NMAS Membership - Renewal

NMAS Mediator Accreditation Renewal: Secure Your Continued Professional Recognition

Is your NMAS Mediator Accreditation due for renewal? Look no further—this is the membership renewal category tailored just for you. If you are an NMAS Accredited Mediator, this membership category is exactly what you need.

Renewal Requirements

To renew your NMAS accreditation, ensure you meet the following requirements:

• Professional Standing: No disqualifications from professional practice or undisclosed criminal convictions.
• Practice Hours: Complete 25 hours of mediation, co-mediation, family dispute resolution, or conciliation in the preceding 2 years. Additional requirements apply if this criterion is not met.
• Professional Development: Fulfill 25 hours of professional development in the preceding 2 years.
• Insurance Coverage: Maintain professional indemnity insurance, employer coverage, or statutory immunity.

Member Benefits

Renewing your membership comes with a wealth of benefits:

• NMAS Mediator Accreditation: Gain recognition and be listed on the MSB Register of NMAS Mediators.
• Complaint Handling: Access independent complaint handling services provided by the Mediation Institute for NMAS Mediators, FGC Practitioners, or FDR Practitioners.
• Professional Development: Enjoy free member rates on professional development opportunities, including webinars and events.
• Professional Community: Network with fellow dispute resolution professionals, access member-only discussion groups, and participate in webinars.
• Professional Profile: Develop and share your professional profile as a dispute resolution expert, including opportunities for guest blogging and podcast interviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Insufficient Practice Hours or Professional Development: Explore options such as the NMAS Mediator Refresher Course or NMAS Mediator Accreditation Assessment.
• Already Accredited with Another RMAB: While you can access Mediation Institute Membership benefits, NMAS accreditation can only be held through one Recognised Mediator Accreditation Body.

Available Membership Plans

• Practitioner Membership: For accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners.
• Family Group Conference Facilitator Membership: For certified Family Group Conference Facilitators.

Renew your NMAS Mediator Accreditation and continue your journey as a respected and recognised dispute resolution professional.