Values
We live and work by our values to help all Australians achieve positive adjustment after separation and divorce through our values:
Children’s Best Interests: We are committed to promoting and pursuing the best interests of children through the service provision of mediation.
Clients: All members of our community are entitled to high quality, impartial, fair, respectful and affordable services based on their particular needs and delivered without any discrimination.
Collaborative Relationships: We liaise and network with other organisations and industry-specific stakeholders to ensure that our clients can best adjust to separation and divorce after the breakdown of a relationship.
Accountability: All of our services and activities are targeted to meet our clients’ particular needs; therefore, we seek the best possible outcomes by utilising the resources available.
Ethical Behaviour: We promote positive and respectful relationships for all people – especially our clients and our staff – by taking action that protects the autonomy of all people, does not harm others, and ensures that all mediation services are administered fairly and equally.
Intrinsic Value: We, at Family Mediation Brisbane, commit to highly valuing each other by respecting and supporting each other, and by providing a safe and fair workplace.
Professional Services: We strive to provide high quality mediation services, uphold our professional integrity, act within the scope of the Federal Attorney-General’s best practice directions for Family Dispute Resolution, and continually develop our skills in mediation.
Our services are available across Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Our Vision
Positive and sustainable adjustment to separation and divorce for all people.
Our Mission
To promote relationships between separated and divorced parents that are respectful through sustainable and appropriate care arrangements for children and fair property settlements.
Our Values
We live and work by our values to help all Australians achieve positive adjustment after separation and divorce through our values:
Children’s Best Interests: We are committed to promoting and pursuing the best interests of children through the service provision of mediation.
Clients: All members of our community are entitled to high quality, impartial, fair, respectful and affordable services based on their particular needs and delivered without any discrimination.
Collaborative Relationships: We liaise and network with other organisations and industry-specific stakeholders to ensure that our clients can best adjust to separation and divorce after the breakdown of a relationship.
Accountability: All of our services and activities are targeted to meet our clients’ particular needs; therefore, we seek the best possible outcomes by utilising the resources available.
Ethical Behaviour: We promote positive and respectful relationships for all people – especially our clients and our staff – by taking action that protects the autonomy of all people, does not harm others, and ensures that all mediation services are administered fairly and equally.
Intrinsic Value: We, at Family Mediation Brisbane, commit to highly valuing each other by respecting and supporting each other, and by providing a safe and fair workplace.
Professional Services: We strive to provide high quality mediation services, uphold our professional integrity, act within the scope of the Federal Attorney-General’s best practice directions for Family Dispute Resolution, and continually develop our skills in mediation.
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