UWA Mediation Clinic
Providing mediation services and training
About Us
The UWA Mediation Clinic is dedicated to providing excellence in the practice, research, and teaching of mediation and dispute resolution.
Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, we work with our clients on both individual and team-orientated bases to tailor dispute resolution services to best suit your individual circumstances.
We collaborate with a wide network of national and international specialists, including lawyers, barristers, mediators, and practitioners, as well as researchers from a variety of disciplines and professional backgrounds, to meet our ultimate aim: to assist the communities in which we live and work to thrive.
To learn more about our International Mediation activities, please see the following link:
How Our Approach to Dispute Resolution is Different
We collaborate with a team of world-class researchers and practitioners to incorporate theoretically-driven and evidence-based psychological concepts into our skills-base and approach to dispute resolution.By providing a theory-informed framework to assist mediators to understand what might be motivating the behaviours of people in conflict, we have found that the efficacy of facilitative dispute resolution processes can be enhanced. Specifically, our approach is informed by contemporary mentalizing literature which we have adapted to be user-friendly and directly applicable to mediators from a range of backgrounds and professions.
Facilitative dispute resolution processes offer participants an opportunity to engage in a way that encourages future-focused self-determination and promotes harmony. We believe that the best way to achieve this is to use mentalizing concepts to help participants build a full and flexible understanding of their experiences and those of the other people involved in the situation.
Our Services
AMDRAS Training, Conflict Resolution Skills Short-courses, FDRP Training
We work closely with the UWA Law School and the Mediation Training Institute Australia (MTIA) to offer internationally recognised courses, including National Mediation Accreditation (AMDRAS), Family Dispute Resolution (FDRP), and a range of conflict resolution skills or dispute resolution courses that can be tailored to the needs of your organisation or workplace.
These courses are open to staff, alumni, community members, and professionals from a range of disciplines.
Please see our course brochures below:
Upcoming courses 2026
- National Mediation Accreditation (AMDRAS) – Face-to-Face 7-day Intensive - January 2026 [At Capacity, Waitlist only]
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This intensive version of our mediation training is for professionals who wish to add mediation to their skill base. Our participants tend to come from a range of backgrounds, including: family law, Human Resources (HR), psychology, social work, Government, and educational institutions.
As the curriculum complies with the educational requirements of the AMDRAS, upon successful completion, participants are eligible for registration as a Nationally Accredited Mediator.The course includes the training and coaching components for the Certificate of Training (COT), as well as the assessment components for the Certificate of Assessment (COA).
Participation can also attract Legal CPD points and Psychologist CPD points.
Course details- Training Dates: Wednesday 21 - Friday 23 & Thursday 29 - Friday 30 Jan (9am - 5pm)
- Coaching Day: Saturday 31 Jan (9am - 5pm)
- Accreditation Day: Saturday 7 Feb (9am - 5pm)
- Venue: UWA Law School
- Cost: $3,300 (inc gst) – includes fee to apply for registration with the AMDRAS Board as a Nationally Accredited Mediator for 2 years
- Discounts for UWA Staff & Students: [email protected]
- Queries, Registration via Invoice, Instalments, & Group Bookings:
We can offer payment via monthly instalments, and discounts for groups (see link below):
- National Mediation Accreditation (AMDRAS) – Face-to-Face 7-day Intensive - February 2026
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This intensive version of our mediation training is for professionals who wish to add mediation to their skill base. Our participants tend to come from a range of backgrounds, including: family law, Human Resources (HR), psychology, social work, Government, and educational institutions.
As the curriculum complies with the educational requirements of the AMDRAS, upon successful completion, participants are eligible for registration as a Nationally Accredited Mediator.The course includes the training and coaching components for the Certificate of Training (COT), as well as the assessment components for the Certificate of Assessment (COA).
Participation can also attract Legal CPD points and Psychologist CPD points.
Course details
- Training Dates: Monday 2 - Friday 6 Feb (9am - 5pm)
- Coaching Day: Saturday 14 Feb (9am - 5pm)
- Accreditation Day: Saturday 21 Feb (9am - 5pm)
- Venue: UWA Law School
- Cost: $3,300 (inc gst) – includes fee to apply for registration with the AMDRAS Board as a Nationally Accredited Mediator for 2 years
- Discounts for UWA Staff & Students: [email protected]
- Queries, Registration via Invoice, Instalments, & Group Bookings:
We can offer payment via monthly instalments, and discounts for groups (see link below):
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) Training - 9 Feb – 4 July 2026
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Expressions of interest for our 2026 FDRP program are now open.
