Mediation Services Fees at The Mediation Centre

Mediation Services Fees

Mediation

Individual intake appointment

$400 plus GST per party

Includes confidential appointment, up to two invitations to the other party and issuing of section 60I certificate if appropriate

half day mediation

$1,400 plus GST per party

Up to 4 hours mediation including drafting time

A structured, time-focused mediation suitable for

discrete issues or continued negotiations, including preparation of a written summary of agreements.

full day mediation

$1,900 plus GST per party

Up to 7 hours mediation including drafting time

A comprehensive mediation process for more complex matters including legally assisted mediation, shuttle mediation and Court referred mediation, allowing sufficient time to read material, explore issues, negotiate options, and work toward resolution.

Restorative mediation

$1,400 plus GST

Up to 4 hours mediation suitable for neighbourhood disputes and disputes between extended family members. The mediation fees are shared between parties, ensuring a cost-effective solution for all involved.

Child Consultation

child consultation - one child

$1,000 plus GST per party

A specialised process involving individual intake with each parent, consultation with the child/ren (up to 1.5 hours per child) and feedback to parents (up to 1.5 hours) to support child-focused decision-making within mediation.

Meeting with additional children

$300 plus GST per party

facilitation of child consultant feedback as fdrp

$250 plus GST per party

Facilitation of Child Consultant's feedback to parents if child consultation has been referred out

Collaborative Practice - Coach

Fixed fee package - first meeting

$4,800 plus GST

Assessment and suitability, team formation, briefing with professionals, preparation for first joint meeting with each client, agenda setting, facilitation of first joint session for up to three hours, debrief with professionals and parties, minutes of meeting prepared distributed.

Fee is shared between the two parties

each additional joint meeting

$3,000 plus GST

Facilitation of further joint sessions for up to three hours each session (no more than 6 hours of total work per additional session)

Fee is shared between the two parties

All prices are per person, including child consultation costs. GST is payable on all fees, and additional fees may apply for conflict management services. Please note that there are no refunds on fees paid, including mediation fees. Further information is provided in our Costs Agreement.

Why Fees Are Structured This Way

Mediation is a professional process requiring careful screening, facilitation and expertise. The fees of this practice reflect:

Complexity of Matters

High-conflict and legally assisted mediations require significantly more skill, time, and management than standard matters.

Professional Expertise

Significant training and ongoing professional development and experience in managing sensitive family dynamics including domestic and family violence and trauma informed practice, working alongside legal practitioners, and incorporating child-focused processes.

Preparation and Responsibility

Considerable work occurs outside the mediation session itself, including preparation, ongoing risk assessment, safety planning, referrals, co-ordination with lawyers, co-ordination with child consultants and post-session follow-up.

Quality of Process

A well-structured process with high-quality resources increases the likelihood of meaningful negotiations, durable outcomes and often reduces the need for litigation.

Please Note that Our fees will be increasing from 1 July 2026.