Can mediation solve your dispute?
What is meditation?
Mediation is a process that encourages people who are in conflict to explore options together to reach a mutually acceptable agreement without involving the adversarial legal system.
In many cases mediation can provide a more effective solution than legal action and/or the courts. Mediation provides the following benefits:
- enhances and preserves positive relations between people; and
- avoids the costly and adversarial legal process.
Community Mediation Services
Community Mediation Services provides assistance to people living throughout South Australia.
Our services are free, confidential and unbiased. Assistance is provided in neighbourhood and other community disputes.
Community Mediation Services can assist by:
- providing information about positive and constructive alternatives to the legal system
- discussing the options available to all parties in the dispute
- Negotiating with both parties to discuss options to a resolution that will suit everyone
- encouraging people to explore options together to reach a mutually acceptable agreement
- referring to other agencies where appropriate
All cases are considered and referrals made where necessary. An interpreter can also be arranged.
Why choose mediation?
- Mediation is a voluntary process. People with a willingness to explore positive options can work together to resolve problems
- Mediation saves on lengthy and costly legal proceedings
- Mediation sessions are confidential, conducted in private, and can be arranged at a time to suit all parties
- Mediators are trained to be impartial and non-judgmental
- Mediation can contribute to the early resolution of problems, which assists in reducing stress and anxiety
- All parties take responsibility for their role and are given the opportunity to resolve their own disputes
- Disputes are settled out of court, and this usually results in friendlier ongoing relationships
Like to know more?
Community Mediation Services
Offices:
Community Mediation Services operates offices throughout the State of South Australia, including:
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Adelaide City
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Angle Park
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Christies Beach
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Elizabeth
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Warradale
Contact Details
Phone (08) 8350 0376
Alt phone 1300 850 650
Fax (08) 8350 0378
Postal Address PO Box 167
PARK HOLME SA 5043
Community Mediation Services are also available to talk to interested groups and offer training and education in conflict resolution.