Please note that we require participants to have completed our AMDRAS training as a pre-requisite to joining the FDRP course.
For further information, please visit the link below:
- National Mediation Accreditation (AMDRAS) – 2 nights/week for 5 weeks – Face-to-Face (April/May 2026)
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This version of our mediation training is for professionals who wish to add mediation to their skill base. Our participants tend to come from a range of backgrounds, including: family law, Human Resources (HR), psychology, social work, Government, and educational institutions.
As the curriculum complies with the educational requirements of the AMDRAS, upon successful completion, participants are eligible for registration as a Nationally Accredited Mediator.
The course includes the training and coaching components for the Certificate of Training (COT), as well as the assessment components for the Certificate of Assessment (COA).
Participation can also attract Legal CPD points and Psychologist CPD points.
Course details
- Training: Tues & Thurs evenings, 21 April – 21 May (6 – 9pm)
- Coaching: Sat 23 May (9am – 5pm)
- Accreditation: Sat 30 May (9am – 5pm)
- Cost: $3,630 (inc gst) – includes fee to apply for registration with the AMDRAS Board as a Nationally Accredited Mediator for 2 years
- Discounts for UWA Staff and Students: [email protected]
- Queries, Registration via Invoice, Instalments and Group Bookings: [email protected]
- National Mediation Accreditation (AMDRAS) - 7-day Intensive – Face-to-Face (July 2026)
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This intensive version of our mediation training is for professionals who wish to add mediation to their skill base. Our participants tend to come from a range of backgrounds, including: family law, Human Resources (HR), psychology, social work, Government, and educational institutions.
As the curriculum complies with the educational requirements of the AMDRAS, upon successful completion, participants are eligible for registration as a Nationally Accredited Mediator.
The course includes the training and coaching components for the Certificate of Training (COT), as well as the assessment components for the Certificate of Assessment (COA).
Participation can also attract Legal CPD points and Psychologist CPD points.
Course details
- Training: Wed 1 – Fri 3 and Thurs 9 – Fri 10 July (9am – 5pm)
- Coaching: Sat 11 July (9am – 5pm)
- Accreditation: Sat 18 July (9am – 5pm)
- Cost: $3,630 (inc gst) – includes fee to apply for registration with the AMDRAS Board as a Nationally Accredited Mediator for 2 years
- Discounts for UWA Staff and Students: [email protected]
- Queries, Registration via Invoice, Instalments and Group Bookings: [email protected]
- National Mediation Accreditation (AMDRAS) – 2 nights/week for 5 weeks – Face-to-Face (Aug/Sept 2026)
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This version of our mediation training is for professionals who wish to add mediation to their skill base. Our participants tend to come from a range of backgrounds, including: family law, Human Resources (HR), psychology, social work, Government, and educational institutions.
As the curriculum complies with the educational requirements of the AMDRAS, upon successful completion, participants are eligible for registration as a Nationally Accredited Mediator.
The course includes the training and coaching components for the Certificate of Training (COT), as well as the assessment components for the Certificate of Assessment (COA).
Participation can also attract Legal CPD points and Psychologist CPD points.
Course details
- Training: Tues and Thurs evenings, 11 Aug – 10 Sept (6 – 9pm)
- Coaching: Sat 12 Sept (9am – 5pm)
- Accreditation: Sat 19 Sept (9am – 5pm)
- Cost: $3,630 (inc gst) – includes fee to apply for registration with the AMDRAS Board as a Nationally Accredited Mediator for 2 years
- Discounts for UWA Staff and Students: [email protected]
- Queries, Registration via Invoice, Instalments and Group Bookings: [email protected]
- National Mediation Accreditation (AMDRAS) - 7-day Intensive – Face-to-Face (Oct 2026)
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This intensive version of our mediation training is for professionals who wish to add mediation to their skill base. Our participants tend to come from a range of backgrounds, including: family law, Human Resources (HR), psychology, social work, Government, and educational institutions.
As the curriculum complies with the educational requirements of the AMDRAS, upon successful completion, participants are eligible for registration as a Nationally Accredited Mediator.
The course includes the training and coaching components for the Certificate of Training (COT), as well as the assessment components for the Certificate of Assessment (COA).
