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Mediation

What is mediation?

Mediation can be used to resolve a non-violent dispute. The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria provides a free, mediation service. The mediator assists parties to talk about their issues and work out solutions. Parties can make their own agreement that will work for them.

 

  Advantages of mediation:

  • You have more control of the outcome.
  • If will be less stressful, costly and timely than a court case.
  • You are more likely to reach agreement.

 

Is your dispute suitable for mediation?

Not all disputes can be mediated.

If your matter involves:

  • pursuit or predatory type stalking
  • a real risk of harm, threat or violence, or
  • if the police apply for the intervention order

it may not be suitable for mediation.

Contact the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria for more information.
1800 658 528 or visit their website (link in the Weblinks panel to the right).