The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV) provides free dispute resolution services across Victoria, as well as training and accrediting mediators to national standards.
DSCV’s purpose is to empower and assist the Victorian community to prevent and appropriately resolve issues, alleviate pressure on the judicial system and help the community to thrive.
The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV) was established in 1987. We are a service for all Victorians, providing alternative dispute resolution for community disputes.
In addition to our community mediation service, DSCV provides dispute resolution training and mediation training, to national accredited standards.
DSCV holds a significant state-wide program with the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria for the Personal Safety Intervention Order Program (PSIO). Parties involved in PSIO matters are referred to a DSCV staff member to provide dispute resolution. This program has assisted to resolve a significant number of matters and has contributed to saving Magistrates Court time.
