Laurence Boulle 7th National Mediation Conference

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The 7 National Mediation Conference Darwin NT 30 June – 2 July 2004

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The 7 National Mediation Conference Darwin NT 30 June - 2 July 2004

Index G e ne ral Con fe re nc e I nfo rm at io n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 C o n f e re n ce O rg an i s i ng Com m i t t e e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 C o n f e re n ce O rg an i se r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 So cial Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 W el c o m e R e c ep t i o n – P r e -R e g is t r a t i on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 W u k i n d i -Rom C er e m o ny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 M i n d il B ea c h Ma r k e t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 T e n T hou san d S t a r s Ga l a D in n er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Talking-tabl e Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bre ako ut Se ssio n s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 C r os s Cul t u r a l S ec t or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 C o m m u n i t y S ec t or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 C o r p ora t e S ec t or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 P r of e s s io n a l P r a c t ic e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 R a p po rt e u r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 S h ir l i K ir sc h n e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 O pe ni ng Spe ake r s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 D r P et er T oy n e , M L A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 T he H o n. John v o n D ou s s a - P r esid en t H u m a n R ig h ts & Equ a l Opp or t u n i t i e s C o m m i s s io n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 R e v . D r . D j ini y i n i G o nd a r r a AO M - F or m er m em b er Cou nc i l A b or i g ina l R ec o nc i l ia t io n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 O t h e r Con f ir m e d Con t ri b u t o r s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 General Darwin Info rm at io n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Darwin ............................................................................................... 9 C o n f er e nc e V e nu e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 R eg i s t r a t io n D e s k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 ATM ................................................................................................. 10 W ea t h er a nd D r es s S t a n d a r d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 T r a n sp ort & T r a ns f er s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 T ou r D es k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 T o ur i ng O pt io n s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 D a r w i n C it y S ig h t s Tou r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 J u m p i ng C r o c o d il e Cru i s e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 T e r r i t or y Wil d l if e P a r k T ou r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 L it c hf ie l d Nat ional Par k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 K a t h e r ine G or g e a nd E d it h Fa l l s T ou r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 W il d l i f e S p e c t a c u l a r To u r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 B a r r a m u nd i F i s h i ng D a y Tou r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 1 .5 D a y L i t c hf i e l d C ha u f f er r e d T ou r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 2 D a y K a k a d u Mo t e l Acc om m od a t e d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 A p pe n di ce s Pr oposed Pr ogram R eg i s tra t io n F or m

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General Conference Information th

On 30 June 2004, the Attorney General will officially open the 7 Bi-annual Mediation Conference in Darwin, Northern Territory. This highlight on the Australasian calendar attracts those at the forefront of dispute resolution and negotiation in Australia and overseas.

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The theme of the 7 National Mediation Conference is t r u e t a l k i n g , f o r w a r d w a l k i n g . T r u e t a l k i n g : respectful, inclusive and critical practice in mediation for creative choices in management, planning and dispute resolution. F o r w a r d w a l k i n g : determined, collaborative and practical implementation of decisions in the professional and corporate domain. th

National Mediation Conference “Pathways towards Building on the 6 th dispute management” the 7 National Mediation conference aims to promote conversations and practical action towards national professional standards and accreditation; to provide opportunities for cross fertilization between our expanding fields of practice and to deliver a strong cross-cultural flavor to both.

Who will be there? Based on the attendance at the previous 6 national conferences, we expect that those attending this program will include key representatives from: -

Courts Bankers Financial Institutions Community Regional and Major Infrastructure sector Project Managers Lawyers Churches Law Societies Construction and Building sector Family mediation and support services

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Australian Defence Forces Company Directors & CEO’s Insurance sector Strategic Planners Human Resource Managers Community Justice Centres Community services sector Indigenous organisations Dispute Resolution services Government agencies

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Conference Organising Committee P a t M c I nt y r e – C o C ha i r B ar r i s t er a nd M ed ia t or , J o h n To o h ey C ha m b er s, N T

T o ny F i t z g er a l d – C o Cha ir A n t i - d isc r im i n at i o n C o m m i s s io ne r , N T

P e t er H ou r iga n Pr inc ipa l C h a r t er ed A c c ou nt a n ts , NT

J a n e t Mu ir hea d M a nag er - Pr imar y D ispu t e R e so lu t io n S er v ic e , R e la t io n s h ip s Aus tr a l ia , N T

Ka re n De y Co -or d inato r , Co mmu nity Ju st ic e Centr e, N T

D ee McI ntos h M ed ia to r, Co mmu nity Ju st ic e Centr e, N T

Cris Cureton Pa rt ner , M i n t er E l l is o n La w y er s , N T

Ju st ine D a vis M e d ia t o r , N T

D r T er r y Qu ong P r i nc i pa l M a nun da Ter r ac e S c hoo l

D a v id Al d er ma n B ar r i s t er a nd M ed ia t or W il l ia m F or s t er C ha mber s

Pa tr ic ia Ray mo nd F am ily Cour t M ed iat or, N T

Cap ta in H elen Ma rk s CS M R AN D ir ect or of Al t er na t ive D ispu t e R e so lu t io n a nd C o nf l ic t M a nag e m en t Aus tr al ian D ef enc e O rga nisa t ion

S c o tt P e t t er s s o n CE O , LE ADR , NSW K r is t ina Kar ls s o n O f f ic e o f Wo m e n ’s P o l ic y Dept of the Chief Minister

Conference Organiser Please direct all correspondence to the conference organiser: Carrie Altamura Manager GPO Box 2541, DARWIN NT 0801 PH: + 61 8 8981 1875 FAX: + 61 8 8941 1639 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: thebestevents.com.au www.mediationconference.com.au

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Social Program Welcome Reception – Pre-Registration (Tuesday 29 June) Watch the sun go down over Darwin Harbor from the Speakers Green of the award-winning Parliament House during the Welcome Reception, hosted by the Attorney general of the Northern Territory. While you are there take the opportunity to register in preparation for the conference the following day.

