South
Australian Dispute Resolution Association
The South Australian Dispute Resolution Association (SADRA) was incorporated in 1988. The aim of the association is to promote social justice and the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in resolving disputes. The University of South Australia, through the Centre for Peace, Conflict and Mediation, provided the infrastructure support for SADRA. SADRA maintains strong links with the university.
SADRA works to assist ADR professionals to network, meet other practitioners, and improve practice through educational forums. We are an inclusive organisation that welcomes members with all levels of experience from students to experienced professionals from a variety of disciplines. Members include those from community ADR organisations, nongovernment agencies, public service ADR providers and those interested in ADR research.
SADRA maintains links with other South Australian dispute resolution associations such as Leading Edge in Alternative Dispute Resolution (LEADR) and the Institute of Arbitration & Mediation Australia (IAMA) through a collaborative approach to education forums and joint events.
Objectives
The objectives of SADRA are:
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to promote cooperative and fair dispute resolution systems throughout South Australia
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to enhance education, training and research in dispute resolution
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to share information, skills, resources and experience in dispute resolution
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to increase awareness of cultural diversity and issues of power imbalance in dispute resolution
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to foster cooperation between organisations and disciplines at a state and federal level to promote these objectives.
Meetings
SADRA committee meetings are held approximately monthly and all members are welcome. Education forums are held at least four times a year.
Membership
Membership can be either individual or organisational, with the membership year running from 1 July to 30 June.
This site is managed by
Dale Bagshaw and sponsored by the
Centre for
Peace, Conflict and Mediation,
Hawke Research Institute, at the
University of South Australia.
Direct comments and feedback to
Dale Bagshaw.