RAV Webinar Recording: Making space for peacekeeping - what can we learn from mediation in remote communities

This pre-recorded webinar runs for 1.5 hours and can be purchased online and accessed at any time.

Our webinar “What Can We Learn from Mediation in Remote Communities?" delves into the unique challenges and insights gained from mediation practices in Australia's remote and Indigenous communities.  

Join us to examine how traditional conflict resolution methods can be adapted to meet the needs of these communities, where conventional approaches may not always be effective. Participants will explore successful case studies and learn about culturally sensitive practices that promote peaceful outcomes and strengthen community ties. By understanding these tailored mediation strategies, practitioners can gain valuable perspectives on how to enhance peacekeeping efforts in diverse contexts, ultimately improving their own conflict resolution practices across varied settings. 
 
 

Learning outcomes 

During this webinar, you’ll: 

• gain insights into culturally sensitive mediation practices and their effectiveness in remote and Indigenous Australian communities. 

• learn how traditional mediation techniques can be adapted to address the unique challenges faced in remote communities. 

• discover strategies to strengthen community relationships and improve conflict resolution outcomes in diverse cultural settings. 
   

Ideal for 

Family Dispute Practitioners and Mediators in all contexts, and anyone working in or with remote and Indigenous communities, offering practical tools and strategies to improve peacekeeping and conflict resolution efforts. 

 
About the presenter 

Ippei Okazaki is a multi-award-winning trauma-informed mediator renowned for his transformative approach to community conflict resolution across the Tiwi Islands, Barkly Region, Far North Queensland, Central Australia, and the APY lands. Combining extensive on-country experience with a background in Native Title, resolving multi-generational family feuds, facilitating restorative practices involving serious, violent offenders and facilitating restorative conferences for survivors of institutional abuse and Stolen Generations seeking direct personal response and apology. He is a thought leader in the areas of trauma and led recovery programs to regional communities across South Australia following the Black SUmmer Bushfires 2019-20 and the River Murray Floods 2022-23. Ippei employs a compassionate and approachable methodology that prioritises the safety of all parties involved. His work bridges divides and promotes healing and is passionate about fostering peace.