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YOUR GUIDE TO A CAREER IN FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRACTICE

YOUR GUIDE TO A CAREER IN FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRACTICE

SUPPORT FAMILIES THROUGH SEPARATION. ADVANCE YOUR LEGAL OR COUNSELLING CAREER.

Considering a more impactful and balanced career in family law or mediation? Becoming a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) could be your next step.

This free guide gives you a clear, practical overview of what it takes to become a registered FDRP in Australia and where the role can take you.

In this guide:

  • What a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) actually does
  • How FDRPs support families outside the court system
  • The legal requirements—including the section 60I certificate
  • The skills and personal attributes needed to succeed
  • Pathways to become an FDRP, including the Graduate Diploma
  • Real experiences from practising FDRPs and College alumni

Whether you’re from a law, counselling, social work, or mediation background, this guide will help you decide if this path is right for you and show you how to get started.

Why FDRP?

  • Avoid court delays and reduce stress for families
  • Build a rewarding career with national demand
  • Enjoy more flexibility and work-life balance
  • Contribute to meaningful, long-term outcomes for children and parents

Download the guide and start planning your next move.

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