
Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
Your path to a rewarding and worthwhile career as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP). Next intake starting February 2024.
Overview
Duration
12 months delivered over two semesters, with 50 hours of supported work placement included.
Delivery
Mix of online learning and face-to-face classroom sessions.
Location
All face-to-face training, workshops, placement seminars and field trips 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?

Learn More Webinar
Our 2024 intakes are now open for expressions of interest. Sign up to our next webinar to find out more about the program and your eligibility to enrol.
Learn More Webinar
Monday 11 December
10–11 am AEDT
Family Dispute Resolution Employment Opportunities
The Federal Government estimates that the demand for workers with counselling qualifications will be strong over the next five years. Following successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, you’ll be qualified to work in a variety of community sector practitioner and management roles.
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:

Fully Supported Work Placement
We offer a fully-arranged and supported 50-hour work placement allowing students to apply their learnt theories and frameworks under the supervision of experienced counsellors and practitioners.
Students can complete their placement in one of the following Relationships Australia NSW centres: Dee Why, Sydney CBD, Macquarie Park, Blacktown, Penrith and Bathurst.
Students also have the option of undertaking placements in their workplace with a suitable private practitioner.
2024 Intake now open! Register your interest today
The 2024 intake program for the Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution is now taking expressions of interest to commence study in February.
Applications can be submitted via the Relationships Australia Victoria website.
After you have registered your interest, a staff member from our Victoria office will contact you with further information about enrolment and to organise a pre-acceptance interview.
More questions?
The Graduate Diplomas are delivered by Relationships Australia Victoria, Registered Training Organisation #21977. All enquiries should be directed to our Victoria head office.
Phone: (03) 8573 2222
Email: ravtraining@rav.org.au
Website: rav.org.au/GradDipFDR

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