Welcome to Northern Territory Alternative Dispute Resolution

Northern Territory Alternative Dispute Resolution (or “NTADR”) is a for-purpose organisation proudly established in the Northern Territory, for the Territory.

NTADR is dedicated to acknowledging, activating, and supporting the ongoing participation of First Nations people in the identification and sustainable management of unrest and disharmony in their communities.

Our vision is to build safe, connected and empowered communities.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US

Welcome to Northern Territory Alternative Dispute Resolution

Northern Territory Alternative Dispute Resolution (or “NTADR”) is a for-purpose organisation proudly established in the Northern Territory, for the Territory.

NTADR is dedicated to acknowledging, activating, and supporting the ongoing participation of First Nations people in the identification and sustainable management of unrest and disharmony in their communities.

Our vision is to build safe, connected and empowered communities.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US

Why choose NTADR?

We work with people

We believe by working 'with' people, rather than doing things 'to' or 'for' them, we can build safe, connected and empowered communities.

We are for Territorians

Proudly established in the Northern Territory, for the Territory; where Boundless Possible is an opportunity for everyone.

We build relationships

We are committed to building strong, meaningful and sustained relationships in order to walk beside those in need to a more peaceful tomorrow.

Upcoming Training & Development

Seeking to become a mediator? Our practical mediation training is delivered in accordance with the National Mediator Accreditation System. We also offer continuing professional development opportunities for new, emerging and experienced dispute resolution practitioners.

Course DateTitleLocation
25 to 29 October 2021LEVEL 1: Practical Mediation SkillsDarwin20211025
01 to 05 November 2021LEVEL 1: Practical Mediation SkillsAlice Springs20211101
FlexibleLEVEL 2: NMAS AccreditationOnline20211231
THERE ARE MANY WAYS WE CAN ASSIST

Our Services & Initiatives

1

Community Peacemaking

Empowering communities to develop and activate meaningful, culturally responsive, and supported preventative and early-resolution peacemaking programs .

2

Restorative Conferencing

Working with youth and adult offenders to address the reparation of harm by giving a voice to those most impacted by offending behaviour.

3

Training & Development

Engaging processes of two-way learning to improve understanding and increase capacity for individuals and groups to address social and justice issues through effective conflict management strategies.

4

Remote Employment

Building capacity for local employment through active partnerships and coordinated approaches to sustainable employment options.

Our Service Partners

We value the relationships we have with our service partners.  Our partners work with us to deliver appropriate dispute resolution and conflict management responses across the Northern Territory.  It is through these relationships that we strive to build safe, connected, and empowered communities.

  • Anindilaykwa Land Council
  • Northern Territory Government
  • Territory Families
  • National Indigenous Australians Agency
  • Mala'la Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
  • Community Justice Centre
  • Tiwi Islands Regional Council
  • WANTA Aboriginal Corporation
  • William Forster Chambers
  • Conflict Resolution Australia
  • Northern Land Council
  • Department of Defence
  • Charles Darwin University
  • Mediator Standards Board
  • Westpac
  • Central Desert Regional Council
  • Barkly Regional Council

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