CHC81115

Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution

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

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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?

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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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
8 March 2024
10–11 am AEDT

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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.

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

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.

Register your interest to be notified when the next intake is announced.

The February 2024 intake is closed. To register your interest in mid-year admission, please visit 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.

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Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution

Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution