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Negoti8 Finance is a boutique finance brokerage with over 17 years of industry experience, providing tailored residential, commercial and business lending solutions. We pride ourselves on delivering highly personalised service, with clients dealing directly with the same experienced adviser from initial consultation through to settlement. Our services include home and investment lending, commercial property finance, SMSF lending, refinancing and asset finance, with a strong focus on clear communication, responsiveness and achieving competitive outcomes for every client.

Angelico Family Services offers best-practice supervised contact for parents and children at competitive prices in and around Melbourne. Angelico Family Services has been operating since 2006. Our staff are professionally trained to work with parents and children from all walks of life, and offer the highest standard factual and observational reports for solicitors and courts. Angelico Family Services is a Child Safe Practice organisation. We are committed to delivering Child Safe Practices by working with children to provide safe environments in which children’s rights and needs are met.

The Co-Parenting Intensive Program is our signature program and is designed for parties who have been Court Ordered to attend a high conflict co-parenting program or have been referred by their legal team. 

Also applicable as an early intervention tool, for those wanting to voluntarily attend prior to mediation, to ensure best outcomes for mediation, avoid Family Law Court interventions and preserve child wellbeing.

Streamlined through 3 x 1.5 hour sessions, attended individually via a telehealth platform.

A Certificate of Completion is provided at the end of the program. 

Providing family law mediations for over 25 years with a reputation for settling matters with parents feeling more confident in being able to move forward maintaining a healthy co- parenting relationship.

I’m a AMDRAS Accredited Mediator – a nationally accredited mediator under Australia’s new accreditation framework.

AMDRAS (the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards) is now the national benchmark for mediator accreditation (replacing the previous NMAS framework Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS) Board).

For families this accreditation offers a meaningful assurance that your mediator meets recognised standards for training, ethical practice, ongoing professional development, and quality.

For my work with separating families, this matters because mediation isn’t just about “reaching an agreement” — it’s about reaching an agreement that is:

– child-focused

– practical and workable in real life

– emotionally safe

– and designed to help families move forward without the stress, delay, and cost of court wherever possible.

With years of experience as a family lawyer, and a background in social work; trauma informed practice and front line experience with domestic and family violence and trauma i ‘m committed to helping parents stay anchored to what matters most: creating workable futures for their children — and for themselves and being able to move forward maintaining an amicable and healthy co-parenting relationship where possible. 

If you’re navigating separation and want a structured, calm process to sort out parenting arrangements and/or property, I’m here to help.  If you’re a family lawyer who needs a solution and future focused accredited mediator to assist your client’s and avoid lengthy and costly court proceedings, I am here to help.

I can help in my capacity as:

* Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (with authority to provide s60I certificates)

* Certified Pet Custody Mediator

* and AMDRAS Accredited Mediator.

Family Focus Mediation is a client‑centred dispute‑resolution service dedicated to helping separating families navigate change with clarity, respect, and confidence. We provide a calm, supportive environment where parents and former partners can work through parenting, property, and financial matters in a structured and solution‑focused way.

Our practice is grounded in the belief that families deserve a process that is fair, transparent, and centred on the wellbeing of children. We guide clients through difficult conversations, reduce conflict, and support them in reaching practical, sustainable agreements that reflect their unique circumstances.

With a commitment to professionalism, empathy, and high‑quality service, Family Focus Mediation works collaboratively with legal practitioners, support services, and community networks to ensure families receive comprehensive and informed guidance. Our goal is simple: to help families move forward with dignity, understanding, and a clear path ahead. Amanda & Eva