VADR provides a range of services and benefits for members:
Eight to ten Continuing Professional Development (CPD) presentations each year, cost-free for members
VADR workshops at a nominal fee, providing great networking opportunities to members and ADR practitioners from other organisations
Assessment of applications for national mediator accreditation (cost-free for members), with assessment of mediation videos available at a reasonable rate - see below for accreditation information or to fill out the application for national mediator accreditation
An approved Complaints Process (necessary for national accreditation and for FDRPs)
Support and mentoring through regular meetings of VADR's Private Practitioners' Special Interest Group
Regular ADR Event Bulletins, detailing local, national and international ADR news, CPD events, training and resources
Assistance with job opportunities in the ADR field
Access to Members Only information on VADR's website, including downloadable VADR logo, downloadable CPD log, key policy documents
Special member rates for a variety of courses. We are not affiliated with specific commercial organisations or training providers, so can negotiate arrangements with a variety of organisations
Active representation and liaison by the VADR Committee of Management with other ADR organisations, academic institutions, and state and federal governments to ensure that VADR members are included and kept informed of broader and emerging issues
Information on available courses - from half-day to PhD - run by community groups, commercial organisations and universities
Encouragement to our members undertaking Masters and PhD studies by facilitating research contacts and introductions within our membership and collegiate network
