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Call for papers and workshops for

Melbourne, 9-11 September 2009

LEADR invites you to submit an abstract for a research or practice paper, or a workshop session for 'kɒŋ grɛs 2009. >>

Want to input to the program development? Conversations >>


LEADR on the move

LEADR head office will move to 13-15 Bridge Street (just around the corner) in mid May.


Edges of orthodoxy in mediation

Podcast: Professor John Wade shares winning techniques he uses to persuade and settle. >>

With thanks to WA Chapter


Latest findings about mediation in Victorian courts

Professor Tania Sourdin’s research in Victorian Supreme and County Courts found respondents using mediation believed they saved $30,000 in legal costs and 81% of them were satisfied with the process. >>


Book review: Mediating with families

Paul Lewis recommends this text by Linda Fisher (r) and Mieke Brandon to anyone serious about working with families. >>


LEADR NZ helps keep funds safe

SafeKiwi™, a New Zealand escrow service for financial transactions, has enlisted LEADR NZ to provide mediation services. >>


DR in the courts and beyond

Papers from the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice conference in 2007. >>


UK lawyers note Dubai call over construction disputes

Following reports that the Dubai Government will require all construction disputes to go through a mediation centre before litigation, a UK law firm calls for similar action in the UK. >>

Thanks to Mediation World E-Newsletter


The mind of a mediator

What are the instincts underlying our decision making processes and how do these impact on both conduct and outcomes of the mediation? Our own risk capacity and acceptance is a big player. >>

With thanks to mediate.com


Report finds FDR cost-effective

The Family Dispute Resolution Services in Legal Aid Commissions' evaluation report highlights the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of FDR services. >>


Asia-Pacific Mediation e-Centre

The Asia-Pacific Mediation Forum is building a website to provide information and resources for its members. >>


Call for papers for NMC 2010

Abstracts are invited for the National Mediation Conference 2010, New frontiers to be held 7-9 September in Adelaide. >>


Over 100 interviews on video

Mediate.com is giving free access to its video center. Over 100 hour-long interviews with leading mediators. >>

With thanks to Mediate.com


Practicum opportunity with ICANN

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Office of the Ombusdman is offering externship-practicum opportunities for learners from Australian universities. >>


Book: The internet & dispute resolution: untangling the web

This new book explains how ADR first moved online, how it evolved, and how ODR is now being applied. >>


Book: Coping with stress

This book by Patricia Marshallprovides an empirical account of mediator stress and the strategies which may ameliorate it. It connects the practice of experienced mediators with both role and coping theory. >>


Book: Healing justice study

This international comparative study looks at healing justice and ethics in three traditional communities. >>

Legal updates

If an agreement refers disputes to arbitration, is an arbitrator the only 'source of relief'? (FCA) >>

Are agreements to negotiate disputes in good faith void for uncertainty?(NSW) >>

Can redetermination be remitted to an expert when the court has found that expert's determination to be invalid? >>

Thanks to Nicole Huggins, Constance Zhang and Hagen Jewell, Blake Dawson Litigation and Dispute Resolution team, for preparation of the Legal Updates.


IAMA appoints CEO

Welcome to Paul Crowley who has many years of mediation experience and was recently Director of the NSW Community Justice Centres. LEADR sends its best wishes to both IAMA and Paul.


Mediating our own minds

Podcast: Franca Petrone talks to US-based lawyer, mediator and trainer, Ike Lasater about the skill of self-empathy and how to work with the talk in our own heads. >>

Workshop: Mediator self-care, mediating our inner dialogue, Sydney, Wed, 13 May. >>


Civil proceedings reference

NADRAC Issues Paper on ADR in the Civil Justice System available for comment. >>

Send your comments to NADRAC or to LEADR to include in the LEADR response.


Have your say, join an online LEADR Conversation.

LEADR wants your views for a response, due 15 May, to the NADRAC issues paper on increasing the use of ADR in civil matters. >>

How can FDRPs fulfil the 'active' rules required of them while maintaing their independence? >>

You'll need the member password. Any problems, email leadr@leadr.com.au


FDRP: is independence possible?

Many of the active roles required of FDRPs may conflict with their being “independent”. Donna Cooper and Rachel Field explore. >>

With thanks to QUT Law & Justice Journal


How personality affects your mediator style

Heidi Smith reports the results of her research into the effect that personality and demographics have on mediator style. >>

Seeking facilitator to conduct mediator style training. >>


Conflict coaching makes mediation more effective

Conflict coaching can improve the efficacy of your mediation practice Next conflict coaching course, Adelaide, 5-8 May. >>


Conflict coaching accreditation

In its continued efforts to ensure quality ADR providers, LEADR is introducing an accreditation process for CINERGY® conflict coaches. For more info >>


Toward peace and justice in Brazil

Joshua Wachtel tells the story of Dominic Barter's engagement with restorative circles in urban Brazil. >>

With thanks to the International Institute for Restorative Practices


Culturally responsive family DR

Do you mediate disputes involving families from culturally diverse background? You are invited to participate in research aimed at developing culturally responsive family DR. >>