Wukindi-Rom Ceremony (W ed nesd ay 30 Ju ne, Thu rsday 1 Ju ly a nd Fr id ay 2 July) O PT IO NA L Wukindi is pronounced as wookindi. Wukindi-Rom is a ceremony of the Yolgnu Golumala Clan Nation People of East Arnhemland that has been used traditionally for centuries as a conflict resolution and healing process to restore relationships between individuals, groups and clan nations. ‘Wukindi-Rom’ connotes a place of healing, a sacred place, a place of law. Indigenous Peoples from around Australia and over-seas have their own similar traditional ceremonies for peace-making and conflict resolution. Traditional Elders from other clan nations will join with Yolgnu Golumala Clan Nation Elders in conducting a demonstration of their deeply reflective and ceremonial approach to dispute resolution. They extend an invitation to conference delegates to bring their own breakfast to the Darwin Esplanade on each morning of the conference and listen to and reflect upon the richness of their wisdom. For more information please go to www.wukindi.com

Mindil Beach Markets (Thursday 1 July) Tantalise your taste buds with food from all corners of the globe at the famous Mindil beach Markets. Make you own selection from the wide variety of market stalls available (own expense), then joins for a drink whilst we witness the most glorious of sunsets.

Ten Thousand Stars Gala Dinner (Friday 2 July) Experience the delight of dining under the stars, whilst the light of Darwin tinkle across the bay. Taste the wonderful array of local produce accompanied by the best of Australian wines.

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Talking-table Sessions In the week preceding the conference, the inaugral Wukindi-Rom Cross-Cultural Mediation & Leadership Training Project will have been concluded on Elcho Island, East Arnhemland. Once on each day of the conference, graduates of this joint Yolgnu Golumala Clan Nation / Charles Darwin University project, will facilitate small group discussions among conference delegates. It is hoped that such discussions will be opportunities for delegates to foster appreciation of the breadth & depth of our emerging profession and at the same time provide some informal opportunities for mentoring and collegiality.

Breakout Sessions Cross Cultural Sector There will be presentations and workshops concerning family mediation; in an Indigenous context; community based and court referred Indigenous mediation models; issues of power and authority in Indigenous ADR; facilitating regional governance; international perspectives on cross-cultural models; and a colloquium “Mediation applications in the Indigenous context”.

Community Sector There will be presentations and workshops concerning quality and standards in PDR; developments and family mediation; domestic violence and child protection; ADR in schools; Universities and ADR; the “Power of apology” and a National Community Justice Centre colloquium.

Corporate Sector There will be presentations and workshops concerning extending the application of ADR technologies in the making of business choices; ADR in urban planning; ADR in major infrastructure development; capacity building conflict coaching; workplace conflict and bullying.

Professional Practice There will be presentations and workshops concerning “Tools for Tool boxes” complaints and ADR; quality ADR Cost benefit analysis; online ADR; International ADR program design; ADR professional attitudes and behaviors.

Rapporteur Shirli Kirschner Shirli Kirschner has been a qualified mediator for 12 years and is the principal of Resolve Advisors Pty Ltd, which she established in August 1996. Resolve provides mediation, facilitation and ADR and system design services to a wide client base. Shirli is on a number of mediator panels including the LEADR Advanced panel, UTS/CDR and LawCover panels. She was on the standby panel for Sydney Ferries for the Sydney Olympic games. Recent mediations include disputes in the wholesale telecommunications market between stakeholder carriers and a partnership disputes within a small ($8 million turnover) company. Shirli is the NECA dispute resolution adviser for the National Electricity Market. She is on the editonal panel of the ADR bulletin.

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Opening Speakers Dr Peter Toyne, MLA Minister for Justice & Attorney General Dr Peter Toyne MLA has been a member of the legislative assembly since 1996. When the Labor party came to government in 2001 Dr Toyne formed part of the Ministry as Attorney General of the Northern Territory. Prior to his political career Dr Toyne was principal of Yuendumu Community Education Centre which was responsible for all education programs from pre-school to adult education, promoting the process of Aboriginalisation and resulting in Aboriginal teachers joining the staff. From 1990 to 1994 he was a Consultant to Government and other agencies in a variety of areas where he is recognised as having developed expertise including training, community development, telecommunications, water supply, road and other infrastructure development. Dr Toyne completed his Ph D at the la Trobe University in 2000. As Attorney General he has been instrumental in promoting ADR and in 2003 opened the Northern Territory Justice and Community Centre.

The Hon. John von Doussa - President Human Rights & Equal Opportunities Commission The Hon. John von Doussa was appointed President of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission on 1 May 2003 for a five year term. At the time of his appointment he was a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia, an appointment he had held since 1988. He was also the President of the Australia Competition Tribunal, a Presidential Member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, an Additional Judge of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory, and a Judge of the Industrial Relations Court of Australia. From 1992 until shortly before his appointment he was also a part-time Commissioner of the Australian Law Reform Commission. From 1986 to 1988 he was a Judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia. Before his appointment as a Judge he was a Queens Counsel practicing mainly in South Australia, and had served terms as the President of the Law Society of South Australia, and Vice-President of the Law Council of Australia. In South Australia he had a close interest in the organisation and provision of practical legal training for newly qualified graduates in law. At different times he was the chair of advisory committees for the graduate diploma courses in legal practice conducted by the University of South Australia and by the Law Society of South Australia. In 1996 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University of South Australia in recognition of that involvement. He received a Centenary Medal in 2003. In 1993 he sat as an Acting Judge in the Supreme Court of Vanuatu. In 1997 he became a member of the Court of Appeal of Vanuatu. In 2003 he was appointed a non-resident member of the Supreme Court of Fiji. He continues to hold these appointments.

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The 7 National Mediation Conference Darwin NT 30 June - 2 July 2004 Rev. Dr. Djiniyini Gondarra AOM - Former member Council Aboriginal Reconciliation Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra OAM has served a long career in the Methodist and Uniting Churches. Ordained in 1976, he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 1985. He has held the positions of Director, Reconciliation Australia Limited, Chief Executive Officer Aboriginal Resource and Development Services Inc. & Northern Regional Council of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress. Rev Djiniyini is currently a member of the Australian Indigenous Cultural Network Steering Committee, Director of Yirrkala Business Enterprises and has been Chairman of the Arnhem Land Progress Association Inc since 1993.

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L ucie A ll i are – D i re ctor Gene r al Co nfl i ct M anage men t P rog r am , D e p a rt m e n t o f N at io n al D e f e n ce , C a n a d i an Fo r ce s o f C an a d a N i col e C h ar r o n - Pog g iol i - D i re cto r In t e r ve nt io n S e r v i ce s , D e p a rt m e nt o f N at io n al D e f e n ce , Can a d i a n Fo rc e s o f Can ad a P ro f L aur en ce Bo ulle - Fo rm er Ch ai r , N at ion al AD R A dvi so ry Coun c i l P ro f M i c h ae l (M i ck ) Do d so n AM – A IA T S IS P ro f Pe te r Y u - L i ng i ar i Fo u n dat io n A sso c. P rof. D r . Nadj a A lex an de r - P rofe sso r of D i spute R e sol ut io n A u st r a l i a n C e n t re f o r P e ac e a n d C o n f l i ct S t udi e s a t t he U n i ve r s it y o f Q uee n sl a nd ( UQ ) . P ro f e sso r Tan i a S o ur din B A , L L B , G D LP , LLM , P hD - P rofe sso r in L aw an d D i spute Re sol u tio n La Tr o be U n i ver si ty , D i re cto r Con fl i ct R e sol ut io n R e se a rc h Ce nt re D r Tom F i sh e r - La T robe U n i ve r s it y A s so c . P ro f . D r To m A l t o be l l i - U ni v e r s it y Wes t e r n S y d ne y M r K u r t N o b l e - Q ue e n s l a n d of De partme nt of Justice C a p t ai n H e l e n M a rk s C S M R A N - D ir e c t o r o f A l t e r n at i ve D i s p ute R e sol ut io n an d Co nfl i ct M anageme nt , A ust r al i an Defe n ce O rg ani sat io n S ue D un com be & Al an O gg - D ire cto r s, AD R- pl us Mr Graham Neate - President National Native Title Tribunal Dr Terry Quong - NT Department of Education Scott Pettersson - LEADR Prof Geoff Clarke - Law School James Cook University Assoc Prof Craig Jones - Director of Native Title Studies Center, James Cook University Jane Helix - Director, Community Solutions Ms Toni Bauman - AIATSIS Research Fellow

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General Darwin Information

Darwin The scenic modern town of Darwin and its huge harbor take visitors by surprise. The unexpected lushness of the tropical city surrounded by blue water and sandy beaches make it an ideal place to stay whilst visiting the many beautiful natural attractions of the Top End. Darwin offers all the sophistication of an international city with restaurants, hotels, museums, art galleries, as well as nightlife. Yet Darwin's tropical boundaries are the glittering allure of the Timor Sea and the luxuriant greens of the tropical wetlands. The history of Darwin and the Top End is also on display with many historical reserves, museums and attractions charting the progress of the region. From the pioneering days of early settlement, the mining boom times, the war years of WWII, and the impact of cyclones and the natural environment. The endeavors of the spirited pioneers that made Darwin what it is today. Local attractions include the Mindil Beach, crocodile farms, George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, the Aviation Heritage Centre, Casuarina Coastal Reserve, NT Art Gallery, and the East Point Military Museum. Australia's only tropical capital city boasts a population of 77,000 with about 20,000 more in the combined satellite city of Palmerston and the surrounding rural area. Approximately half the Northern Territory population lives within a 40km radius of Darwin and like the city itself, on average they are younger than the rest of Australia. It may be the city's relaxed lifestyle, the magnet of its attractions, the haunting majesty of the monsoonal storms, or the smell of the tropics, but people who experience Darwin never forget it.

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Conference Venue Darwin Entertainment Centre/Holiday Inn Esplanade 93 Mitchell Street Darwin

The Esplanade Darwin

The Conference will be held at the Darwin Entertainment Centre (DEC) and the Holiday Inn Esplanade. This complex houses both DEC and the Holiday Inn Esplanade. It has magnificent views overlooking tropical parklands, foreshore of the Esplanade and is ideally located within the central business district. The DEC is the premier Entertainment and Convention venue in the Top End of the Northern Territory of Australia. The Darwin Entertainment Centre hosts major national and international acts as well as local theatre concerts and Darwin based artists. For those delegates that have chosen accommodation from the wide variety offered for the conference, most of these hotels are nearby and well within walking distance of the DEC.

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The registration desk and a tour desk will operate from 1 Floor of the Holiday Inn Esplanade Darwin for the duration of the conference. OPERATING TIMES Tuesday, 29 June 1700 - 1830 - Welcome Reception/Pre-Registration (Parliament House) Wednesday, 30 June 0730 - 1730 - Day One Thursday, 1 July 0730 - 1700 - Day Two Friday, 2 July 0745 - 1700 - Day Three

ATM The nearest Automatic teller machine is in the National Australia Bank located opposite the Darwin Entertainment Centre on the corner of Mitchell Street and Mc Lachlan Streets Darwin .

