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The Australian Dispute Resolution Association (ADRA) is a professional mediator's body formed in 1986. It is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. [1] Under the Australian NMAS (National Mediator Accreditation System), ADRA is recognized by the Mediator Standards Board (MSB) [2] as an authorized mediator accreditation body.
The New South Wales Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) is a former department of the Government of New South Wales and was previously responsible for the delivery of services to some of the most disadvantaged individuals, families and communities in the state of New South Wales, Australia until July 2019.
Family mediation has evolved in both a public and private capacity worldwide in a number of countries. Organizations exist in the United States, [5] [6] The United Kingdom, [7] Australia, [8] New Zealand, [9] Italy [10] and Canada. [11] In some jurisdictions the state or government fund or financially assist family mediation services.
Mediation in Australia, as a form of mediation, involves understanding the role that culture plays in the multi-cultural society of Australia. [1] Cultural differences often exist due to race and ethnicity , but can also arise from religion , gender , age, sexual orientation and disabilities . [ 2 ]
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is an Australian organisation that advocates for action to reduce poverty and inequality, and is the peak body for the community services sector in Australia. It was formed in 1956.
The International Social Service (ISS) is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1924. It provides assistance in resolving international child protection cases. The ISS is organised as a global network of over 120 countries which assist children and families confronted with complex social problems as a result of migration.
The Secretary of the Department Social Services is the head of the department, also known as the secretary of the level of Senior Executive Service Band 4 in the Australian Public Service as per the Public Service Act 1999.
Calling within Australia a landline telephone in an area other than that of the caller, the telephone number is preceded by the Australian trunk prefix 0 and the area code: 0x xxxx xxxx. 00 International and Emergency access (see below for details) 01 Alternative phone services 014 Satellite phones; 0163 Pager numbers