Faculty of Law

Dispute Resolution Centre

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COURSE SCHEDULE

Course
Venue
Dates
Marriott Resort, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
28 - 31 August 2008
Family Mediation/FDR course Gold Coast International, Surfers Paradise 8-12 October 2008
Marriott Resort, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
27 - 30 November 2008

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The Dispute Resolution Centre offers a range of courses, workshops and seminars which can be tailored to a specific orientation (e.g. Commercial Law or Family Law).

The four-day Bond Basic Mediation course coupled with the two-day Mediation Assessment course meets BOTH:

    • National Mediator Accreditation Scheme introduced in 2008; AND
    • The current requirements under the Family Law Act for accreditation as a mediator (or Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner).

    Our standard programs include :

    Basic Mediation Course 4-day workshop

    The Centre’s most popular course, this practical training program incorporates simulations and exercises in mediation and critical appraisal of the mediation process.

    Mediation Assessment Course 2-day workshop

    The Centre’s most popular course, this practical training program incorporates simulations and exercises in mediation and critical appraisal of the mediation process.

    Advanced Mediation Course 4-day workshop

    Focusing on more advanced mediation processes, incorporating simulations, exercises and critical appraisal of mediation applications and processes.

    Negotiation Course 2-day workshop

    Highlighting the principles and practice of successful negotiation through simulations and exercises. Offered by arrangement to businesses and law firms around the world.

    Advanced Commercial Negotiation Strategies 2-day workshop

    Looking at a range of issues that impact on the negotiation process, including strategies, tactics and the causes of conflict.

    Representing Clients in Mediation and Negotiation 2-day workshop

    An excellent preparation for representing clients at negotiation or mediation, incorporating role plays and interactive exercises.

    Training Mediation Trainers 5-day course

    Special Bond course developed for training trainers of mediators. Presented nationally and internationally for judges and trainers by arrangement.

    In-house Negotiation Training

    The Centre offers in-house negotiation training seminars presented by Commercial Negotiator and Mediator, Patrick Cavanagh :