What is Mediation?

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There are more than 200 models of mediation. Mediation, as taught in universities and other educational spheres, is a structured process, facilitated by one or two mediators (usually male and female) in a co-mediation process. Parties are assisted to peacefully yet effectively communicate, identify, explore and discuss their issues, consider new options, negotiate and resolve their disputes cooperatively.

CO-MEDIATION. InterMEDIATE Dispute Management Pty Ltd utilises a highly cost effective co-mediation model, with male and female mediators managing the mediation process together. Co-Mediation offers true impartiality in a fair and unbiased process with optimal resources, to assist parties to formulate robust agreements that each can live with. The InterMEDIATE Dispute Management Pty Ltd co-mediation model enables the preparation and completion of the mediated agreement which is printed and signed at the end of the session.

People choose mediation instead of court.

• In many jurisdictions mediation is compulsory e.g. Family Law, Civil Proceedings;
• Avoids huge legal costs (which can bankrupt) and lengthy court delays;
• Prevents an adversarial court process from destroying important relationships;
• Costs of mediation (financial and emotional) are far less than litigation;
• Mediation can be arranged at short notice – usually within a week or two;
• Convenience. InterMEDIATE Dispute Management Pty Ltd mediators come to you, at a time and venue arranged to suit all parties - Australia wide and beyond;
• Confidentiality of process; no public record or publicity;
• Mediation is a peaceful, respectful and safe process;
• Important relationships can be improved, restored or repaired;
• Almost all types of disputes can be mediated, as long as there is a level of willingness to work with the process, and no current serious violence;
• Mediation can be utilised when there are 2 or more disputing parties;
• When distance is an issue, or parties cannot be in the same room, mediation can be provided by telephone, video conferencing, Skype etc;
• The mediation process encourages parties to discuss issues, explore options and reach agreement that meet their needs and interests;
• Mediation fees are paid by each party prior to commencement of the process. This helps ensure commitment by each party to work to resolve the dispute as efficiently and effectively as possible;
• Non-participating support persons are welcome to attend the mediation, subject to the agreement of all parties;
• Mediated agreements can be made legally binding, or enforceable by a court as orders by consent, if desired.