Addressing forgiveness and sacrifice

Explores the value of two pro-relationship behaviours – forgiveness and sacrifice – and their application in marriage and relationship education and couples counselling. >>

With thanks to Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse


Discounts for LEADR members

20% on University of Queensland workshops. Provide your membership number on the registration form. >>

10% on Commercial ADR and litigation conference, Sydney, 15-17 June. Early bird extended to 24 April. >>

10% on Lexis Nexis' Legal skills in Brisbane and Melbourne:

- 22 July, Negotiation & ADR >>
- 29 July, Commercial negotiations >>
- 5 & 19 Aug, Mastering negotiation >>


Reduced sub for ADR Bulletin

To receive the 30% discount on your first year subscription and 10% on subsequent years, complete this form. >>


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 >>

 

April 2009 Issue

This version of Update is published with limited links to articles and podcasts. The complete version is only available to LEADR members.

 

To become a member >>

LEADR training & CPD

Mediator self-care - mediating our inner dialogue with Ike Lasater >>

Sydney, Wed 13 May >>

Basic CINERGY®
conflict coaching >>

Melbourne, Tues 21-24 Apr
Adelaide, Tues 5-8 May >>

Mediation "top up" training >>

Melbourne, Wed 22 Apr
Darwin, Tues 7 May
Sydney, 15 May
(Change)
Canberra, Thurs 21 May
Hobart, Tues 18 June
>>


LEADR Chapter events

LEADR NSW event
Bias in mediation with Linda Fisher >>

Wed 29 April, 5.30-7.30pm

Deacons
225 George Street
SYDNEY

For more info >>

LEADR SA Event
Scenarios from the Coroner's Court with Carl Phillipson >>

Tues 5 May, 5.30-7.30pm

Courts Admin' Mediation Suite,
14-16 Grote Street
ADELAIDE

Cost: $5 on the night

RSVP to leadr@leadr.com.au

For more info >>

LEADR Vic event
Speaker TBC

Wed 20 May, 5-7pm
$20 LEADR members; $25 non-members

RSVP: Sally Wiencke by phone 0412 839164 or email sallywiencke@impaq.com.au


Other State events

NSW: Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Conference >>

Sat 2 May

SYDNEY

For more info >>

NSW: Kirribilli Practice Group practice session

Sun 3 May, 11am-3pm

KIRRIBILLI

Contact: Ann on 0409 601102 or ann@fieldhouse.com.au

NSW: Current issues in international commercial arbitration with Professor James Crawford >>

Mon 4 May, 6-7.30pm

The University of Sydney
Law School
SYDNEY

For more info >>

NSW: IAMA Collaborative practice in business >>

Wed 6 May, 5.30 for 5.45pm

IAMA, 9/52 Phillip Street
SYDNEY

For more info >>

Qld: Conflict in schools >>

14 May, 8.30am-4pm

Bond University

QLD

For more info >>

NSW: 5 day intensive in NVC mediation with John Kinyon & Ike Lasater >>

7pm, 14 May-12pm, 19 May

Otford
SYDNEY

For more info >>


Australasian conferences

Commercial ADR & litigation avoidance >>

15-17 June

SYDNEY

10% discount for LEADR members. Early bird 24 April.

For more info >>

Legal skills series

Melbourne & Brisbane
22 July, Negotiation & ADR >>

29 July,Comm negotiations >>

5 Aug, Brisbane, Mastering negotiation >>
19 Aug, Melbourne, Mastering negotiation >>

10% discount for LEADR members

AIATSIS: Perspectives on urban life: connections and reconnections >>

29 Sept-1 Oct 2009

Manning Clark Centre
ANU

Call for papers >>

Full list of conferences >>


University of Qld training 20% discount for members

Mediating with same sex couples with Samantha Hardy >>

27 April, Melbourne
15 May, Brisbane

More info >>

Transformative mediation with Judith Saul >>

11-14 May, Melbourne

More info >>


Pilot study into mediator style training >>

Sat 20 June

137 Edward Street

PERTH

Free registration.

For more info >>


Wanted mediator to share rooms in Adelaide

SA Advocacy & Mediation seeking mediator/ social worker for rooms in Adelaide CBD

Contact Esther on eburgess@saadvocacy.com.au

 

2009 LEADR 5 day
mediation workshop >>

Darwin, Tues 5-9 May
Canberra, Tues 19-23 May

Hobart, Tues 16-20 June
Flyer & registration >>

New Zealand 5 day mediation workshop >>

Wellington, 16-20 June
Christchurch, 11-15 Aug

More info >>

   

International events

IIRP's 12th World Conference
Restoring community in a disconnect world part 2 >>

21-23 Oct 2009

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

Call for presenters >>

Links to many of the articles and most podcasts are not available from this version of Update. The full version is only available to LEADR members. If you are a member and have not received this edition of Update, place call LEADR on 02 9251 3366, or email leadr@leadr.com.au

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