Workplace Mediation

Respectful solutions for lasting harmony.

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All organisations encounter conflict. Our professional mediators provide a confidential, structured, and impartial process to help teams address conflict head-on. By creating a safe space for open dialogue, we help your people understand different perspectives and find shared solutions that are both respectful and lasting. This process is often more effective and cost-efficient than formal procedures.

Who is this for?

Our workplace mediation service is for any organisation, team, or individual experiencing conflict that is impacting productivity, morale, or working relationships. It is an ideal solution for teams that need to resolve disputes and move forward in a constructive manner, but don’t want to go through a lengthy and potentially damaging formal process.

What can I expect?

We provide a non-judgmental and confidential service that helps your people move past conflict. By helping them communicate effectively and find common ground, we can assist in rebuilding trust and improving working relationships, ensuring your team can get back to its core business.

The process is designed to be a respectful and efficient way to resolve issues and restore harmony in the workplace.

How can we help?

Our mediation process is structured to be confidential, impartial, and focused on solutions. You can expect our professional mediators to guide participants through a process that helps them:

  • Speak openly in a safe and supportive environment.
  • Understand different perspectives to get to the root of the conflict.
  • Collaborate on finding shared solutions that everyone can agree on.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the Roadworthy for Dads program?

This program is designed to support fathers and male care givers of children of all ages who are looking to build strong and healthy relationships with their children.

How long is the program?

This program takes place over six, two hour sessions, which are generally held at the same time each week.

How many participants are in each group?

Groups are capped at 12 participants.

What topics are covered?

This program explores a variety of topics that help fathers and male guardians be the parents they want to be, including what it means to be a Dad, different parenting styles, communication and family conflict, managing difficult emotions, child and adolescent developmental stages, positive parenting strategies, and self-care.

Who can attend?

This program is open to fathers and male care givers seeking to improve their relationship with their children. Fathers from a range of different situations are welcome to attend this program, including Dads who have regular contact with their children, Dads who have supervised contact, or Dads who are going through mediation or family court and hope to have contact with their children again.

Can I attend the sessions online?

Yes. We currently offer this program online. You’ll need to have access to a device such as a laptop/computer or tablet, stable internet connection, headphones and be able to have privacy for the duration of the session (no children or other adults in the same room).

How do the sessions work?

The sessions are interactive and will be a combination of group discussions, presentations, videos, and skills practice. You’ll be encouraged to practice skills in-between sessions.

Will I be expected to discuss personal issues?

You are expected to participate in group discussions and skills practice, but only share what you feel comfortable with. We set group agreements at the start of the program to ensure you feel safe to open-up and are given a confidential, non-judgmental and respectful space.

Do I get a certificate at the end?

Yes. If you attend all six sessions you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion. If a session is missed, you’ll receive a Certificate of Participation with the number of sessions attended.

Do you offer make-up sessions if I can’t make one?

No, we do not offer make-up sessions for this program.

Does Relationship Matters provide a report for court at the end?

No. You may provide a copy of your Certificate, but we do not provide any other information on your participation.

Are your services inclusive?

Yes. We are proud to support all dads regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, culture or ability. Our organisation is accredited under:

  • Health and Community Service Standards
  • Rainbow Tick Standards
  • National Standards for Mental Health Services
Is this service confidential?

Yes. Protecting your privacy and wellbeing is central to how we work. The only exceptions are where there are concerns about safety or harm or where we are required to release your information as required by law.