Apply for national mediator accreditation
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Apply for national mediator accreditation and have your skills recognised under the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS).
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In short
You can use this service to apply for national mediation accreditation.
You must submit your completed application form and ID documents by email. See How to apply for national mediation accreditation for the full application process.
What you should know
If you've recently completed mediation training, you can apply for national mediator accreditation.
National accreditation means your mediation skills will be recognised across Australia. It's based on the Australian mediator and dispute resolution accreditation standards (AMDRAS). These standards aim to improve the quality of mediation services nationally.
The Dispute Resolution Branch is a recognised training and accreditation provider under AMDRAS.
Getting accredited is voluntary, but employers and clients are increasingly seeking accredited mediators.
Once accredited, you'll need to renew your accreditation every 2 years.
See part 4, division 4 of AMDRAS for more information about who's eligible.
Who can apply for national mediator accreditation
You can apply for national mediator accreditation if you have:
- completed a certificate of training and certificate of assessment from the Dispute Resolution Branch (DRB) within the last 6 months, or
- evidence that you have completed equivalent courses at another recognised training provider within the last 6 months.
Don't use this service if:
- if you've missed the 6-month deadline
Instead, you can email us at trainingdrb@justice.qld.gov.au to discuss your options.
How to apply for national mediation accreditation
Follow these steps to complete the application.
Step 1: Complete the application form
Download and fill in the application form.
Step 2: Gather your documents
You'll need your mediation training certificates. You'll also need evidence of your mediation related insurance, statutory indemnity or employee status if you are:
- not a panel mediator appointed under the Dispute Resolution Centres Act 1990 (the DRC Act)
- a panel mediator and mediate outside of the DRB.
Step 3: Email your documents
Email your mediation training certificates and other documents to trainingdrb@justice.qld.gov.au.
Step 4: Pay the fee
We'll give you a link to our online payment portal when you apply.
The fee for accreditation is $130.
Receipts are automatically generated after you make your online payment.
If you need a tax invoice, select this option on the payment form.
See Payment options.
Step 5: Receive your decision about your accreditation.
We will notify you about the outcome of your application.
If you:
- are successful, you'll receive your accreditation certificate. You'll also be added to the national register.
- are not successful, you'll receive a letter explaining the reasons why your accreditation was refused.
- disagree with the decision, you can write to us explaining your reasons. Our director, or the delegate of DRB will consider them and make the final decision on your appeal.
How long it takes
Standard applications: Within 14 business days
Urgent applications: not available
How much it costs
The application fee is $130.
The fee you pay is for you to submit your application and have it reviewed.
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