Why Us?

We aren’t your average Mediators.

We are not cold, uninterested ‘middle-men’ in a formal process – we are people like you, who have also had to face challenges and obstacles. We understand the emotional stress that disputes can evoke, as well as physical responses that sometimes emerge. We have empathy and understanding for what our clients are facing, and work hard to generate a solution that is mutually-beneficial to both parties.

The Mediation Centre team also:

Respond quickly to our client needs – unlike other options that may take up to nine months to obtain a mediation date, The Mediation Centre can schedule a mediation in less than 21 days. We can also offer urgent mediation services if required
Offer flexibility to our clients – we understand the challenges of juggling work and family obligations, and provide after-hours and weekend mediation options if required
Offer specialised services and knowledge in the area of family relationship breakdowns
Provide teleconference facilities for parties in different locations, and
Have a wealth of legal experience in the areas in which we mediate.

The Mediation Centre has been designed to deliver a holistic service to our clients in a calm and supportive environment that encourages the best possible outcome for all involved.

Our goal is to get to the heart of the problem, define it and resolve it. We treat you as a person – not as a case number.

The Centre

The Mediation Centre is a custom-designed space created in response to an increased demand for mediation services in Greater Western Sydney.

Located in both Penrith, Sydney, and Oran Park, Sydney the goal of the Centre is to provide unmitigated encouragement and support for each and every individual undertaking mediation. We place a focus on:

Reaching a shared resolution
Salvaging the relationship, and
Preventing litigation.

We also have ability conduct mediations in Sydney, Parramatta, Campbelltown , The Hawkesbury the Blue Mountains and via telephone where required.

We provide after-hours and weekend appointments when required, and work hard to ensure we are available to resolve your dispute within a short timeframe, limiting both the financial and emotional stress to all parties.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by a dispute, call us now on 0247 616 930. We’re here to help.

Meet the team

Amanda Little

Principal Mediator

Amanda is the Principal Mediator at The Mediation Centre. Amanda has been working in Family Law for over a decade and has extensive experience in all facets of Family Law. Amanda is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and is accredited by the Attorney Generals Department as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, a member of the Law Society of New South Wales ,the Australian Mediation Association and is admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia.

Amanda was previously a Lecturer at Western Sydney University, and produces academic articles and continuing legal training for other Solicitors.

Amanda has a Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Communication, Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (with Distinction) from Western Sydney University and Family Dispute Resolution (Legislative Foundation Knowledge and Skills) qualifications from Bond University and Specialist Accreditation.

Rosemary Aloisio

Mediator

Rosemary is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, Mediator and Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and was admitted as a lawyer in 2007. Since that time has practised predominantly in Family Law and also in Contested Estates.

Rosemary completed her Diploma of Law at Sydney University in 2007 prior to her admission as a Lawyer and is admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia.

Rosemary is a caring child focused Mediator who facilitates discussion and negotiations in a positive forward focused way.

Michelle de Vries

Mediator

Michelle is a highly experienced Mediator with over 20 years’ experience in Dispute Resolution specialising in Family Law property and children’s matters. She has been practising mediation and conciliation in Sydney since 2000 and has facilitated settlement in thousands of disputes. Michelle trains, coaches and supervises mediations on behalf of Australia’s largest professional associations on mediators. Michelle has been with The Mediation Centre for over 4 years. Michelle is an accredited FDRP;

Our Panel of Mediators

In addition to a our primary Mediators the The Mediation Centre has a panel of highly-experienced Mediators whose diverse professional backgrounds enable us to cover all areas of mediation. We will always identify the mediator whose experience and areas of expertise are most suited to your needs.

If you are a qualified mediator who is interested in becoming a member of The Mediation Centre Panel, please don’t hesitate to contact our offices.

What others are saying

I would like to thank you for professionalism and dedication throughout the mediation process. I walked away feeling positive about the future

Anonymous

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