Professional Development Events at No Cost for Members

At Mediation Institute, we believe in empowering our members through accessible, high-quality professional development. That’s why all our Professional Development Events are free for members.

To take advantage of this member benefit, simply join or log in to register for upcoming events at no cost. Non-members are welcome to attend for just $25 per event.

As a member, you will also receive exclusive discounts on our short courses, further supporting your ongoing learning and career advancement.

When you register for events while logged in, your attendance is automatically recorded in your Professional Development Log, making it easier to track your CPD hours and maintain compliance.

If you're not yet a member, now is the ideal time to consider joining as a Professional Development Member. Unlock a wealth of learning opportunities, connect with peers, and stay current in your practice.

Don’t miss out—log in today and secure your place at our upcoming events.

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Expression of Interest - Speakers Opportunities
Dec
14
We are looking for Speakers for 2026 from March onwards
Skills Drills – Exploration
Jan
12 2026
Skills Drills – Negotiation and Documenting Agreements
Jan
19 2026
The differences between Elder Mediation and Family Dispute Resolution
Feb
05 2026
Presenter: Siân Dyce
How to design Case Studies That Deepen Reflective Practice
Feb
26 2026
Presenter: Joanne Law & Lee Lee
IWD Networking Give to Gain
Mar
06 2026
Celebrate IWD with an online networking event connecting women and allies across mediation, FDR, con...

Upcoming Events from Industry Partners and Professionals

We proudly share events, workshops, and training opportunities hosted by like-minded organisations and professionals across the dispute resolution and allied sectors. These external events offer valuable insights, skill development, and networking for practitioners and students, committed to best practice. Explore what’s happening beyond Mediation Institute and stay connected with the broader community.

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If your organisation is hosting an event relevant to our community, we invite you to submit the details for promotion. Please email your event information to members@mediationinstitute.edu.au.

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Adelaide Coffee Catch Up
Feb
05 2026
Join other South Australian Mediators and Dispute Resolution Practitioners for some informal network...
Understanding refusal, resistance and parental alienation
Feb
17 2026
Please join the Family Law Pathways Network (FLPN) auspice by CatholicCare Victoria in collaboration...
Adelaide Coffee Catch Up
Mar
05 2026
Join other South Australian Mediators and Dispute Resolution Practitioners for some informal network...
Adelaide Coffee Catch Up
Apr
09 2026
Join other South Australian Mediators and Dispute Resolution Practitioners for some informal network...

AIFS 2026 Conference - Save the date

Announcing the 18th biennial AIFS Conference

Australia’s leading national event on family wellbeing.

Save the date

9–11 September 2026

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, on the banks of the Birrarung Marr (Yarra River) in Naarm (Melbourne).

Theme

‘Changing Families in Changing Times’

Join government, practitioners and key researchers to explore how policies, programs, and systems need to evolve so that families – in all their diversity – can flourish in a rapidly changing world.

Key dates

Open for abstracts Monday 19 January 2026

Early bird registrations open April 2026

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