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Weather and Dress Standard In Darwin the weather is tropical – always warm, sometimes humid and with lots of sunshine. With temperatures in June/July ranging from 19°C to 30°C it is a time when the locals feel the cold and the visitors embrace the warmth! Territorians believe they have the best lifestyle in Australia, and with good reason. The lifestyle in Darwin is casual and this is reflected in what people wear. Neat casual wear is appropriate for both Conference sessions and most social functions. Conference sessions will be held in an air-conditioned venue, therefore you may consider bringing a light pullover or jacket in case you get cool. The Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner are both more formal occasions. This calls for what you may hear referred to as “Darwin Rig” or “Territory Rig”. This means for women, casual but elegant, and for men long trousers and collared shirt, ties and Jackets are not necessary.

Transport & Transfers The Cost: of taxis or private hire cars to and from the airport to the city centre is approximately A$22.00 one way. An alternative to this is the airport shuttle bus. This bus operates from the front of the airport and Cost: A$7.50 one way or A$13.00 return. Within the City Centre and for the budget minded there are cheaper alternatives for transport, such as mini buses, that operate within Darwin City Centre and Cost: approximately A$2.50 per person.

Tour Desk Throughout the duration of the conference, there will be a fully operational tour desk available to take bookings for post forum tours. Below you will find a sample of touring options available, however if you would like any additional information on the wide range of tours available in the Top End and Australia in general, please contact The Best Conference and Events Company on ph: 08 89811875 or [email protected].

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Touring Options Please Note: Prices detailed below are per person and are quoted in Australian Dollars. Prices are available for pre paid reservations through The Best Conference and Events Company only.

Darwin City Sights Tour Adu lt: $50 .00 Child: $39 .00 3 1/2 h ours A i r Co nd i t io n e d C oa s ter Bus M i n i mum 2 M a x imu m of 2 2 p e r s o ns D e p a rt u re D ay s : D a il y y ear r ou nd D e p a r t s Dar w i n 2 .0 0 p m Arr ives Darwin 5 .00pm Arrives Darwin 7.00pm with Sunset extensio n Child Age: 5 -15 y ea rs I t i n e r ar y : Departs Darwin. Enjoy this comprehensive tour of Darwin i n c l u d i ng i nf o r m a t i v e a n d i nt e r es t ing c om m en ta r y . T h e t ou r i nc lu d e s v i s i t s t o Chinese Temple, Botanical Gardens, East Point Reser ve, Stokes Hill W har f Pr ecinc t a nd Mo or i ng Ba s i n, W W II R e l ic s , E as t P o i nt R e s e r v e, Fa nni e B a y Gao l , Mu s eu m o f A r ts a n d S c i e n c e s a nd o t h er h i st ori c c i ty s ig ht s . Op t i ona l S u ns e t ex t e n s i o n , enjo y a dr i n k a nd c a na p es . Co st : D u r at io n o f T ou r : Ve hicle Ty pe :

Jumping Crocodile Cruise Adult: $75.00 Child: $60.00 5 hour s A i r Co nd i t io n e d C oa s ter Co ac h M inimum of 2 Ma x imum of 22 p ers o ns D e p a rt u re D ay s : D a il y y ear r ou nd Depar ts Darwin 12 .50pm Arr ives Darwin 6 .30pm Child Age: 4 - 14 years I t i n e r ar y : Depar ts Darw in. Ju st 60 km f rom Dar w in lies the Adel aide R iver , home to over 1600 Crocodiles and the location of the famous Jumping Cr ocodil es. Cru ise the r iver and thr ill as thes e awesome cr ea tur es lau nc h t h e m s el v e s o u t of t h e w a t er . As w el l a s the Jump ing Cro co d il e Cru is e, t h is tour also inc ludes a visit to Fogg D am Na tur e R e s er v e and W i nd ow o n t h e W e tl a nd s E n v ir o n m e nt C e nt r e Cost: D u r at io n o f T ou r : Ve hicle Ty pe :

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Territory Wildlife Park Tour Adult: $56.00 Child: $40.00 5 hour s A i r Co nd i t io n e d C oa s ter Bus M inimum of 2 ma x imum of 4 p erso ns D e p a rt u re D ay s : D a il y y ear r ou nd D e p a r t s Dar w i n 7 .3 0 a m R etur ns Darw in 1 .30p m Child Age: 4 - 14 years I t i n e r ar y : D e p a r t s Dar w i n . Lo c a ted 5 7 km s a n d a b ou t 4 5 m i nu t es f r om Darw in, this world class, a ward w inning par k is set in 400 hectares of natura l b u s hl a nd a n d ho m e f or the lar g est c o l l ec t i o n o f T er r i tor y W il d l i f e . V i s i t or s h a v e 4 hou rs to exp l or e t he ma ny ex hib its inc luding the noc tur nal hou s e, the aqu ar ium w i t h v i e w i ng tun n e l , a vi ar i e s , b ir d o f pr e y d isp la y a nd mo r e .

