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# Resolutions Australia

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## Posts
- [How to Find the Best Mediators in Australia?](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/how-to-find-the-best-mediators-in-australia/): As a member of a profession your mediator needs to be fully qualified and registered. Family dispute resolution practitioners (FDRP’s) are qualified mediators who have undertaken additional specialised post-graduate education. Following this they have applied and been deemed suitable for registration with the Office of the Attorney General of Australia. This indicates the regard they are held in within the family law sphere.
- [How Much Does Mediation Cost in Australia?](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/how-much-does-mediation-cost-in-australia/): When a couple makes the difficult decision to divorce there are a huge number of variables and concerns arising that need to be attended to. One of the biggest constraints to moving forward is the cost of the divorce process. Mediation can help minimise costs in relation to addressing issues between parties. In stating this it's important to note the costs attached to family dispute resolution (family mediation) and why they are as they are. In short, there are a number of variables and the blog below will help shed light on what they are.
- [Is Family Mediation Confidential?](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/is-family-mediation-confidential/): Family mediation, or family dispute resolution more formally, is a collaborative process designed to resolve issues stemming from separation and divorce. It is managed by a qualified, accredited mediator with specialist skills recognised by the Office of the Attorney General of Australia.
- [Child Inclusive Mediation & Counselling for Families ](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/child-inclusive-mediation-counselling-for-families/): All forms of family mediation (or family dispute resolution as it’s more formally known) are framed around the best interests of the child(ren) impacted. This isn’t just a philosophical stance, it is enshrined in law as part of the Family Law act (1975.)
- [Conflict Resolution Services: What They Are & How They Work ](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/conflict-resolution-services-what-they-are-how-they-work/): When conflict develops between parties there are a number of ways in which it may be resolved. Different forms of resolution have different benefits and drawbacks and it’s important for those in conflict to make an astute decision around the resolution method they wish to pursue.
- [What to Do If Your Ex Refuses Mediation? ](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/what-to-do-if-your-ex-refuses-mediation/): When it comes to family mediation there are a number of ways to progress. Unfortunately, for a small number of potential clients, they simply refuse to participate. Refusal can take several forms and all have a negative impact on the wellbeing of the children impacted.
- [What Is Parenting Mediation in Australia? Process  & Costs ](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/what-is-parenting-mediation-in-australia-process-costs/): Parenting mediation, or family dispute resolution as it’s more formally known, is an opportunity for the couple in conflict to resolve their issues without the use of lawyers or the court. It is a simple, collaborative process framed around the best interests of any children impacted and is significantly cheaper and less stressful than entering the legal process to resolve issues and create a new normal for the split family.
- [Preparing for Family Mediation: Tips and Strategies](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/preparing-for-family-mediation-tips-and-strategies/): Undertaking family mediation is an important part of the divorce process and being suitably prepared will ensure a successful outcome. There are a number of factors to consider when readying yourself for mediation as you’ll see in the blog below.
- [Do Both Parents Have to Pay for Mediation in Australia? ](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/do-both-parents-have-to-pay-for-mediation-in-australia/): If you're facing separation, one of the first practical questions that comes up is: do both parents have to pay for mediation? It's a fair concern, especially when money is tight and emotions are running high.
- [How to Create a Parenting Plan Mediation in 6 Steps?](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/how-to-create-a-parenting-plan-mediation-in-6-steps/): This step-by-step guide explains what parenting plan mediation involves, how it differs from going to court, the steps to follow, and a complete checklist of what your plan should cover so you can approach the process informed and prepared. 
- [What Not to Say in Family Mediation: 8 Key Mistakes to Avoid ](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/what-not-to-say-in-family-mediation/): Knowing what not to say in family mediation can be the difference between a calm, productive session and one that breaks down completely. Mediation is often a stressful and emotionally charged time, so it's no surprise that parties in conflict sometimes say or do the wrong thing in the heat of the moment.
- [Mediation Services Australia: Resolving Disputes Without Court ](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/mediation-services-australia-resolving-disputes-without-court/): The following blog will outline the nature of mediation services in Australia. It will look at where mediation sits in the dispute resolution field, the types of mediation available, the benefits over other forms of dispute resolution, and a number of the characteristics of mediation. 
- [Online Family Mediation in Australia: Is It Right for You?](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/online-family-mediation-in-australia-is-it-right-for-you/): Online family mediation is an effective way for couples to organise parenting plans and reach a financial settlement once they have decided to divorce. Online mediation is facilitated by a qualified and registered family dispute resolution practitioner (family mediator) and is a timely, cost effective alternative to lawyer led negotiation or a Family Court hearing.
