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Resources for future mediators and FDR practitioners
Clear, practical guidance for professionals exploring mediation and family dispute resolution training, how to qualify, the accreditation pathways, and how to choose the program that fits your background. Educational first, so you can make an informed decision about your training.
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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.
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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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