Co st : D u r at io n o f T ou r : Ve hicle Ty pe :

E njoy a bush wa l k or ta k e t he tra in Raptor s - Birds of prey disp la y Aquar ium - with u nderwater view ing tu nnel B i rd A v iar ies - i nc lud ing 20 m et er h ig h wa l k t hr oug h a vi ar y Rain For est Walk Noc tur nal House - See many rar e animals wher e night is tu rned into day O b s er v e w il d l if e a t c l ose r a ng e, in t heir natur al hab ita t

Litchfield National Park Adult: $94.00 Child: $84.00 1 D ay A i r -c o nd i t io n e d C oa s ter Co ac h M inimum of 2 Ma x imum of 22 P ers o ns D e p a rt u re D ay s : Da ily exc ept Chr istma s Day a nd Good Fr iday D e p a r t s Dar w i n 7 .0 0 a m R etur ns Darw in 6 .00p m Child Age: 4 - 14 years I t i n e r ar y : Departs Darwin. Fo llow the Stuart H ig hwa y to Litc hf ield Pa rk via the pictur esqu e township of Ba tc helor (Ga t ew a y t o the P a r k) . V is i t i ng t h e ma i n f a l l s o f T o lm e r , F lor e nc e a nd W a n g i F a l l s wher e the oppor tu nit ies for sc enic and i n t e r pr e t i v e bu s h a nd m o n so o n f or e st wa lk s ar e a va i la ble . A p ic n ic s t yl e lu nc h a nd p l e nt y o f sw i mm i ng w il l e n sur e a fu n a n d e du c a t i o na l da y. (In the event road c losur es or c l imatic pr ob l ems p r e v e nt a c c e s s t o s om e Fa l ls , oth e r attractions will be included.) Cost: D u r at io n o f T ou r : Ve hicle Ty pe :

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Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls Tour Cost: D u r at io n o f T ou r : Ve hicle Ty pe : D e p a rt u re D ay s :

Child Age:

Adult: $145.00 Child: $73.00 1 D ay L a r g e A ir Co n d it i o n ed C o a c h M inimum of 2 ma x imum of 46 p ers o ns Depar ts Mon, W ed, Thu , Fr i, S at 02 May 03 - 31 Oc t 03 Depar ts Tu e, Thur s, Sa t 01 Nov 03 - 29 Apr 04 D e p a r t s Dar w i n 6 :4 5 a m R etur ns Darw in 8 .30p m 4 -12 y ear s

I t i n e r ar y : D e par t s Dar w i n . L ea v ing D ar w i n y ou t r a v el so u t h v ia W o r l d W ar I I a ir str ip s to Ad e la i d e R iv e r w h er e y ou v i s i t the W a r C e m et er y , a s it e dedicated to those who lost their lives dur ing the attac k s on Darwin in the 1940's. C o n t i nu e ont o E d it h Fa l ls w h er e y ou ha v e t he t i m e f or a r ef r es h i ng s w im . Af t er l u n c h y ou c o n t i nu e o n to Ka t h er i n e G or g e i n N i t m ilu k Na t i ona l P a r k t o jo i n a s c e n ic two hour cru ise wher e you have the oppor t u n it y t o s e e w il d l if e i nc l u d i n g Jo h n s t on i cr oc od il e and pr o l if ic b ir dl if e. The tour of the fir st two gorges take you p a s t s h e e r r oc k w a l l s a nd a l l ma n n er of f l ora a n d fau na .

Wildlife Spectacular Tour Cost: D u r at io n o f T ou r : Ve hicle Ty pe : D e p a rt u re D ay s :

Child Age:

Adult: $129.00 Child: $99.00 1 D ay A i r Co nd i t io n e d C oa s ter Bus M inimum of 2 Ma x imum of 4 P er so ns D a il y y ear r ou nd D e p a r t s Dar w i n 7 .3 0 a m R etur ns Darw in 6 .30p m 5 -15 y ea rs

I t i n e r ar y : D e p a r t s Dar w i n . Co mm e nc e t h e d a y w i t h a v i s i t to t h e a w a r d w i n n i ng T e r r i t o r y W il d l i f e P a r k. Co n t i nu e o n t o t h e Cr oco d i l e Fa r m b e f o r e t r a v e ll i ng ou t t o t h e Ade l a id e R i v er t o j o in t h e F a m ou s Jum p i ng C r oco d i l e Cru i se. V i s i t W i nd ow s o n t h e W et la n ds and Fog g Dam Na tur e Res er v e b ef or e r etur n i ng t o Darwin. Al l entr y fees and c ru ises ar e inc luded.

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The 7 National Mediation Conference Darwin NT 30 June - 2 July 2004 Barramundi Fishing Day Tour Adult: $275.00 Child: $275.00 1 D ay Air c ond it io ned l at e mo d el T oy ot a 4w d Station Wag o n & 4 .6 metr e a lu m i n iu m b ar r a b oa t f i t t ed w i t h a n environmentally fr iend ly 90 hp 4 s tr o k e ou tbo a r d . D e p a rt u re D ay s : D a il y Y ea r R ou nd D e p a r t s Dar w i n 5 .3 0 a m R etur ns Darw in 5 .00p m M inimum Of 2 P er s o ns I t i n e r ar y : Pic k ed up fr om your acc ommodation in the ear ly morning you a r e tra n sp or t ed i n a l a t e m od e l 4 w d t o t h e f is h i ng l oc a t io n f o r t h e d a y .

Cost: D u r at io n o f T ou r : Ve hicle Ty pe :

A fu ll y cus to m is ed 4 .6m etr e vess el pr ovid es a c om for ta ble a nd sa f e f is hing p la tf or m f or the day s fis h i ng . T h e v e s s e l is p ow er e d by an e n v ir o nme n t al ly fr i en d ly 9 0 hp S u z u ki 4 s tr ok e ou tb oar d a nd ha s s w i v el s ea t s a nd s u n s ha d e i f r eq u ir e d . M or n i ng t ea , l ig ht r e fre s h m e nt s and lun c h are i n c lu d ed a nd al l f i s hi n g g ear i s s u pp l i ed o n a r ep la c e if l os t o r dam ag ed b as is (a lc oho l is n o t sup pl ie d bu t c a n b e o r g a n i s ed on r eq u e st ) . Y ou w i ll f ish o n e of the m an y fa mo u s To p E nd R i v er s a nd b i l lab o ng s d ep e nd i ng on w ha t p r e s ent t h e b e st o p p or tu n it y f or so m e exc i t i ng Bar r a f is h i ng . Y ou w i ll b e r etur n ed t o y our acc om m od a t i on i n t h e la t e a f t e r n o o n. W h at t o B r in g : W id e br i mm e d h at P ol ar iz ed su ng la ss e s 30+ su nscreen I n s ec t r ep e ll e n t C a m er a /V id e o Cam e r a w i t h p l e nty of f il m C o o l l ig h t c l o t h i ng , L o ng sl e e ve s and p an t s are r ec om m en d ed

1.5 Day Litchfield Chaufferred Tour Cost: D u r at io n o f T ou r : Ve hicle Ty pe : D e p a rt u re D ay s :

Child Age: I t i n e r ar y : Depar ts Darw in.