- [How to Prepare for Family Mediation in Australia: A 5-Step Guide ](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/how-to-prepare-for-family-mediation-in-australia/): Knowing how to prepare for family mediation is essential. At Resolutions Australia we walk our clients through this process purposefully and collaboratively, as part of our family mediation services across Australia.
- [Financial Mediation vs Court Settlements: What’s Better for You?](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/financial-mediation-vs-court-settlements-whats-better-for-you/): When a couple decides to separate there are inevitably a number of issues that need to be resolved. Top of the list, and usually most immediate, the children and parenting. This is closely followed by financial concerns.
- [Property Settlement Mediation: A Faster Alternative to Court](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/property-settlement-mediation/): When a relationship ends, dividing the assets and liabilities is often the most daunting part. Property settlement mediation offers a faster, cheaper, and less stressful way to resolve it without the years of conflict and expense a Family Court battle can bring.
- [Family Mediation vs Court: When to Choose Mediation](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/family-mediation-vs-court/): Family mediation should be considered when both parties want to resolve disputes related to separation, parenting, finances, or property without going to court or negotiating via lawyers. It offers a faster, more cost-effective, and less stressful alternative to legal action and one of the most accessible alternatives to family court available in Australia.
- [Divorce Mediation vs Lawyer: Which Option Saves More Time and Money?](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/divorce-mediation-vs-lawyer-which-option-saves-more-time-and-money/): Here we’ll examine divorce mediation vs lawyer-led negotiation in regards to costs and timeframes. The differences are significant and substantial!
- [Common Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce Mediation](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/common-mistakes-to-avoid-during-divorce-mediation/): When it comes to divorce mediation there are a number of ideas and preconceptions people hold. It’s these that often see the parties in conflict make simple mistakes that have the potential to derail the mediation. At Resolutions Australia we provide ample resources and opportunities for clients to read up on mediation, upskill themselves, and ask all the questions they wish about the divorce mediation process, what to expect, and how to avoid simple mistakes.
- [What Can You Expect in Your First Family Mediation Session?](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/what-can-you-expect-in-your-first-family-mediation-session/): It’s one of life’s toughest times.  Family mediation (or more correctly, family dispute resolution) is going to support you and Resolutions Australia is one of the family mediation services ready to do just that.
- [How Financial Mediation Helps Resolve Asset and Debt Disputes](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/how-financial-mediation-helps-resolve-asset-and-debt-disputes/): Mediation for financial settlement is an important part of the divorce process. The Family Court expects a couple who are divorcing to attempt to mediate their issues so as to avoid a court hearing.
- [Common Family Disputes That Can Be Resolved Through Family Mediation in Australia](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/common-family-disputes-that-can-be-resolved-through-family-mediation-in-australia/): Family dispute mediation or family dispute resolution as it is more formally known in the family law sphere, is a form of alternative dispute resolution. Alternative to what exactly? Court and/or negotiation via lawyers.  
- [How Divorce Mediation Helps Couples Avoid Court Battles](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/how-divorce-mediation-helps-couples-avoid-court-battles/): Divorce mediation is more commonly known as family mediation or formally as family dispute resolution. The terms often get used interchangeably. It’s facilitated and managed by a family mediator (family dispute resolution practitioner) and assists divorcing couples in developing parenting plans and financial and/or property agreements.
- [How to Prepare for a Family Mediation Session](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-family-mediation-session/): Family mediation is designed around the premise of clients in dispute acting in the best interests of their children to collaboratively develop a parenting plan or agreement around property and finances.  
- [Parenting Plan vs Parenting Order Explained](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/parenting-plan-vs-parenting-order-explained/): The differences between Parenting Plans and Parenting Orders are at once both broad yet nuanced. To best understand the differences and the relationship between them you first need to know what they are and where they fit into family law. 
- [How Much Does Family Mediation Costs in Australia?](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/family-mediation-costs/): Family mediation costs in Australia depend almost entirely on the type of provider you choose.  Not-for-profit and legal aid services charge the least. Lawyer-led mediation tends to cost the most. Independent private practitioners sit in the middle, with fees commonly ranging from around $1,500 to $4,000.
- [How Long Does Family Mediation Take in Australia?](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/how-long-does-family-mediation-take-in-australia/): If you're wondering how long does family mediation takes, the answer depends on more than just the complexity of your situation. When people first encounter the process, they're often struck by its value it's child-focused, collaborative, and built around helping separating families find a workable new normal.
- [What Is Family Mediation and How Does It Work?](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/what-is-family-mediation-and-how-does-it-work/): Family mediation can get called many things; mediation, family law mediation, family dispute resolution, divorce mediation, or family dispute mediation.  Essentially all mean the same thing.  A couple have split, are divorcing, and need to make plans and agreements and family mediation is where this happens.
