OUR LEADERSHIP
Anthony Lang
Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and CEO
Anthony Lang is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Archer Institute, the registered training organisation behind Family Conflict Institute, and an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. He is the named author of every guide we publish.
Accredited FDRP
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner accreditation, granted by the Attorney-General's Department
Founder and CEO
Archer Institute Pty Ltd, the registered training organisation behind Family Conflict Institute
Author of our guides
Every published FCI guide carries Anthony's byline
About Anthony
Anthony founded Archer Institute, a nationally recognised Australian registered training organisation, RTO 45020, and leads it as Chief Executive Officer. Family Conflict Institute, a business name of Archer Institute Pty Ltd, is the institute’s specialist provider of mediation and family dispute resolution training, and Anthony leads its programs and standards.
With extensive experience across vocational education and training, business leadership and workforce development, Anthony has built Archer Institute into a respected provider of nationally recognised qualifications, licensing programs, compliance training and continuing professional development. His work is driven by a commitment to helping individuals build meaningful careers while supporting organisations to develop skilled, capable and compliant teams.
Under his leadership, training delivery has expanded across metropolitan, regional and rural Australia, with flexible online study that combines practical industry knowledge with real-world application. He focuses on making education accessible, keeping students engaged, and using technology to create modern learning environments backed by genuine human support.
Anthony works closely with industry leaders, regulators, employers and professional associations so that every program remains current, compliant and aligned with the way practitioners actually work.
Anthony and Family Conflict Institute
As an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Anthony brings practitioner experience to Family Conflict Institute’s specialist focus: training the next generation of mediators and FDR practitioners. Every guide in our resource library is published under his byline, and every program is delivered and assessed by Family Conflict Institute as the registered training organisation.
Accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner is granted separately by the Attorney-General’s Department. Completing training with any provider, including Family Conflict Institute, is a step towards accreditation rather than accreditation itself.
Guides written by Anthony
All 16 published guides in the FCI resource library.
How to Become a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner in Australia
Becoming an FDR practitioner means completing approved training and then being accredited by the Attorney-General’s Department. Here are the three pathways and what the process actually involves.
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The Three Pathways to FDRP Accreditation, Explained
From 1 April 2025 there are three pathways to FDR practitioner accreditation. Here is what each one involves, and how to tell which is likely to apply to your background.
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Graduate Diploma vs the Six Core Units: Which Path Fits You?
The full Graduate Diploma or the six core units? An honest comparison of the two FCI family dispute resolution programs, and how to tell which fits your background.
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Do You Meet the Entry Requirements to Train as an FDR Practitioner?
Do your qualifications and experience support an FDR practitioner pathway? A plain-English look at entry requirements, relevant degrees, overseas study, experience, and how to check your eligibility.
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How to Become a Mediator in Australia
Thinking about becoming a mediator? The steps from mediation training to professional AMDRAS accreditation, where the Mediation Skill Set fits, and how general mediation differs from family dispute resolution.
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The Mediation Skill Set: What It Covers and Who It Is For
A practical guide to the Mediation Skill Set: what it teaches, who it suits, how the study works, and what it does and does not provide compared with full accreditation.
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What Does an Accredited FDR Practitioner Actually Do?
A practitioner-focused look at what accredited FDR practitioners do: their responsibilities, where they work, how the role differs from general mediation, and the training and accreditation it requires.
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Choosing Your Family Conflict Institute Training Program
Not sure which FCI program fits? A practical comparison of the Graduate Diploma, Six Core Units, Mediation Skill Set and Property Settlement Mediation, by background, goal and the mediation or FDR pathway you want.
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How Much Does Family Dispute Resolution Training Cost in Australia?
FCI’s programs range from $1,500 for the Mediation Skill Set to $11,000 for the Graduate Diploma, all with interest-free payment plans and learning materials included. Here is what each program costs, what the fee covers, and how to pay.
Read the guideHow Much Does a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Earn in Australia?
Employed family dispute resolution practitioners in Australia typically earn around $85,000 to $105,000 a year, while private practitioners charge per session and earn according to their caseload. Here is what the figures look like and what drives them.
Read the guideAMDRAS and the 2025 FDR Practitioner Changes, Explained
AMDRAS is the national accreditation standard for general mediators, and it replaced NMAS in 2025. FDR practitioner accreditation is a separate, family-specific credential that also changed under new regulations in 2025. Here is how each works and how they connect.
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The FDRP Career Guide: The Role, the Practice Settings and What Employers Want
What an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner actually does, the five settings where the work is practised, what the role can pay, how to search for it without wasting time, and the qualification and accreditation structure that sits behind the job title.
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How Property Settlement Mediation Works in Australia
Property settlement mediation helps separating couples agree on how to divide property, superannuation and debts without a court deciding for them. Here is what it covers, where it fits in the legal process, and how an agreement becomes binding.
Read the guideConflict Resolution Training in Australia: What Are Your Options?
Conflict resolution training in Australia ranges from short workplace workshops to nationally recognised mediation units delivered by registered training organisations. Here is how the options compare and how to pick the one that matches your role.
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How to Choose a Family Dispute Resolution Training Provider
Several providers deliver family dispute resolution training in Australia. The six core units at the centre of the qualification are set nationally, but the electives, placement support, fees and service around them differ. Here is how to compare providers properly before you enrol.
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Find Your FDR Training Pathway in Two Questions
The Graduate Diploma, the six core units and the Mediation Skill Set serve three different people, and most of the confusion comes from one wrong assumption about experience. Two questions sort it out.
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