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Accreditation
Australian National Mediator Standards Application form for accreditation by LEADR to the National Standards >> Read more about the National Standards and the application process >> About the blended process: information or advice? >> Advertising as a nationally accredited mediator >> National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) Report on the National Mediator Standards project >> The National Mediator Accreditation System was introduced at the beginning of 2008. Background papers to the Standards are available on the WADRA web site: www.wadra.law.ecu.edu.au A new National Mediator Accreditation Committee supported by NADRAC has been established to implement the NMAS and establish a permanent National Mediators Standard Body in 2010. The National Standards will form a major theme of the National Mediation Conference to be held in Perth in September, 2008. LEADR's involvement with the National Mediator Standards LEADR strongly supports national accreditation of mediators and has played a significant role in the National Mediator Standards project. LEADR is also a Recognised Mediation Accreditation Body (RMAB) empowered to accredit mediators under the National Mediator Accreditation System. LEADR supported the leadership of former LEADR CEO, Scott Petterson, in progressing these standards, including his role as joint Chair of the Implementation Committee established at the National Mediation Conference in 2006. In this role, Mr Petterson, by arrangement with the LEADR Board, continued to represent the interests of LEADR members after he had resigned as LEADR CEO. As part of the consultation process managed by Professor Laurence Boulle, LEADR provided written submissions that contributed to the Report to the 8th National Mediation Conference in May 2006. Once the draft National Standards were released, LEADR encouraged its members to provide feedback (to Professor Tania Sourdin) and provided its own response. This response was consistent with previous submissions which had involved member consultation. The response delved into the practical details of the administration of the National Mediator Accreditation Scheme, the recognition of RMABs and also reflects the diverse needs of LEADR members and what LEADR perceives to be the diverse needs of the broader mediation community. LEADR's recommendations were for the standard to be more flexible, expanded requirements for organisations wishing to be RMABs and the greater use of discretion by RMABs. LEADR extends its thanks to:
LEADR is a Recognised Mediator Accreditation Body (RMAB) under the National Standards, and is a recognised accrediting agency for mediators under the Mediation Act which was enacted in the Australian Capital Territory in 1997. Under the LEADR Accreditation Scheme, dispute resolution practitioners:
The LEADR accreditation program is governed by an Accreditation Committee appointed by and accountable to the LEADR Board. Current members are:
Dispute resolution practitioners are accredited by LEADR at one of two levels: “Accredited” and “Advanced". “Accredited” signifies that the person has:
Accredited mediators must also meet other requirements specified in the LEADR Accreditation Scheme. “Advanced” signifies that, in addition to the above requirements, the person has also carried out a minimum of 250 hours of practice – typically 35 or more mediations – with written evaluations attesting to their proficiency from at least 20 of the involved parties. Dispute resolution practitioners already accredited as of October 1, 2002 under earlier LEADR schemes continue their accreditation but must meet requirements described under Retaining Accreditation (below) to remain accredited. Applying for Accreditation To apply for accreditation by LEADR and to the National Standards, download the Accreditation application form here >> To apply for LEADR Advanced accreditation, download the Advanced accreditation application form here >> For more information download the full text of LEADR's Accreditation Scheme >> or contact LEADR. Video assessment is an essential step in becoming LEADR Accredited and registered as a nationally accredited mediator.
Who can take the video assessment?Candidates need to have, either:
What is the fee? The fee for the video assessment is: A$484 (including $44 GST) Video assessment dates for Australia in 2008
Download the registration form >> In New Zealand For dates of video assessments in New Zealand, click here >> To retain accreditation, mediators must show that they have continued to maintain their skills during each 3 year period following initial accreditation. Those with standard accreditation must conduct 75 hours of mediation or complete 25 hours of training during this period. Advanced mediators must complete 250 hours of practice, and obtain written evaluations supporting their proficiency from the parties involved in at least 10 matters. In special cases, the Accreditation Committee can substitute other assessments for retention of accreditation. Those who were already accredited as of October 1, 2002 must meet the requirements described above to remain accredited. The Accreditation Committee is authorised to conduct a review of any mediator’s accreditation at any time, so that if complaints arise about a mediator, the Committee can determine whether to continue the accreditation. The Committee does not need to disclose the complainant's name to the mediator.
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