- [Family Mediation vs Court: Which Is Better for Family Disputes?](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/family-mediation-vs-court-which-is-better-for-family-disputes/): Family Mediation or Family Dispute Resolution (to use its more formal name) involves the divorcing parties utilising the skills of a mediator who is a registered family dispute resolution practitioner (FDRP) to resolve parenting and/or property and financial issues.
- [The Benefits of Online Mediation](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/blog/the-benefits-of-online-mediation/): Whatever you wish to label it, online mediation, remote mediation, digital mediation, or virtual mediation, it all means developing parenting financial, and/or property agreements through family dispute resolution via the internet. And at Resolutions Australia we firmly believe in its benefits!

## Pages
- [Online Mediation Services](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/location/online-mediation/): Need An Accredited Mediator?
- [Family Mediation Services in Perth](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/location/mediation-perth/): Need An Accredited Mediator?
- [Family Mediation Services in Melbourne](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/location/mediation-melbourne/): Need An Accredited Mediator?
- [Family Mediation Services in Brisbane](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/location/mediation-brisbane/): Need An Accredited Mediator?
- [Mediation Services Right Where You Need Them](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/location/): You don't need to be in the same room to reach a fair agreement. Our online mediation service lets both parties work through their dispute from home — no travel, no waiting rooms and no stressful courtrooms. 
- [Parenting Plan Mediation](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/mediation-services/parenting-plan/): When parents separate, decisions about the children matter most. Every child deserves stability and love, even when family life looks different. Our parenting plan mediation helps separated parents reach a child-focused agreement with less stress and conflict, and significantly lower cost, than going to court.
- [Divorce Mediation Services](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/mediation-services/divorce-mediation-services/): When a marriage ends, the divorce process can feel overwhelming. Our divorce mediation services (family dispute resolution, more formally) provide separated couples with a calm and confidential space to resolve parenting, property and financial disputes with the support of an experienced divorce mediator. 
- [Property Settlement and Financial Agreement Mediation](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/mediation-services/property-and-financial/): Need An Accredited Mediator?
- [Family Mediation Services](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/mediation-services/family-mediation/): Separating and divorcing are never easy, but lengthy, expensive legal battles through lawyers and the courts don't have to be the answer. We provide professional family mediation services to help separating families reach final agreements on parenting, property and financial matters. 
- [Find Trusted Mediation Services Near You](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/mediation-services/): When communication becomes difficult within a family, Mediation helps resolve issues. We provide mediation services to help families and separated couples work through disagreements in a calm, private setting, guided by a mediator who creates a neutral space and helps parties reach a fair solution.
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- [Stress Management Manual](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/?p=2470): The Stress Management Manual is a comprehensive guide created to help individuals understand stress and develop healthy coping strategies. It includes practical exercises, relaxation techniques, mindfulness practices, and easy-to-follow routines for everyday life. This manual supports emotional balance, improves focus, and promotes mental clarity. Ideal for personal growth, it empowers readers to manage stress effectively, build resilience, and maintain long-term wellbeing in both personal and professional environments.
- [Relationship Growth Guide](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/?p=2467): The Relationship Growth Guide is a practical shop product designed to strengthen emotional connection, trust, and communication between partners. It provides clear exercises, reflection prompts, and real life examples that help couples understand each other better. This guide supports healthy conversations, conflict resolution, and shared goals, making it suitable for newly married couples as well as long term relationships seeking deeper bonding and mutual respect, and emotional growth through consistent guidance and mindful relationship building practices for everyday partnership success. This guide also focuses on personal growth within relationships by encouraging empathy, patience, and self awareness. It helps individuals identify patterns, improve listening skills, and nurture intimacy over time. Ideal for personal use or gifting, the Relationship Growth Guide acts as a supportive resource for building stronger, happier, and more balanced relationships that last through life’s changing stages and challenges.
- [Mindfulness Practice Cards](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/?p=2464): Mindfulness Practice Cards are thoughtfully designed tools to help you stay present, calm, and focused throughout the day. Each card features simple exercises, breathing techniques, and reflection prompts that encourage awareness and inner balance. Easy to use at home, work, or while traveling, these cards support stress reduction, mental clarity, and emotional regulation. Perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners, they help build a daily mindfulness habit through gentle guidance and short, meaningful practices for everyday life balance. These cards promote consistency and self care by making mindfulness easy and accessible anytime. Use them for quick resets, morning routines, or relaxation breaks. Ideal for personal wellness, therapy sessions, or gifting, Mindfulness Practice Cards offer a supportive way to improve focus, reduce anxiety, and cultivate a peaceful, positive mindset with regular use and intentional practice.
