About the webinar

Experienced Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) practitioners require specialist professional development to navigate the complexities inherent in property and financial matters post-separation. Drawing on Relationships Australia Victoria's decades of expertise in mediation and training, this advanced webinar provides the evidence-based frameworks necessary for effective practice in complex financial disputes.

This expert panel discussion is designed for FDRPs with existing knowledge and experience in property matters. It examines current advanced practice, delving into critical issues such as the impacts of recent case law on property settlement, essential process strategies for complex property FDR, and the application of appropriate FDR practitioner role boundaries.

Enrol now to deepen your understanding of contemporary legal and procedural considerations and ensure your practice is equipped to master intricate property and financial arrangements.

Learning outcomes

Participating in this online professional training will enable you to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of best practice approaches for FDRPs working with complex property and financial matters.
• Discuss key issues that arise in advanced property and financial FDR practice and accurately apply FDR practitioner role boundaries.
• Implement specific process strategies and skills required for effectively managing complex property dispute resolution.
• Analyse the impacts of relevant case law related to property settlement on the FDR process.

Who should attend

This webinar is highly relevant for all experienced professionals involved in Family Dispute Resolution for property and financial matters.
The target audience includes:

• Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRP)
• Lawyers practising in Family Law
• Mediators with experience in financial dispute resolution
• Counsellors and Social Workers with an advanced FDR practice focus
• Senior Mental Health and Allied Health Professionals supporting separating couples

About the presenters

The webinar is presented by a panel of highly experienced experts:

Astrid Horter – Program Leader, FDR and Mediation Training at RAV. An experienced FDRP and child consultant, she holds tertiary qualifications in law and psychology. Astrid coordinates RAV's Graduate Diploma of FDR and delivers training to external organisations, drawing on extensive experience as a clinical supervisor, trainer, and manager.

John Ravesi – A highly experienced FDRP, mediator, counsellor, and coach. As a Trainer/Assessor within the FDR and Mediation Training Program at RAV, he has held multiple senior leadership, supervisory, and clinical roles in a variety of community organisations.

Adrien March – An experienced FDRP with a broad base of skills, including mediation practice, training, and dispute resolution research. Her training expertise includes course development and conducting FDR and National Mediation Accreditation (NMAS) training. Adrien specialises in working with rainbow families and high-conflict disputes.

Purchase access

Use the purchase button to process your payment through our secure gateway. As soon as your purchase is complete, we’ll email you the details for immediate access to the recording within our Moodle Learning Management System.

System requirements for online training

To ensure you can participate in this webinar, please have access to the following:

• Desktop or laptop computer
• A reliable, stable internet connection
• Working microphone and speakers
• Webcam (either built-in or external to your computer)
• Headphones (recommended for optimal audio clarity)

Contact us

For further details or questions, please contact our Centre for Learning and Innovation:

Phone: (03) 8573 2222

Email: [email protected]