National mediator re-accreditation
New accreditation standards released
The Australian mediator and dispute resolution accreditation standards (AMDRAS) have replaced the National mediator accreditation system. We (Dispute Resolution Branch) are an approved recognised training provider under AMDRAS and have revised our courses to reflect the new standards and requirements.
National mediator accreditation is valid for 2 years. After this time, you can apply for re-accreditation through the Dispute Resolution Branch (DRB) if you:
- are currently accredited with the DRB
- meet the accreditation requirements under the Australian mediator and dispute resolution accreditation standards.
What you will need
To meet the re-accreditation requirements, during your 2-year accreditation period, you must have:
- conducted the required hours of mediation, co-mediation or conciliation for your level of accreditation
- completed at least 25 hours of professional development.
The required hours of mediation, co-mediation or conciliation are:
- 20 hours for an accredited mediator
- 40 hours for an advanced mediator or leading mediator.
To complete your application, you must provide evidence that you have met the accreditation requirements. You can ask us for your record of practice and professional development by emailing trainingdrb@justice.qld.gov.au.
If you are not a panel mediator appointed under the Dispute Resolution Centres Act 1990 or you mediate outside of the DRB, you must provide evidence of your mediation-related insurance, statutory indemnity or employee status.
Evidence of mediation, co-mediation or conciliation
To complete your application, you must provide a record of the mediation, co-mediation or conciliation hours you have conducted.
Evidence of professional development
To complete your application, you must provide details of your professional development including the types of activities, dates and number of hours completed. Professional development activities must be related to the competencies in AMDRAS.
Fees and invoices
The fee for 2 years’ re-accreditation is $130.
Receipts are automatically generated after you make your online payment.
If you need a tax invoice, you must select this option on the payment form.
What happens next
We will assess your application within 14 days and if you are successful, you will receive your accreditation certificate .
If you are not successful, you will receive a letter explaining the reasons why your re-accreditation was refused. If you disagree with the decision, you can write to us setting out the reasons why you disagree. The Executive Manager of DRB will consider your reasons and make the final decision on your application.