AMDRAS Transfer Application

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Use this form if you are an accredited Mediator AMDRAS (formerly NMAS) through another Recognised Accreditation Provider (RAP) and would like to transfer to Mediation Institute.

This post has information about transferring accreditation. www.mediationinstitute.edu.au/transfer

If you are CURRENTLY ACCREDITED

• Request the transfer via this form.
• Provide the date you were initially granted NMAS / AMDRAS Accreditation.
• Provide evidence of your current accreditation - this may be your original application or the last renewal you applied for accreditation.
• Provide the date of your next renewal.
• Provide the date you would like to transfer from (if it is in the future or as soon as the transfer can be processed)
• You may also like to inform your current Recognised Accreditation Provider (RAP) that you are transferring your accreditation.

If your renewal is due. 

If you are applying for a transfer from the renewal date (or within the 2-month period of grace after your renewal date) we will need confirmation that you have met the renewal requirements for reaccreditation. 

•  Confirmation of the number of hours of mediation, co-mediation, FDR or conciliation you have completed in the past 24 months
• Confirmation that you have participated in 25 hours of relevant professional development

If your NMAS / AMDRAS accreditation has lapsed

If your national accreditation has lapsed, you must confirm that you meet the renewal requirements above or undertake additional training and/or assessment to our satisfaction 

Requirements To Re-instate Lapsed Accreditation As A Mediator (mediationinstitute.edu.au) 

What will AMDRAS membership with Mediation Institute cost?

• The current fee for AMDRAS accreditation and membership is $480 inclusive of GST for 2 years. This is what the fee will be next full renewal. 
• If you are transferring midterm: 
  • You DO NOT have to pay the AMDRAS fee again. That will remain paid up till your next renewal date.  
  • You will need Mediation Institute Membership which is $190 per year. We'll work out the fee based on $16 per month, worked out on a pro-rata basis to the date of your next AMDRAS Renewal. 
• If you are also eligible for membership as a FDR Practitioner or FGC Facilitator, it can be included at no extra cost (normally $190 per year)

What's Included?

• Accreditation under the AMDRAS mediator accreditation system 
• Complaint handling for your work as an Accredited Mediator, FDR Practitioner and/or FGC facilitator 
• Listing on our Members Directory
• Access to our free-for-members' professional development activities 
• Member Discounts on courses and other related services 

Mediation Institute is a Recognised Accreditation Provider (RAP) under the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS). This transfer application is under AMDRAS standards.www.amdras.au

Please provide the following information

Please indicate if you are applying for a transfer mid-term of your membership period, approaching renewal or re-instating a lapsed NMAS or AMDRAS Accreditation

Accredited Mediator Membership includes Practitioner Membership, so if you are eligible, membership as an FDR Practitioner or FGC Facilitator you can include those types of membership at no extra fee.

In this application form section, we need information about your Mediator Accreditation under AMDRAS (formerly NMAS)

Please indicate the date your Professional Indemnity Insurance is due for renewal.

Need a Quote?

If you need a quote for insurance you can get a members rate quote from AON. https://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au/aon/ If you don't have a Mediation Institute member number yet use - TEST 100 as your member number for the quote form. 

By submitting this application for Mediator Accreditation Practitioner Membership, you authorise Mediation Institute to seek information from any party noted on your application and/or supporting documents or an authorised representative of the AMDRAS Board and/or the Attorney General's Practitioner Registration Department (if relevant).

If your AMDRAS Accreditation is coming due within the next 60 days please provide the following information

By authorising Mediation Institute (Mi) to act as your independent complaint handling service you authorise Mi to notify the Attorney-Generals Practitioner Registration Department if a substantiated complaint is made against you that requires disciplinary action and/or to notify them of other changes that may affect your registration as a FDR Practitioner.

We may require additional information to confirm your eligibility if you are not listed on the AG's department register.

Thank you for completing this excessively long form!

Our team will review your application and contact you if they require any additional information.

If your application is complete and meets the requirements, an invoice will be issued, and upon payment, your membership transfer application will be finalised.

If you do not meet the requirements for reinstatement or renewal yet due to not meeting the practice hours or CPD, you will be required to undertake a reassessment for competence and participate in makeup professional development.   AMDRAS Certificate of Assessment Support Package - Mediator Assessment For National Accreditation AMDRAS

Fees

• The current fee for Mediator Accreditation is $100 + Practitioner Membership $360 for two years  
• Transfers will be at $16 per month until your  AMDRAS renewal date
• The COA Assessment Support Package costs $1,200 and is only required if your renewal is due and you don't meet the renewal requirements

If you have any questions, please contact us at members@mediationinstitute.edu.au or 1300 781 533.