Participation can also attract Legal CPD points and Psychologist CPD points.
Course details
- Training: Wed 21 – Fri 23 and Thurs 29 – Fri 30 Oct (9am – 5pm)
- Coaching: Sat 31 Oct (9am – 5pm)
- Accreditation: Sat 7 Nov (9am – 5pm)
- Cost: $3,630 (inc gst) – includes fee to apply for registration with the AMDRAS Board as a Nationally Accredited Mediator for 2 years
- Discounts for UWA Staff and Students: [email protected]
- Queries, Registration via Invoice, Instalments and Group Bookings: [email protected]
National Mediation Re-Accreditation
Application for National Mediation (NMAS) Re-accreditation
Note: To receive registration as a Nationally Accredited Mediator for a further two years, there is a cost of $150, which consists of the AMDRAS Board fee, gst, and administration costs for UWA.
If you completed a UWA Refresher/Re-accreditation Day, this cost is usually waived.
Please complete the following online Re-accreditation Form, and someone from our team will be in touch:
Mediation and Dispute Resolution Services
While we seek to take on a number of mediation referrals per year, at present, our team is focussing on an academic investigation of narcissistic and coercive control, and thus has very limited capacity.
However, we have a wonderful Community of Practice, of Nationally Accredited Mediators who may be able to assist.
For more information, please visit the following link:
For UWA staff and students
Universities are unique workplaces. Conflicts can occur between students, staff, supervisors, researchers, professional staff, and academic staff.
UWA is proud to offer UWA staff and students a mediation service through the Mediation Clinic, where possible.
The service is a free, independent, and confidential base from which to promote a healthy University environment.
Workplaces, local government, and community groups
Conflict within the workplace can affect productivity, creativity and morale.
Where possible, we work with people involved in workplace conflict to improve their communication and understanding. This can help to resolve disputes and reduce the prospect for future conflict.
The UWA Mediation Clinic can discuss with you whether we might be able to work with your organisation in a safe and confidential environment.
This is usually a for-fee service.
Research and Program Evaluation
The UWA Mediation Clinic is premised upon building an evidence-based practice of mediation. Our goal is to improve mediation and dispute resolution practice for the community.
We have collaborated with a number of leading university, government, and private organisations to develop research and evaluation projects with a focus on conflict literacy and dispute resolution processes.
Our Team
- Professor Jill Howieson
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Jill Howieson, PhD (Law), LLB (Hons), BA (Hons) (Psych), BA (English) is a Professor in the Law School at the University of Western Australia. Jill is the Director of the UWA Mediation Clinic and is the coordinator of the Negotiation and Mediation, and Dispute Resolution courses.
Jill researches, practises and teaches in these areas, and is the co-author and author of numerous international and national dispute resolution, and negotiation and mediation publications.
- Dr Darren Moroney
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Darren is a registered psychologist and nationally accredited mediator. Currently based in UWA’s Mediation Clinic, Darren conducts mediations and training courses. He is also undertaking research and evaluation projects with the aim of contributing to the evidence base for the field. As a practitioner, Darren has worked with a variety of clients across the lifespan utilising a mentalizing therapeutic framework.
As an academic, Darren has taught and co-ordinated units at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level within the Schools of Psychology and Public Health at Curtin University. He has also supervised numerous Masters-level Dissertations.
- Dr Vincent Mancini
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Vincent is a registered psychologist and nationally accredited mediator. As a Senior Research Fellow based within the UWA Law School, he actively contributes to the research objectives of the UWA Mediation Clinic, which are to design and develop strategies to improve the effectiveness of mediation.
Vincent possesses extensive expertise in research design, methodology, and biostatistics. His primary research interest is concerned with the impact of family functioning on the health and wellbeing of young children. He is also employed as a Senior Research Fellow at Telethon Kids Institute and Adjunct Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Curtin University Medical School.
Further Information
- The National Mediation Standards and further information about working as a Nationally Accredited Mediator are available on the AMDRAS website.
- UWA is an AMDRAS Recognised Training Provider (RTP) and Recognised Accreditation Provider (RAP)
Contact the UWA Mediation Clinic
Our collaborators
Mediation Training Institute Australia (MTIA)
Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators (AIFLAM)
Children’s Court of Western Australia
Supporters
We are proudly supported by the UWA Alumni Fund.