Adult: $400.00 Child: 1 .5 Da ys Executive Co ac h M i n i mum 2 p er s o ns D a il y D e p a r t s Dar w i n 7 .0 0 a m R etur ns Darwin 12 .00pm S a m e a s A d u lt s

$400.00

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D ay 1 : ( B, L, D ) Travel the Stuar t Highway to the rural to w n s h ip of Aca c ia w h er e y ou w i l l h a v e a Barr amu nd i br eakfa st. Af ter br eakf ast y ou h ea d to Li tc h f i el d N a ti o na l P a r k w h er e c r e e k s a nd w at er fa l ls ar e spr i ng - f ed a l l y ear . V i s i t t h e s pe c tac u lar W a ng i a nd Flor enc e Falls - you may wish to have a r efr es hing swim her e or ju st c ool your feet in t he cr ys ta l c l ear w ater s . A n o t h er su rpr i s e a wa i ts you as y ou h ead to war ds t h e t ow n s h ip o f Ba tc h elor and a v i s i t to t h e u n iqu e But te r f l y Fa r m . W a nd er at your leisur e amongst the c olour ful, h o v er i ng b u t t er f l i es - so m a ny c o l o u r s , so f r a g i l e , y et suc h b ea u t y . E n j oy lu nc h i n t h i s p ea c e f u l a n d l ov e l y a r ea - t a k e y ou r t im e , t h er e ’s n o hur r y , t hi s i s y ou r d a y t o r e lax . Br ow s e a r oun d the s ou ve n i r s h op - y ou w i ll s e e t h e b e s t a va i la bl e , m ad e b y t he v e r y ta l ent e d ALady o f the H ou se. A f t er lu nc h y ou r etur n north to the very pr etty ar ea of Howard Spr ing s, see how rural Darwinites like to live in this rugged bu sh cou ntry and ha ve bu ilt homes in ac r es of la nd a nd ma d e t h e m i nt o t he i r c a s tl e s . A h o m es ta y f or y ou t h is e v e n i ng - l u x u r y you wou ld not believe possible in this t r o p ica l a nd b e aut i fu l b ac k yar d of Dar w in. Y o u w il l b e st ay i ng a t Mel a l eu c a H om e s t ead . E n j oy y ou r su mp tu ous d i n n er a mong st t h e tr a n q u i l g a r d ens of t h e p r op e r t y - y ou r ho s t s h a v e a st ory t o t e l l . . .bu t you w il l ju st ha ve to exp er ienc e t his f or y ou r s e lf. D ay 2 : ( B) A f t er a l e isu r e ly b r e a kf a s t the r e i s p l e nt y o f t im e f o r y ou t o s it a n d enj o y y ou r s urr ound ing s or ex pl or e this b eaut ifu l par t of t he Nor t her n T err it or y. You w il l be back in Darwin in time for lu nc h - your own expense. I N CL USI ONS I N TH IS TO UR : * Br e ak fa s t b o th day s , lu nc h & d i nne r da y o ne . * Ho m es ta y acc o mm oda t i on * Entranc e fees

2 Day Kakadu Motel Accommodated Cost: D u r at io n o f T ou r : Ve hicle Ty pe : D e p a rt u re D ay s :

Child Age: I t i n e r ar y : Depar ts Darw in. D ay 1 : (L )

Adult: $465.00 Child: $419.00 2 D ay s A i r Co nd i t io n e d C oa s ter bu s M i n i mum 2 M a x imu m of 2 1 p e r s o ns D a il y D e p a r t s Dar w i n 6 .3 0 a m R etur ns Darw in 9 .00p m 4 - 14 years

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The 7 National Mediation Conference Darwin NT 30 June - 2 July 2004 F o l lo ws S tu ar t a nd Ar nhe m H ig h wa ys . P a s s t he M ar r a ka i P la i n s, Ad el a id e , M ar y a nd W i ld ma n R i v er are a s i nt o K ak adu Na t iona l P ar k . Cr os s the S ou th A ll i g a tor R i v er a nd exp l or e t h e W o r l d H er itag e ar ea of Ub ir r R oc k w h er e y ou c l im b u p t h r ou g h t h e a nc i e n t A b o r ig i na l r o c k a r t g a ll er ies to the lookou t for a view over the s u r r oun d i ng w e t la nd s . V i s it B ow a li V i s it or C en t r e w it h i ts i n f or m a t i ve d i sp lay s , t h e n c o nt i nu e t o Co o i nd a t o jo i n Ka ka d u ' s f a b l e d Y e ll ow W a t er s W e tl a nd Cru i s e. D ay 2 : (L ) This morning is spent in the Nourlang ie R oc k r eg i o n a nd A n ba ng ba ng B il la bo ng whic h includes spec tacular Ar nhemland Esc ar p m e nt v i ew s , a nc i e nt A b or ig i na l o c c u p at i o n s i t e s a nd p r i s t i n e f r es hw at er environs. Af ter lu nc h venture off the b eat en track t o B arra mu nd i Gor g e, w h er e a 2k m r etur n wa l k t hr oug h m o ns o o n f or e s t l ea ds t o a sm al l w at er fa l l and c l ear p lu ng e p oo l . L a t e a f t er n oo n y ou ma ke y ou r w a y o u t of Ka ka d u Na t io na l P a r k , v i ew ing Jab i r u T o wns h ip and p au s i ng f or a n e v e ni n g s n ack (o w n exp e n se ) a t the Bar k Hut In n . A r r i v e D a r w i n m i d eve n i n g . (In the event seasonal condit ions pr event acc ess to U b irr R oc k a nd/or Barr amu nd i G or g e t h e g r oup w i l l v i s i t ot h er a t tra c t i ons s u c h a s Gub a r a P oo l s , N a n g u lu w u r or Nawula nd ja ).

