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Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution

If you want to work as a family dispute resolution practitioner, this qualification is the recognised way in.

  • Course code: CHC81115

Where you can study this course

  • Relationships Australia (Victoria) Limited

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    Relationships Australia Victoria - Sunshine Centre
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Last reviewed 21 September 2026.

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Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who: hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Law, Conflict Management, Dispute Resolution, Family Law Mediation or equivalent or hold accreditation under the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) or hold the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC) or can provide documented evidence of previous experience in a dispute resolution environment in a job role involving self-directed application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas, exercise of independent judgement and decision-making, and a range of technical and other skills.

  • Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:

  • an interest in helping families resolve conflict
  • good communication and listening skills
  • a calm and patient manner
  • the ability to stay impartial

What will you learn?

You learn to run mediation sessions under the Family Law Act, respond to domestic and family violence, keep vulnerable parties safe and stay focused on what children need. A supervised work placement is part of the course, so you practise with real clients before you qualify. It suits people who already hold a degree in psychology, social work, law or a related field, accredited mediators, or those with substantial experience in a dispute resolution role.

  • Family law mediation
  • Domestic and family violence responses
  • Keeping vulnerable parties safe
  • Child-focused practice
  • Ethical practice in mediation
  • Working in the family law system

Units of competency (6 core, 4 elective)

The qualification is made up of 10 units. Everyone completes the 6 core units below, and the remaining 4 are electives chosen from the list on training.gov.au, so they vary by provider. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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