CHC81115

Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution

This post-graduate training in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) equips graduates to qualify as an FDRP and facilitate negotiations on the distribution of property, or child care arrangements for separated couples and families.

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Program overview

Duration

A 12-month program delivered over two semesters. Next course starts July 2025. Register your interest today.

Delivery

Available online and in-person. Delivered by our partners, Relationships Australia Victoria.

Location

This program includes a 50 hour in person work placement, which will take place in the Sydney Metro area for NSW residents.

Do you have experience in mediation and dispute resolution? Do you have a passion for working with families in distress, and want to make a difference?

The CHC81115 Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) could be for you. Your knowledge and skills will equip you to provide specialist advice and facilitate negotiations around parenting, financial and property matters for families navigating separation.

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Next Intake Open Now - Learning Starts July 2025

Check out course dates, enrolment criteria, eligibility, pricing and more via the link below. This is a graduate program so prior learning and experience is required. Register your interest now via the Relationships Australia VIC website.

Family Dispute Resolution Employment Opportunities

Following successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, you’ll be qualified to work in a variety of community sector practitioner and management roles.

Apply for accreditation under the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS)

Practice as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)

Find employment as a mediator

Work as a Family Court Counsellor

Manage a dispute resolution or counselling service

What to Expect From This Diploma

This course is based on the latest theory and practice. After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

Understand and apply principles of non-adversarial, child inclusive, family dispute resolution

Understand and apply legal principles of family mediation under the Family Law Act (1975)

Help separating parties resolve disputes about the wellbeing and care of children

Help identify assets and debts and decide how they will be shared

Recognise and respond to evidence of family violence, parenting stress, mental health issues and child harm

Fully Supported Work Placement

This program includes a fully-arranged and supported 50-hour work placement in the second semester.

Students will get valuable practical experience and apply their learnt theories and frameworks under the supervision of experienced practitioners.

Placements are at one of the following Relationships Australia NSW centres: Dee Why, Sydney CBD, Macquarie Park, Blacktown, Penrith and Bathurst.

2025 intake open now

Limited places are available, and fill up quickly. Register your interest via the link below.

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Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution

Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution

Program overview

Duration

Delivery

Location

Do you have experience in mediation and dispute resolution? Do you have a passion for working with families in distress, and want to make a difference?

Next Intake Open Now - Learning Starts July 2025