About the Victorian Association for Dispute Resolution.

The Victorian Association for Dispute Resolution (VADR) is a not-for profit organisation which was established in 1986. VADR's aims include:

• Promoting mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  
• Encouraging and providing for the exchange of ideas and experience in mediation and other forms of ADR
  
• Co-operating with other ADR organisations and teaching institutions
  
• Providing a range of related member services, activities and benefits

VADR embraces a range of dispute resolution methods such as Negotiation, Facilitation, Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration.

These approaches are:

• Alternatives to taking matters to court
  
• Conducted by a person trained in the method they are using
  
• Conducive to the participants contributing to the resolutions
  

VADR provides an accessible, equal meeting point for Members with all levels of training and involvement in ADR.

VADR actively encourages debate, education, training, research and professional best practice in ADR at all levels.

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MEDIATOR APPROVAL AND PRACTICE STANDARDS

Click here to download a copy of the Approval Standards document.
Click here to download a copy of the Practice Standards document.

UPCOMING EVENTS

DEMYSTIFYING HIGH CONFLICT : A SERIES OF PRACTICAL STRATEGIES

VADR/DSCV Presentation Event
Tuesday 11th October 2011
5.45pm, for a 6.15pm start

Click here for more information

SETTING UP YOUR OWN MEDIATION PRACTICE: PITFALLS, PROBLEMS & POSITIVES

VADR CPD Event
Tuesday 25th October 2011
5.15pm, for a 6.00pm start

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PERSONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE

Joined VADR? Need personal indemnity insurance as an accredited mediator? Go to our members area to take advantage of a special offer.

MSB SURVEY

The Mediator Standards Board has requested feedback  on the Australian National Mediator Standards to identify what elements of the Standards work well, and what areas, if any, need clarification or further development. Click here to download the survey.

VADR IN THE COMMUNITY

VADR was involved in producing a 'Peer Mediation Programs In Schools' booklet for teachers. This is downloadable from the resources page.

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