LEADR - Association of Dispute Resolvers
mediators • adjudicators • conflict coaches • facilitators

LEADR is an Australasian, not-for-profit membership organisation that promotes alternative dispute resolution including mediation. LEADR has members in Australia, New Zealand and throughout the Asia Pacific region. More about LEADR >>


Communications with high conflict personalities

Find out how better to communicate with high conflict personalities in this new LEADR workshop facilitated by Professor Tania Sourdin in Sydney, Thursday 14 October. >>

For more information and to register, click here >>

Dr Stella Cornelius recipient of Michael Klug prize

LEADR Board awarded Dr Stella Cornelius AO OBE the inaugural Michael Klug prize in recognition of her remarkable contribution to the peaceful resolution of conflict. In particular, the Board noted the contribution of making learning materials easily accessible to many people through the Conflict Resolution Network.

Click here to read more >>

Michael Klug (right) presented Dr Stella Cornelius with the prize at a function at LEADR on 5 May.

LEADR submissions to NADRAC over 2009-10

Integrity of ADR processes: After consulting members in WA, NSW, Vic and SA, LEADR compiled a response to NADRAC's key national principles for resolution of disputes in April 2010. Click here >>

Civil proceedings reference: LEADR consulted with members throughout the country to respond to the NADRAC Issues Paper on ADR in the Civil Justice System. Click here >>

National Mediation Conference underway

View the four day program of workshops and presentations at the National Mediation Conference being held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, 6-9 September 2010. Click here >>

LEADR Report 2009

The LEADR Report 2009 documents our operations for 2009 and acknowledges the many people and organisations who have supported LEADR.

LEADR Report 2009 >>

LEADR audited accounts 2008-09 >>

Release of family law reviews

In January, Attorney-General, The Hon Robert McClelland released three key reports examining the operation of the family law system involving family violence. Importantly, each highlights that the family law system has some way to go in effectively responding to issues relating to family violence.

- Evaluation of the 2006 Family Law Reforms by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) >>

- Family Courts Violence Review conducted by Professor Richard Chisholm AM >>

- Improving Responses to Family Violence in the Family Law System conducted by Family Law Council >>

NADRAC's report on ADR in civil justice system

The Attorney-General, The Hon Robert McClelland has launched NADRAC's report on improving access to ADR in the civil courts. For more information on The Resolve to Resolve: Embracing ADR to improve access to justice in the federal jurisdiction, click here >>

Conflict coaching accreditation

In its continued efforts to ensure quality ADR providers, LEADR has introduced an accreditation process for CINERGY® conflict coaches. Click here >>

The Australian National Mediator Accreditation System

As a Recognised Mediator Accreditation Body (RMAB), LEADR is empowered to accredit mediators under the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) which came into effect on 1 January 2008.

For more on accreditation >>
For frequently asked questions >>
Read the Amended Approval Standards >>
Read the Practice Standards >>

 

Queries? Let us help

Contact us for more information or assistance.

Telephone: 02 9251 3366
Freecall: 1800 651 650
E-mail: leadr@leadr.com.au

 

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Building payment disputes
Experienced adjudicators
Low administration fee and no certificate fee
Fixed rate for claims <$5000
Competitive adjudicators' fees
Approved in NSW, Qld & Vic
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5-day mediation workshops
LEADR's five day mediation workshops are held in all State and Territory capitals.
For more information >>
View the schedule online >>
Can be delivered as in-house training. Contact LEADR >>

Conflict coaching training
2010 dates for LEADR's popular CINERGY® conflict coaching training. For flyer & registration >>
Can be delivered as in-house training. Contact LEADR >>

Australian National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) As a Recognised Mediator Accreditation Body (RMAB), LEADR accredits mediators under the NMAS.
For more information >>

Customised training
LEADR provides training tailored to the needs of an organisation’s staff.

We have delivered:
• Fundamentals of Mediation for Senior Academic Staff at UNSW;
• Business Relationship Management for NSW Treasury analysts;
• Mediation Skills for the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and WA Magistrates Court and Tribunals Directorate;
• Negotiation, Communication and Dispute Resolution Skills for St Vincent’s Hospital.
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