One Pacific Dispute Resolution

01/05/2026

Our thoughts are with everyone in Mparntwe Alice Springs — families, Elders, young people, frontline workers, and all those who call this place home.

Moments like these remind us how important it is to stay connected, to look out for one another, and to respond with care rather than division. Real healing comes from community, understanding, and a willingness to walk alongside each other, even when things feel heavy.

Sending strength and respect to people across Central Australia.

https://www.snaicc.org.au/statement-from-yapa-elder-robin-granites/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRg4T1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3RHg2U21uZGJYVWpwZXg1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHl7pKwohXKfcEmAG361h8gwrl170srSJcOp2r0x8iFQq6KhvKWiBPUkX2Efp_aem_oPs0_vuCU7rsx9l7_jGbtw

Robin Granites, senior Yapa (Warlpiri) elder and spokesperson for the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby, has appealed for calm across the Central Australian community. “It is time now for sorry business, to show respect for our family and have space for grieving and remembering.

27/03/2026

Australian Disputes Centre 40th Anniversary Awards at the Sydney Opera House… and two very special moments for us!

Madhu Panthee recognised as Community Mediator of the Year — a reflecting his skill and commitment he brings to every conversation

And our important project collaborator Agnes Alice from Santa Teresa recognised as Indigenous Mediator of the Year — for the powerful, community-led work at its best.

We are genuinely honoured to stand alongside both of them.

Deep respect as well to the other finalists across the country doing incredible work in their communities.

This work matters. And nights like this with fellow practitioners connects us with the global community of peacemakers.

17/03/2026

On a mediator panel of experts at the Resolution Institute CPD tonight.

I mentioned my friend Bonaventure Timaepatua a fellow mediator from the Tiwi Is , is at the RAH getting treatment and could not make it. So I asked everyone to send him a quick “get well soon”.

Instant waves and smiles everywhere. Mediators really are a good bunch.

06/03/2026

Honoured and excited to share that One Pacific Dispute Resolution is a finalist in three categories at the 10th Australian ADR Awards, to be held at the Sydney Opera House as part of the Disputes Centre 40th Anniversary celebrations.

Finalist - Community Mediator of the Year Madhu Panthee
Finalist - ADR Innovation of the Year
Finalist - ADR Project of the Year.r

It is a privilege to be recognised alongside so many outstanding practitioners who continue to strengthen and shape our field.

I am very much looking forward to catching up with colleagues, friends, and fellow peacemakers on the harbour in a few weeks time
https://disputescentre.com.au/

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06/03/2026

Honoured and excited to share that One Pacific Dispute Resolution is a finalist in three categories at the 10th Australian ADR Awards, to be held at the Sydney Opera House as part of the Australian Disputes Centre 40th Anniversary celebrations.

Finalist - Community Mediator of the Year Madhu Panthee
Finalist - ADR Innovation of the Year
Finalist - ADR Project of the Year.r

It is a privilege to be recognised alongside so many outstanding practitioners who continue to strengthen and shape our field.

I am very much looking forward to catching up with colleagues, friends, and fellow peacemakers on the harbour in a few weeks time
https://disputescentre.com.au/

16/02/2026

Congratulations to Madhu Panthee for being nominated finalist at the Australian Disputes Centre Community Mediator of the Year Award for 2026, Looking forward to catching up with dispute resolution practitioners coming together for the Awards Night at the Opera House on 27th March 2026.

22/09/2025

Principal Ippei Okazaki addresses a large gathering of conflict resolvers, mediators, peace makers from across Australia and across the globe to introduce the keynote presenter at the

18/09/2025

Marius is one of the multi-award-winning Ponki mediators on the Tiwi Islands. Sadly, some of the original team I have worked with have passed in recent years, but each year I am invited to share ideas on how to keep the practice of local peacemaking strong (alongside conversations about music, art, fishing, and recent crocodile attacks).

The work is never simple — it sits among many complex social issues — yet the local practice and approach to dispute resolution is steeped in tradition remain deeply genuine.

14/09/2025

My fist Kintsugi plate 金継ぎの器 made under the guidance of Master Jun Morioka in Sydney

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer and gold, creating something even more beautiful from its cracks and fractures.

Both begin with brokenness, hurt, or conflict. Each piece require patience, respect, and careful attention. And both are about honouring the story of what has happened—rather than hiding it—while creating a stronger, more resilient whole.

Just as a repaired plate carries beauty in its golden seams, mediators can help people discover new pathways, restore understanding, and stronger connections in the very places where things once fell apart.

For those registered for the NMC2025 Kintsugi workshop hope you have fun creating your own special memorabilia.

See you next week at

10/09/2025

On the road to peacemaking on the Tiwi Islands with Ponki mediator Marius. We were joined by Stephen from AMDRAS, who travelled from the city to learn how mediation is practiced in remote communities.
Always great to listen to local knowledge, spirituality, music and healing centres approaches and strengthen community.

07/09/2025

The Wounded Angel still bears scars from the Bombing of Darwin 1942
As a Japanese-Australian peacemaker and former pilot, I stand here in 2025 choosing healing over harm, peace over war. 🕊️

07/09/2025

The traditional fish traps on Tiwi Island , is more than a way of catching food.

It’s about learning culture ways: creating proper structure, strong community and working together.

These traps did not force the fish in. They work with the tide, guiding the fish gently until they come to the right place.

"we don't tell them what to do. We slow thing down, get the story straight, and talk it out proper way and deal with the problem"

Just as the fish trap belongs to everyone and its catch is shared, mediation is for the whole community.

"....some times the nets need to be fixed - we do that together - all clans come together and help fix 'em - we can't do that alone"

Story by Bonaveture (BJ) Timaeputa, Takaringuwi Senior man - Ponki mediator
Voice of Marius Pruntatameri, Munipi Senior Man Tiwi Islands - Ponki Mediator