Mediator accreditation in Australia

Mediator accreditation gives you a recognised qualification that shows you've met training and competence standards and are committed to continuous learning. It gives you the credibility to establish and grow yourself as a mediator.

Australian Mediator Standards (AMDRAS)

The Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS) will replace the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) from 1 July 2025. Resolution Institute is an approved accrediting and training body under AMDRAS.

While building on NMAS foundations, AMDRAS introduces several important changes:

  • Increased training requirements (moves from 5 days to 6 days)
  • Improved assessment standards that focus on applied practice and feedback
  • Practice and CPD requirements to support professional development
  • New accreditation categories including Advanced and Leading Mediator
  • Introduces formal ‘leave of absence’ and ‘non-practicing certificates’
  • Enhanced complaints and conduct mechanisms

Accreditation through Resolution Institute

Resolution Institute offers the following pathways to AMDRAS accreditation:

Pathway 1 - Training and Assessment Pathway

Pathway 2 - Alternate pathways

  • More information to come

Accreditation Certificate

Your accreditation certificate is available on the My Accreditation tab of your profile. 

 

Maintain your accreditation

Every two years you will need to apply for renewal of your AMDRAS accreditation. You will need to demonstrate that you meet all the accreditation renewal requirements (read division 10 of the AMDRAS Standards), which means you must have completed a minimum of 25 hours of CPD.

To gain the required CPD hours, AMDRAS recognises 10 different categories in which you are able to build up the required CPD hours. These are listed below.

 CPD Categories and Maximum Hours
 Education and Conferences 20 hours         
 Structured Peer-based Reflection 7 hours
 Professional Supervision or Coaching 8 hours
 Providing Professional Development 15 hours
 Related Professional CPD 5 hours
 Role Playing in DR Training 4 hours
 Representing Clients in DR Processes 4 hours
 Self-directed learning 5 hours
 Publications and Research Participation 8 hours (max. 4 hours on each activity) 
 Other 5 hours - which must be approved

 

Follow the two-step process to renew your accreditation:

1. If you have not already done so, add all completed CPD activities and any mediations, co-mediations and/or conciliations in your accreditation period to your CPD record.

 

2. Once added, please make payment. Note: payment can be made from two months prior to renewal.

 

Reinstate your accreditation

If you have been accredited under AMDRAS and you have taken a leave of absence or your accreditation has lapsed, you will need to apply for a reinstatement rather.

To reinstate your accreditation, please contact us

Advanced and Leading Mediator Accreditation Pathways

For experienced mediators seeking recognition of their significant experience, contributions to the profession or leadership in practice.

Become Advanced Accredited

After holding national accreditation (NMAS or AMDRAS) for four consecutive years

Practicum Certificate Dates

The AMDRAS Board has now approved two Resolution Institute alternative pathways to AMDRAS advanced and leading accreditation for mediators who have successfully obtained the Resolution Institute Advanced Mediation Accreditation

More information

The AMDRAS Standards and supporting documentation can be found on the AMDRAS Board website https://amdras.au/resources/