Welcome to Dare to Mediate – where resolution begins with courage.
At Dare to Mediate, we empower individuals and families to resolve disputes with dignity and efficiency.Based in Brisbane and Northern NSW, we provide a safe, confidential, and cost-effective alternative to court. Our skilled mediators, led by Kathleen – a lawyer and mediator with 30+ years of experience – guide you through family, civil, or commercial conflicts with expertise and compassion.
We tailor our process to your needs, ensuring sustainable solutions with less stress. Let us help you turn conflict into resolution – because everyone deserves to move forward.
Our Services
We specialise in the following areas:
Parenting Plans
Parenting is challenging at the best of times, but even more so following a separation. Still, it is important to remember that, even after separation, each parent plays an important part in their children’s lives.
Learn MoreProperty Settlements
Going through a separation or divorce is challenging, but agreeing on how to divide your assets brings further complexity to the situation. Even if you approach the division of property amicably, it’s common for...
Learn MoreConsent Orders
Reaching an agreement in your family law matter and formalising it through consent orders can offer a smoother more controlled way to resolve your dispute than court proceedings. Consent orders can provide certainty, avoid...
Learn MoreChild Support Agreements
In Australia, parents share financial responsibility for their children. This responsibility applies regardless of the parent’s marital status, past or present relationship, or involvement in the child’s life. Generally, the financial...
Learn MoreCivil & Commercial Mediation
Stuck in a conflict over contracts, property, or other civil matters? Mediation offers a faster, more cost-effective path to resolution than court. With a neutral mediator, you can find fair, practical solutions while preserving relationships...
Learn MoreGuardianship and Administration Disputes
Navigating conflicts over guardianship or financial administration can be emotionally challenging. At Dare to Mediate, we provide a neutral, respectful space to address concerns about decision-making for vulnerable loved ones.
Contact UsNeed a mediator?
Whether it’s a family, civil, or commercial conflict, Kathleen can provide a safe, confidential, and tailored path to resolution.