WHAT IS MEDIATION

Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process that helps people resolve disputes through structured conversation, guided by a trained, neutral third party called a mediator. It is not therapy, and it is not court. Mediation is a practical, solution-focused approach that gives everyone involved the opportunity to be heard, understood, and actively part of creating an outcome that works for them.

Unlike court battles where decisions are imposed, mediation empowers people to take control of their own solutions. This is especially important in emotionally charged situations like divorce, family issues, or communication breakdowns between parents and teens.

How Mediation Helps Families

Family dynamics can be complicated. Emotions often run high, misunderstandings happen, and sometimes the people we care about most are the ones we clash with the hardest. Mediation offers families a safe space to address conflict directly, with respect and without blame.

Although I am an accredited divorce and family mediator, I am not currently practising in a private capacity. Instead, I choose to use my mediation skills where they matter most, within Rise Against Domestic Violence SA, the organisation I founded as a survivor, for survivors.

I have a strong passion for conflict resolution, especially when it comes to helping families navigate the emotional turmoil that often follows abuse, separation, or trauma. Through Rise, I use my training and experience to guide survivors and families through tough conversations, lower conflict, and find realistic, workable solutions, particularly when children are involved.

My focus goes beyond the legal. It is deeply human. Survivors are often silenced, dismissed, or pushed through draining processes that only add to their trauma. I step in to advocate for fairness and clarity, help co-parents communicate better, or simply offer a calm voice when everything feels out of control.

At Rise, mediation is not about formal titles or office settings. It is about real impact. It means giving survivors the support and tools they need to move forward with dignity, clear direction, and meaningful help that truly makes a difference.

Just my thoughts on a notepad

Since June, I have found a new passion in writing about my own experiences through life. Putting my thoughts down has become more than just personal reflection. It has helped raise awareness, opened conversations, and allowed me to share what I have lived through in a way that connects with others. It is raw and honest, and it reminds people they are not alone. Writing has become another way for me to reach out, shine a light on hard truths, and hopefully give someone else the courage to keep going