Farm Debt Mediator Accreditation Grant Program 2025

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The Farm Debt Mediator Accreditation Grant Program is designed to ensure there is a sufficient pool of affordable, locally based mediators accredited under the FDM Act to support the successful operation of the Farm Debt Scheme. To become accredited under the FDM Act, an individual is required to hold a national mediator accreditation certificate. This grant program will provide financial support to encourage individuals living in Tasmania obtain accreditation as a mediator under the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS).

Before proceeding with the application, please ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria in the Guidelines: https://www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au/about/divisions/ship/farm_debt_mediation_tasmania/farm-debt-mediator-accreditation-grants-program

Applications will be assessed in order of receipt against the eligibility criteria. Incomplete applications or applications that do not include all requested supporting evidence will not be accepted.

Applicants may be contacted during the assessment process to provide further information and clarification.

Questions regarding the program or your eligibility can be directed to State Growth by emailing FDMTasmania@stategrowth.tas.gov.au or calling 1800 440 026 before the program closes.

Further information is also available in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Applicant Checklist available on the Department of State Growth Farm Debt Mediation website: https://www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au/about/divisions/ship/farm_debt_mediation_tasmania

This program will be administered by the Department of State Growth on behalf of the Crown in Right of Tasmania.

Eligibility check

To be eligible for a grant, you must:

  1. be registered for tax purposes in Australia with an active Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the time of applying for the grant.
  2. be conditionally accredited by the Farm Debt Mediation Commissioner (FDM Commissioner) to become an accredited mediator under the FDM Act. Conditional accreditation can be obtained by applying to become an accredited Farm Debt Mediator to the FDM Commissioner.
  3. be an individual located in Tasmania. Individuals must reside and be available to conduct face to face mediation services in Tasmania.
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    Please provide evidence of enrolment in a mediation course run by a Recognised Accreditation Provider that will result in the applicant obtaining AMDRAS accreditation by 30 June 2025

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      Must be a date and between 10/4/2025 and 30/6/2025. 
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      Must be a date and between 24/4/2025 and 30/6/2025. 
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