About Ballarat Family Mediation

Separation is hard enough. Getting the support you need to move forward shouldn’t be.

At Ballarat Family Mediation, we help local families find practical, respectful solutions to parenting and property disputes—without going to court. We offer a calm space, a structured process, and guidance that helps both parties feel heard and supported.

We know that every family’s situation is different. That’s why we focus on:

• Reducing stress and confusion
• Helping both sides speak honestly and be heard
• Keeping children’s wellbeing at the centre
• Creating clear, sustainable agreements

Our role isn’t to take sides. It’s to support a fair, forward-focused process that gives you more control—and less conflict.

We specialise in:

• Parenting mediation – Helping you develop practical co-parenting arrangements that put your child first.
• Property mediation – Reaching fair agreements on finances, property, and shared assets after separation.
• Combined parenting & property sessions – For families needing to resolve everything in one process.

Whether you’re early in your separation or ready to finalise arrangements, we’ll help you move forward with clarity.

We're based right here in Ballarat, with a long-standing commitment to supporting local families.

• We keep things calm, private, and respectful—no drama, no pressure.
• Our process is clear and practical—you always know where things stand.
• Mediation is faster, more affordable, and more empowering than going to court.

Ballarat Family Mediation is led by Christian Brown, an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with qualifications in mediation, law, and education. 

You’ll work with someone who brings strong communication skills, a deep understanding of family systems, and a focus on solutions that work in the real world.

Court battles are costly, time-consuming, and often damaging to relationships. Mediation gives you:

• A neutral space to work things out
• A faster path to agreement
• A more affordable alternative to legal proceedings
• A sense of ownership and control over the outcome

Most families resolve their matters in just a few sessions—and walk away with clear, workable agreements.