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REGISTRATION FORM The 7th National Mediation Conference Darwin NT 30 June - 2 July 2004

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S O CI A L F UN C T IO NS The welcome reception is included in the registration fee. For catering purposes please indicate if you will be attending: Yes - I will be attending the Welcome Reception Tickets may be purchased for conference dinner at a cost of $50.oo per person (excluding alcohol).

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ACCOMMODAT ION INFORMATION Group reservations have been made at the accommodation properties listed below for the duration of the forum. To obtain the rates listed below your accommodation must be booked with The Best Conference & Events Co. Full payment for the accommodation is to be paid to The Best Conference & Events Co. prior to your arrival in Darwin. All prices include GST.

PRI CE S A RE PE R R OO M ,PER NI GH T H O L I D A Y I N N E S P L A N A D E D A R W I N - T h e E sp l a n a d e Deluxe Single/Double/Twin Executive Suite Single/Double 1 minute walk to venue

$210.00 $250.00

Located close to the city centre, set in tropical surroundings Large pools, 24 hr reception, restaurant, bar

Standard Single/Double/Twin Deluxe Single/Double/Twin Townhouse (sleeps up to 4)

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P O I N C I A N A I N N - Cn r Mi t ch e l l & M c La c h l an S t Close to conference venue, 24 hr reception Swimming pool, restaurant & bars

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S A V I L L E P A R K S U I T E S - 88 T h e E s p l a n a d e Four star hotel overlooking Darwin Harbour Studio Single/Double/Twin $186.00 Swimming pool, restaurant and 24hr reception 1 Bedroom Apartments $198.00 Fully equipped kitchen in studios and apartments 4 minutes walk to venue Disclaimer: The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of printing. The organisers shall not be responsible for any cost of damages from any action based on the information is this brochure. Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made in writing to the Conference Secretariat. Cancellations after 31 March and prior to 31 May 2004 will be charged a $50 Administration Fee. Any cancellations after this date may incur a 50% cancellation fee of all indicated items on registration form. Accommodation cancellations after 1 June 2004 may incur a fee of one night’s accommodation. Substitution by another person will be at no additional cost. Credit Card Surcharges: Credit Card payments made using AMEX or Diners for accommodation bookings will attract a 3% surcharge.

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PROPOSED PROGRAM Tue sda y 29 June 2 004 TIME

ACTIVITY

1700 1830

WELCOME & REGISTRATION COCKTAIL PARTY Parliament House, Great Hall Hosted by Attorney General Dr Peter Toyne MLA

Wedne sd ay 30 June 200 4 TIME

ACTIVITY

0600 0730 0730 0845

Wukindi-Rom Ceremony (Optional) Breakfast in Silence – Esplanade, Darwin Registration Desk Opens BALLROOM - PLENARY ONE Welcome to Country – Larrakia Nation Official Conference Opening – Attorney-General Dr Peter Toyne MLA Key-note Address – ‘A bridge for our country’ Rev. Djiniyini Gondarra ‘Cross-cultural dialogue: an invitation to a mediation bridge’ Key-note Address – ‘ADR: an essential tool for human rights’ Mr John Von Doussa

1000 -1030

MORNING TEA

1030

BALLROOM - PLENARY TWO Introduction of Table Hosts and the ‘Talking Table’ concept BREAKOUT – SESSION ONE

1100

Cross-Cultural Sector Topic: Mediation in Indigenous Australia: The Peacemaker Program in North Qld Speaker/s: Judith Stubbs Marilyn Venus

Community Sector Topic: Mea Culpa? Understanding the Legal Significance of Apology Speaker/s: Margaret Halsmith Robyn Carroll

Corporate Sector Topic: Taking the D out of ADR Speaker: Steve Lancken

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Professional Practice Topic: Mindful Mediation: Theory and Practice Beginnings Speaker: Tom Fisher

The 7th National Mediation Conference Darwin NT 30 June - 2 July 2004 Wedne sd ay 30 June 200 4 Topic: Regional Extended Family Services Inc (REFS) Speaker/s: Lillian Greenup Stacey Kelly-Greenup 1230 – 1330 1330

Topic: Towards Healing-Mediating Sexual Abuse Cases Involving Religious Institutions Speaker/s: Margaret Ross Greg Rooney

Topic: Is there a future for interest based mediation? Speaker: Bob Owen

Topic: Understanding the costs of conflict. The durability of ADR outcomes Speaker: Dr Tom Altobelli

LUNCH BREAKOUT - SESSION TWO Cross-Cultural Sector

Community Sector

Corporate Sector

Professional Practice

Topic: Mediating the Models laws Across Cultures Speaker: Nadja Alexander

Topic: Ensuring Quality & Monitoring Standards in Practice of Primary Dispute Resolution (PDR) Speaker/s: Tom Fisher Catherine Hunter

Topic: ADR in Planning Urban Railways Speaker/s Ogg/Duncombe

Topic: Extending ADR-complaints handling & dispute resolution Speaker: Tania Sourdin

Designing for the cross-cultural Sector

Community Sector

Corporate Sector

Professional Practice

Topic: Power & Susceptibility in Intercultural Mediation Speaker: Morgan Brigg

Topic: Special Challenges in Community Based Court Ordered Mediation Speaker: Darren McGeachie

