Legal updates
Did the parties intend that the Costs Compromise include the costs of the mediation (NSW)? >>
Are claims and proceedings under the Family Provision Act suitable for mediation (NSW)? >>
Is it acceptable for the first respondent to issue identical claims with different reference dates (Qld)? >>
Thanks to Chris Davidson, Nicole Huggins and Laura Mutton, Blake Dawson Litigation and Dispute Resolution team, for preparation of the Legal Updates.
Islamic approaches to divorce in North America
 Podcast: How do Islamic people in a non-Muslim country integrate Islamic principles as they deal with marriage and divorce issues? Julie Macfarlane, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada describes her North American research. (34 mins) >>
Julie will be speaking at the National Mediation Conference, 10-12 September, Perth. Visit the website to register. >>
About real justice
 Podcast: Terry O’Connell, Australian Director of Real Justice, talks with Catherine Davidson about restorative justice – its philosophy and application to mediation and facilitation. Terry provides practical and powerful insights from both the criminal system and schools. (57 mins). >>
Powerpoint from the presentation to SA Chapter >>
Book review
 Peter Condliffe reviews a book designed to help 'defiant men' particularly those in prison. If case studies work for you, then you might like RU Listenin'? Helping defiant men recognise their true potential by Terry Biancchi. >>
Co-mediation: the basics
Those interested in learning more about co mediation – its various forms and uses as well as its pros and cons will enjoy Josephina Rendon's article. Read about this expanding field and the use of the Imago technique in the family law setting.>>
With thanks to Mediate.com
A credo for facilitator’s
If genuinely collaborative decision making increases the chance of successful implementation, then the parties need to understand the facilitator’s underlying values and rationales. Peter Adler shares his seven point facilitator’s philosophy. >>
With thanks to Mediate.com
New adjudication case manager
 UTS commerce/law student, Paridhi Jain has taken over as adjudication case manager from Christian Llagas. Christian has completed his degree and will be leaving us at the end of July to travel. We wish him well. Paridhi is looking forward to exposure to real-world scenarios to complement her classroom learning.
Restorative Justice Program Manager - Victoria
This position plays a leading role in advancing restorative justice policies and programs within Victoria's Department of Justice. Closing date 25 July. For info. >>
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Asia Pacific Mediation Forum
 LEADR CEO, Fiona Hollier represented LEADR at the 4th APMF Conference in Malaysia and, thanks to LEADR member, Datuk William Lau (right), met with many educational and business leaders.
For the report on the Conference >>
 Podcast: Jan Jung-Min Sunoo speaks about the challenges in his role as Project Director for the ILO/Vietnam Industrial Relations Project. (15 mins) >>
Podcast: Dr Puteri Kassim draws on her personal and professional background to conclude that mediation is a very appropriate way of dealing with medical negligence cases. (21 mins) >>
Measuring conflict coaching
Cinnie Noble, founder of the CINERGY® conflict coaching process, suggests that to increase conflict coaching's credibility, practitioners and organisations need to consider how this process may be measured. >>
With thanks to Mediate.com
Add conflict coaching to your toolbox
LEADR is offering three more Basic CINERGY® conflict coaching workshops in August to October. >>
Adjudicative mediation
From the SA Chapter event earlier this year, Kathleen McEvoy considers the impact of judges as mediators. >>
European Mediation Conference report
LEADR Accredited member, Pauline Hogan shares her experience of the EMC held in Belfast in April. >>
Discount extended for CDP
The $110 discount for LEADR members for the Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP) workshop has been extended to 31 July. Become certified to use the CDP and help clients understand their conflict style. >>
Membership renewals are underway
If you haven't received a membership renewal notice, please email or call us or download the membership form. >>
More on confidentiality ...
Tony Allen of CEDR reviews two UK cases exploring privilige and confidentiality in mediation. >>
Redfern Legal Centre fundraiser
Established in 1977, Redfern Legal Centre contributes $900,000 worth of services to the community each year. Its fundraising dinner will be held at NSW Parliament House on 24 September with Walkley Award winning journalist, David Marr, speaking on "the State of Justice". >>
Contributions for Update
If you have a contribution or ideas for Update, please contact us by the 7th of the month on leadr@leadr.com.au
Justice Awards 2008
Nominations are open for the Justice Awards which recognise contributions by individuals and organisations to improving access to justice in NSW particularly for socially and economically disadvantaged people. Nominations close 15 August.
For more infomation, ph 02 8227 3202 or email justiceawards@lawfoundation.net.au
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23 July 2008
This version of Update is published with limited links to articles and podcasts. The complete version is only available to LEADR members.
Basic CINERGY®
conflict coaching >>
Melbourne, 26-29 Aug
Perth, 23-26 Sept
Sydney, 27-30 Oct
Advanced CINERGY®
conflict coaching
Sydney, 23-25 Oct
For more info, email leadr@leadr.com.au
"Top up" training >>
Sydney, Wed 6 Aug
Adelaide, Wed 24 Sept
Melbourne, Wed 15 Oct
Perth, Wed 22 Oct
NZ: Workplace conflict management
with Blaine Donais >>
Auckland,
16-18 Sept
Wellington,
19 Sept
leadr@leadr.co.nz
NZ: Cross cultural issues
with Michelle Le Baron
Wellington, 22 Sept
Auckland, 24 Sept
For more info, email
leadr@leadr.co.nz
LEADR video assessments >>
New dates:
video assessments in Hobart
20 Aug & 27 Sept
For
information >>
NT event
Dr Peter Adler’s Eye of the Storm presented by the CJC
Thursday 30 July
4pm
Jury Muster Room
Supreme Court
Darwin
RSVP cjc.doj@nt.gov.au
Vic event
Designing, implementing and reviewing the ADR system within the ADF with Robyn Roberson
Tuesday 12 August
To register interest
sallywiencke@impaq.
com.au
WA LEADR & IAMA event
Clinical & administrative aspects of running an ADR practice
with Margaret Halsmith and Roger Davis
Tuesday 12 August
5.15-7pm
Jackson McDonald, Level 25, AMP Tower, 140 St George's Terrace.
No charge. RSVP to Constance cbarboutis@jacmac.com.au by Friday 8 August to assist with catering.
ADRA
Practitioners evening
Thursday 24 July
5.30pm for 6pm
The Law Society
170 Phillip Street,
Sydney
$25 LEADR members
RSVP to contact@adra.net.au
SADRA
Exploring the synergies between mediation, counselling and advocacy
with Esther Burgess
Thursday 24 July,
6pm
Uniting Care Wesley
10 Pitt Street,
Adelaide
Non-member: $5
RSVP: ph 08 8350 0376
WA SCRAM Competition
Grand Final >>
Thursday 21 August
6.45-9pm
Joondalup Campus >>
RSVP by 13 Aug
email
j.carr@ecu.edu.au
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce Team Training >>
August 14-16, 2008
60 Justin Street
Lilyfield, Sydney >>
Ph: John Carmody
(02) 9818 6243 or email jcarmody99@cox.net
Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution >>
Course starts
early September >>
Information session
30 July @ 6pm
Relationships Australia
55 Hutt Street,
Adelaide
Ph 08 8223 4566 >> |
