Kids In The Middle

Giving Kids a Voice in
Family Mediation.

Balancing Family Mediation
with Child Well-Being.

Kids In The Middle is an integrated, Child Consultancy service designed for children caught in the middle of family mediation, working with, and alongside Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRP’s), and other professional mediators, with the focus to remain out of the Family Court. When families go through separation or conflict, children’s thoughts and feelings can sometimes be overlooked.

Helping Children Feel Seen,
Heard, and Valued.

Working Alongside
Professionals for Better Outcomes.

Our Range of Child-
Focused Support Services.

At Kids in the Middle, we offer services that keep children’s voices at the heart of every decision. From child consultancy sessions to business staff support, school liaison, and staff development services, we work with families and professionals to create supportive environments where children feel valued and understood.

Child Consultancy
(Face to Face or Online)

A specialised service giving children a voice in family transitions through gentle, guided conversations.

Business Staff
Support Services

A confidential service helping employees manage family transitions with balance, wellbeing, and workplace support.

School Liaison
Services

A supportive link between schools and families, ensuring children’s wellbeing and smooth transitions during change.

School Staff
Development Services

Professional learning that equips educators to support children through family change with confidence and care.

When families go through separation, children can feel lost in the process.

Our approach makes sure their voices guide decisions, helping them feel valued, secure, and supported as new paths are shaped.

Safe Space

A place where children can freely share their feelings.

Heard & Valued

Ensuring kids’ voices shape family decisions.

Child-Centred

Putting children’s well-being at the heart of mediation.

Supportive Process

Helping families resolve conflict with care and respect.

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At Kids in the Middle, we offer services that keep children’s voices at the heart of every decision. From child consultancy sessions to business staff support, school liaison, and staff development services, we work with families and professionals to create supportive environments where children feel valued and understood.

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INCLUDING EXCLUSIVE membership access to our online portal.

INCLUDING EXCLUSIVE membership access to our online portal.

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Children’s
Voices

We make sure children’s thoughts and feelings are heard, valued, and central to decisions that shape their lives.

Inclusive
Process

Our child-focused approach uses play, art, and conversation to let kids share freely in a safe environment.

Family
Support

Working with mediators and FDRPs, we help families find solutions without the stress of Family Court.

Healthy
Futures

By involving children in mediation, families build stronger connections and healthier post-separation relationships.

When parents separate, children
often feel unheard and uncertain.

Our process places their needs at the centre, ensuring their feelings shape decisions so they feel respected, understood, and cared for through the changes ahead.

Common questions about
our services.

1. What is Kids in the Middle?

Kids In The Middle is an Australian child-focused service supporting children, parents, and professionals through family separation and change. We give children a safe voice in the process, helping families communicate better, reduce conflict, and prioritise wellbeing at home, at school, and in the community.

A child consultation gives children a private, supportive space to express their feelings and experiences. Using gentle conversation, art, or play-based activities, the child can share what’s important to them. With parental consent, the consultant summarises this information in a neutral, child-safe way to assist Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs), schools, or parents in creating plans that reflect the child’s needs.

Yes. In most cases, both parents are encouraged to be involved. We may meet with parents individually first to understand family dynamics, and then work together to support the child’s voice in a balanced and respectful way. Our focus is always the child’s safety and emotional wellbeing — not taking sides.

Schools can register to implement the Safe Steps School Handover Support Program — a structured, trauma-informed approach to managing handovers between separated parents. Schools receive access to resources, training, printable tools, and professional development options to support staff, students, and families. Participation helps create calm, child-friendly transitions and builds a culture of understanding and inclusion.

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Real Experiences,
Real Impact.

Firsthand experiences of how Kids In The Middle makes a difference. These stories highlight the care, support, and positive change we bring to families.