Topic: Presentation and Facilitated Conversation; Narrative Mediation and Workplace Conflict Dissolution Speaker: Debbie Dunn

Topic: Mediation in Voluntary Organisations Speaker: Jennifer Scott

Topic: Issues of Power in Alternative Dispute Resolution in Aboriginal Settings Speaker: Helen Bishop

Topic: Family Decision Making and the Legal Context for Mediation in Child Protection Matters in SA Speaker: Donnie Martin

Topic: Tips & Traps in Workplace mediation Speaker: Mieke Brandon

Topic: Accreditation and Online ADR Speaker/s: Jackie Bornstein Melissa Conley-Tyler

1500 -1530

AFTERNOON TEA

1530

BREAKOUT - SESSION THREE

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CLOSE

1830 – 2000

Conference delegates and the public are invited to a special public address at the Darwin Entertainment Centre

Th ur sda y 1 July 20 04 TIME 0600 – 0730 0745 0830 0900

1030 1100 1100

1300 – 1400

ACTIVITY Wukindi-Rom Ceremony (Optional) Breakfast in Silence – Esplanade, Darwin Registration Desk Opens BALLROOM - PLENARY THREE Talking Table session ‘Rifles and Repartee – Shifting from a Network of Mediators to a community of ADR Practitioners’ Lucie Alliare, Director General Conflict Management Program & Nicole Charron-Poggioli, Director Intervention Services. Department of National Defence, Canada MORNING TEA BREAKOUT - SESSION FOUR ‘Australian Mediation-The Play’ Dramatic performance by Laurence Boulle, Nadja Alexander, Tom Fisher, Valerie Clements & others.

‘Big ‘talking’ Business’ A facilitated Forum style discussion showcasing dispute resolution innovations in wholesale business markets. Representatives from Telco’s, Electricity, Water, Gas, Mining and Transport Sectors

LUNCH

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The 7th National Mediation Conference Darwin NT 30 June - 2 July 2004 Th ur sda y 1 July 20 04 1400 – 1600

BREAKOUT – SESSION FIVE - COLLOQUIUM Cross-Cultural Sector

Colloquium: Pushing the edges!

Colloquium: Mediation or what?

Colloquium: Does Western ADR only work in the west?

Colloquium: Talking Toolboxes

Topic: Mediation in Aboriginal Australia Speaker/s: Kurt Noble Peter Yu Josephine Akee Stephen Ralph Mick Dodson Kimberly Hunter

Topic: Conciliation Colloquium: a practitioner led workshop Speaker: Roxanne Shaw

Topic: Skills: Seven More Tools for a Mediator’s Toolbox Speaker: John Cleary

Topic: Does Western ADR only work in the West? Speaker/s Justice Ambeng Kandakasi Helena Yuen Suk Yee

Topic: Curioser & Curioser: Mediators in wonderment Speaker/s: Mieke Brandon Stephan Quinlan

Topic: Behind closed doors: Approaches to resolving complaints of sexual harassment in employment Speaker/s: Ariella Markham Jodie Davis

Topic: Facilitator or Advisor? A discussion of conciliator intervention in the resolution of disputes under Australian antidiscrimination & human rights law. Speaker: Tracey Raymond Jodie Ball

Topic: The Uses and Uses of Mediation Speaker: Simon Curran

Topic: Mediation: Toolbox or Professional Practice? Speaker: Pat Marshall

Topic Supervisor Led Mediation Speaker/s: Tony Newport

1600

CLOSE

1730

MINDIL BEACH MARKETS

TIME

ACTIVITY

1830 2300

MINDIL BEACH MARKETS

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Community Justice Centre’s

Workplace Alternative Dispute Resolution

The 7th National Mediation Conference Darwin NT 30 June - 2 July 2004

Fri da y 2 Jul y 20 04 TIME 0600 – 0730 0745 0830

1000 1030 1030

1200

1300 1400 1400 1605 1645

ACTIVITY Wukindi-Rom Ceremony (Optional) Breakfast in Silence Esplanade, Darwin Registration Desk Opens BALLROOM - PLENARY FOUR A facilitated conversation with Prof. Laurence Boulle ‘Common Spaces –An ADR profession, many charisms; some questions’ – MORNING TEA BREAKOUT -SESSION SIX Cross-Cultural Sector

Community Sector

Corporate Sector

Professional Practice

Topic: Facilitating regional and local governance Speaker; M O’Donnell Peter Yu

Topic: ADR in Schools Speaker/s: Dr Terry Quong

Topic: Conflict coaching workshop Speaker/s: Lucie Alliare Nicole Charron-Pogioli

Topic: Frog in a bottle. Client perceptions of changing PDR services. Speaker: Dr Andrew Bickerdike

Topic: Disputes in Universities – is an Ombudsman the answer? Speaker/s: Hilary Astor Rosemary Lyster

BALLROOM - PLENARY FIVE Preparation and presentation of the ‘Table Talk’ visuals This is an ‘exchange of message’ exercise; a facilitated conversation between multi-party groups LUNCH BALLROOM - PLENARY SIX NADRAC - Who says you’re a mediator? Towards a national system for accrediting mediators. GENERAL RAPPORTEUR AND CLOSE

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Topic: Perceptions of, and referral to, family mediation services by women’s services Speaker/s: Dr Helen Cleak Dr Andrew Bickerdike Topic: A comparative study of outcomes for parents & children in Family Law mediation, 2003-2005 Speaker/s: Dr Jenn McIntosh

The 7th National Mediation Conference Darwin NT 30 June - 2 July 2004

Fri da y 2 Jul y 20 04 TIME

ACTIVITY

1830 2300

CONFERENCE DINNER

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