Neutral facilitation.
Improved communication.
Faster resolutions.
Parenting Matters offers families an alternative to court. We specialise in FDR Mediation, Parenting Coordination, and custom Parenting Plans.
We aim to simplify the separation process and create cost-effective, collaborative solutions for co-parents.
Ellie Terry
Principal, Parenting Matters
Ellie Terry
Ellie Terry is the Principal at Parenting Matters and a Nationally Accredited Mediator (AMDRAS), certified DCA® Certified ADR Divorce Coach, and accredited Parenting Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations) and a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution and is a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP).
Our principles in practice
Our approach offers an alternative to family court, focusing on amicable divorce solutions and practical parenting arrangements that last.
For co-parents
Voice and choice: Both parents heard equally.
Boundaries that stick: Clear expectations and accountability.
Cost-effective: Less time in court, more time focused on kids
For families
Kids first, always: Emotional wellbeing and stability.
Consistency across households: Shared routines that work.
Lasting improvements: Solutions that grow with your family.