promoting alternative dispute resolution;
encouraging exchange of ideas;
providing information;
developing and promoting national standards
Book Review - "Mediating with Families" - review by Joe Harman
Wed, 15/07/2009 - 11:52pm — Ann Fieldhouse
- Mediating withe Families 2nd Edition - Linda Fisher and Mieke Brandon
- Nearly any dispute can be mediated and most sectors of Australian Society are now familiar with mediation-from Local Court civil claims matters through employment and compensation proceedings to the Armed Forces.
- But mediating with families is different.
ADRA Accredititation Application
Wed, 15/07/2009 - 8:06am — Ann FieldhouseDownload our National Accreditation Form here - thanks to LEADR
ADRA Submissions to Recent ADR Discussion Papers
Sun, 28/06/2009 - 11:38pm — Ann Fieldhouse- For quick links to the ADRA's 3 recent submissons to the various ADR Discussion Papers see:
- Full text of all 3 Submissions - http://www.adra.net.au/node/118
- ADRA Submission to NSW ADR Blueprint Discussion Paper - http://www.adra.net.au/sites/adra.net.au/files/ADR%20Blueprint%20response.doc
- ADRA Submission to NADRAC Discussion Paper -
ADRA Three ADRA Submissions re ADR Discussion Paper by Vic and NSW Atorney-General Departments and NADRA
Sun, 28/06/2009 - 10:39pm — Ann Fieldhouse- ADRA has recently responded to requests for comments
- on the NADRAC Issue Paper on ADR in the Civil Justice System,
- on the NSW Attorney General’s ADR Blueprint discussion paper and
- on the Victorian request for comment form VCAT.
- See these links below:
- ADRA’s Response to
- ADR Blueprint Discussion Paper
- Proposal 1 Establish an ADR Directora
ADRA Conference Podcasts
Sun, 28/06/2009 - 10:26pm — Ann Fieldhouse- The podcasts from the ADRA Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners Conference 2009 held on 2 May are now available on LEADR’s website:
- www.leadr.com.au/conferencesevents.htm
Kristen Daglish - 13 July
Thu, 25/06/2009 - 5:25pm — Janice McLeayOur July seminar promises to be a popular event, with Kristen Daglish, a Sydney based lawyer, discussing her experiences in Colombia. Kristen has designed and implemented programs for the reintegration of ex-combatants into the community and to improve the employability of ex-combatants and victims. This is a unique profesional development opportunity, with first hand reports from Kristen, whose career includes working in the NSW Cabinet Office and lecturing in Law at Sydney University.
Professional development success
Thu, 25/06/2009 - 5:13pm — Janice McLeayFrom the evaluation forms received, as well as verbal feedback, we have to conclude that our professional development workshop conducted in Newcastle on Saturday 20 June was a resounding success. 15 written responses were received from the 24 participants. While 2 people rated the day as good, 13 rated it as very good or excellent. All said that the day was worth the time spent. There was also many positive comments received during the day, and all sessions were popular. All comments will assist us in planning future events.
Professional development seminars
Fri, 08/05/2009 - 5:00pm — Janice McLeayRex Butler will be presenting the first of ADRA's profesional development seminars for the year on Monday 11 May at 5.30 for 6pm. Rex has skills to share with us arising from his work at the CTTT. For catering purposes, please RSVP to contact@adra.net.au or by phone on 0418965875 during business hours. Payment of $20 for ADRA members (others $25) can be made at the door. We meet at the Law Society of NSW, 170 Phillip St Sydney.
ADR Blueprint for NSW
Fri, 08/05/2009 - 4:54pm — Janice McLeayThe Attorney General of NSW, John Hatzistergos, has called for comments on the ADR Blueprint discussion paper, released this week. Comments are due by 29 May. If members want comments included with ADRA's, please send them to contact@adra.net.au asap.
Conference success...
Fri, 08/05/2009 - 4:48pm — Janice McLeayThe ADRA Family Dispure Resolution Conference 2009 on 2 May was a great success. Our thanks to Federal Magistrate Judith Walker, Jody Douelatas, Alexandra Wearne, Paul Boers, Margaret Condonis, Professor Hilary Astor, Paul Lewis and Andrea Cotter-Moroz for their excellent presentations. Thanks also to the staff of the Grace Hotel for their wonderful service.
