So what does a Mediator actually do?

A Mediator has special training and practical experience in assisting parties to communicate in conflict situations. Mediators do not give advice or make decisions. What they will do is empower parties to make their own decisions.

During a Mediation, if our Mediators see that one party is not behaving appropriately then it is our role to ensure that the process is carried on with respect. We will terminate any mediation that we consider to be harmful to the health and wellbeing of the parties.

Mediators are not lawyers and cannot provide you with advice on what the best options are for you. In some cases, a Mediator may share information about how particular disputes are likely to be managed in legal processes.

All persons who claim to be Mediators in Australia must have National Mediator Accreditation as required by the Mediator Standards Board. If you are booking in for a Mediation ensure that you check that they are accredited here:

Shiv Martin is an accredited mediator with the mediator standards board.

FAQ

A Mediator assists parties in conflict to communicate effectively and make their own decisions without giving advice or taking sides.

If a party behaves inappropriately, a Mediator will ensure the process continues with respect and may terminate the mediation if necessary for the health and wellbeing of the parties.

Mediators are not lawyers and cannot provide legal advice, but they may share information about how disputes are typically managed in legal processes.

Yes, in Australia, all individuals claiming to be Mediators must have National Mediator Accreditation as mandated by the Mediator Standards Board.

Mediators are specially trained to facilitate communication and decision-making between conflicting parties without giving advice or making decisions for them.