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Welcome to VADR

The Victorian Association for Dispute Resolution is a professional association for dispute resolution practitioners from across the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) spectrum.

VADR offers you a range of services at a very reasonable price.

The Association provides regular free Professional Development sessions for members and has an approved Complaints Process for ADR practitioners, whether in private practice or employed within the ADR sector.

As a Recognised Accreditation Provider under AMDRAS, VADR also offers its members free assessment of applications for national accreditation.

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About the Victorian Association for Dispute Resolution

The Victorian Association for Dispute Resolution (VADR) is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1986. VADR’s aims include:
  • promoting mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR);
  • encouraging and providing for the exchange of ideas and experience in mediation and other forms of ADR;
  • co-operating with other ADR organisations and teaching institutions; and
  • providing member services, activities and benefits. 
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Members of VADR enjoy:

  • an active program of free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) presentations and low-cost workshops;
  • a regular ADR Events Bulletin containing information on news, CPD events, training and resources in the ADR sector;
  • an approved Complaints Process for FDRPs and AMDRAS-accredited mediators;
  • free membership of the Private Practitioners’ Special Interest Group; and
  • information on ADR jobs. 
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Mediator Accreditation

AMDRAS Accreditation

As a Recognised Accreditation Provider (RAP) in accordance with the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS), VADR is able to offer mediator accreditation to members who meet these national criteria. Please note that members who are accredited mediators with other organisations are automatically eligible for accreditation as a mediator with VADR. The AMDRAS Board has set a fee of $130 for accreditation, which must be renewed every two years.
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Professional Development

VADR offers regular CPD sessions with experts in our field

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VADR also hosts a Private Practitioners' Special Interest Group.
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31/12/2025 6:00 am

We are currently working on events for 2026!

Best wishes for the holiday season.

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VADR provides an accessible meeting point for members with all levels of experience and involvement in ADR.

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