- [Self-Discovery Workbook](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/?p=2462): The Self-Discovery Workbook is a guided tool designed to help you explore your thoughts, values, and personal goals with clarity and purpose. It includes reflective exercises, journaling prompts, and practical activities that encourage deeper self awareness. Ideal for personal growth journeys, this workbook supports emotional understanding, confidence building, and mindful decision making. Suitable for beginners and experienced users, it helps you uncover strengths, identify patterns, and create meaningful direction in life through structured, thoughtful self reflection practices.
- [Anxiety Relief Guide](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/?p=2457): The Anxiety Relief Guide is a practical shop product created to help manage anxious thoughts and regain emotional calm. It offers step by step techniques, grounding exercises, and breathing practices that reduce worry and promote relaxation. Designed for everyday use, this guide supports mental clarity, emotional balance, and stress control. Suitable for all ages, it helps individuals understand anxiety triggers, build coping skills, and develop healthier responses for daily challenges through simple, effective, and easy to follow guidance. This guide encourages confidence and self support by providing tools that can be used anytime anxiety arises. Ideal for home, work, or travel, it fits easily into daily routines. The Anxiety Relief Guide is a valuable resource for anyone seeking comfort, resilience, and long term emotional wellbeing through consistent practice and mindful self care habits.
- [Trauma Recovery Handbook](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/?p=2451): The Trauma Recovery Handbook is a supportive guide designed to help individuals navigate healing with care and understanding. It provides gentle exercises, grounding techniques, and reflective practices that promote emotional safety and self awareness. Created for personal use or therapeutic support, this handbook helps readers process difficult experiences, build resilience, and regain a sense of control. With clear guidance and compassionate language, it encourages gradual recovery, emotional balance, and inner strength through structured, mindful healing practices. This handbook focuses on progress at your own pace, offering tools that support stability and self trust. Suitable for everyday reflection or professional guidance, it helps create a foundation for long term healing. The Trauma Recovery Handbook serves as a comforting resource for rebuilding confidence, emotional wellbeing, and hope while moving forward with clarity and resilience.
- [Calm Thoughts Journal](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/?p=2449): The Calm Thoughts Journal is a thoughtfully designed shop product that helps quiet the mind and encourage positive reflection. It features guided prompts, open writing spaces, and calming exercises to release stress and organize thoughts. Ideal for daily use, this journal supports emotional clarity, mindfulness, and inner peace. Whether used in the morning or before sleep, it helps transform anxious thoughts into balanced perspectives, promoting relaxation, self awareness, and a calmer mindset through consistent journaling practice. This journal encourages healthy emotional expression and mindful reflection at your own pace. Perfect for personal wellness routines, therapy support, or gifting, the Calm Thoughts Journal becomes a trusted companion for managing stress and emotions. With regular use, it helps build gratitude, emotional balance, and a peaceful daily habit that supports overall mental wellbeing.
- [Mind Balance Workbook](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/?p=2443): The Mind Balance Workbook is a practical shop product created to support mental clarity, emotional stability, and daily focus. It includes guided exercises, reflection prompts, and mindful activities that help balance thoughts and emotions. Designed for everyday use, this workbook supports stress management, self awareness, and healthy thinking patterns. Suitable for all experience levels, it encourages calm decision making, emotional regulation, and inner harmony through structured practices that promote a balanced and positive mindset. This workbook helps you build consistency by turning mindfulness into a simple daily routine. Ideal for personal growth, therapy support, or self care practices, it offers space for reflection and progress tracking. The Mind Balance Workbook becomes a supportive tool for maintaining emotional wellbeing, improving focus, and cultivating long term mental balance in a busy lifestyle.
- [The Analysis of The Ego](https://resolutionsaustralia.com.au/?p=2438): The Analysis of The Ego is a thought provoking shop product designed to help readers understand the role of ego in thoughts, behavior, and emotional responses. It explores self perception, inner dialogue, and identity patterns through guided reflections and practical insights. This book supports deeper self awareness, emotional intelligence, and conscious decision making. Suitable for personal growth and reflective study, it encourages readers to recognize limiting patterns, reduce reactive behavior, and develop a more balanced, mindful sense of self. This guide promotes inner clarity by helping you observe thoughts without judgment and separate awareness from ego driven reactions. Ideal for self study, coaching, or therapy support, it offers tools for personal transformation. The Analysis of The Ego serves as a valuable resource for cultivating humility, self control, and long term emotional maturity.