The peer mediation program invites students to take responsibility for their actions by working together to find solutions to conflict. Two trained students (mediators) lead students who have minor dispute through a structured process. It aims to:

• increase awareness of how conflict can affect peoples' lives
• improve communication between students and between teachers and students
• teach students skills such as listening, critical thinking and problem solving
• empower students by having them take greater responsibility for resolving their own disputes.

Resources

These resources are designed to support the implementation of peer mediation in primary and secondary schools. It is suitable for students with a diverse range of abilities. By including all students in a peer mediation program, schools can promote inclusion, self-advocacy and support the development of a deeper sense of belonging school-wide.

• Peer mediation part 1 overview and introduction
• Peer mediation part 2 primary school teacher booklet
• Peer mediation part 3 primary school student workbook
• Peer mediation part 2 secondary school teacher booklet
• Peer mediation part 3 primary school student workbook