Why we exist
Australia's courts are overwhelmed with litigation, and the people inside that system pay the price — in time, in money, and in stress. In family law especially, when matters become adversarial they tend to grow more complicated, more emotionally charged and far more expensive. Sometimes court is genuinely unavoidable, and a good lawyer will tell you when. But for the vast majority of disputes, there's a better first step.
That conviction is why Mediations Australia was founded. We're early-resolution focused, and our mediators and lawyers share that same philosophy.
Who we are
We bring together practitioners experienced across every facet of dispute resolution — nationally accredited mediators, family lawyers and arbitrators. That blend matters: it means we understand both how to guide a productive conversation and what the legal realities of your matter actually are.
Nationally accredited under AMDRAS
Our mediators are accredited under the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards — the national benchmark. With a 90% resolution rate across thousands of matters, our approach works.
How we work with your lawyer
We're not here to replace good legal advice — we work alongside it. Many of the people we help are referred to us by the very solicitors advising them, because experienced lawyers know that mediation usually serves their clients better than a courtroom. If you already have a lawyer, we'll work with them. If you don't, many of our mediators are lawyers themselves.
What we resolve
From the deeply personal to the purely commercial: family separation, property settlements, workplace conflict, business disputes, contested estates and personal injury claims. Whatever the matter, our goal is the same — a practical, lasting resolution that keeps you out of court.