Conflict Resolution for Seniors (CR4S)

The program aims to improve the awareness of older Canberrans, their families, and assisting professionals of the benefits of dispute resolution services for the prevention of intergenerational conflict and elder abuse.

CR4S is an ACT Government-funded trial service offered by Conflict Resolution Services

Dispute Resolution Processes, such as mediation, facilitated conversations, and restorative processes provided by CRS, can help Canberrans and their families to:

  • Manage, prevent and resolve problems and disputes with others

  • Discuss difficult topics around ageing and the care of an older person

  • Create plans for the future, e.g. health, finances and living arrangements

  • Avoid the high financial cost and broken relationships of going to court

  • Make their own decisions

  • Preserve important family relationships

Whichever format is selected, a support person may be recommended for the older person to assist in communicating what they want to say.

Before contacting CRS about arranging mediation, facilitated conversation, or a restorative process, you may want to discuss your personal circumstances or your concerns for an older person with the following organisations for more information.