Mediation Training - Institute of Mediators

23 June 2023 -The General Mediation Course (Elementary) at Lou Hou High School for the school year 2022-2023 has successfully concluded. Ms. Anita Ho VP, the lead trainer, expressed her satisfaction with the exceptional performance demonstrated by all 30 attendees during the assessment.

23 June 2023 - The Macau Institute of Professional Mediators conducted a sharing session on “Self- Application of Mediation in Career“ at Pui Va Middle School, following an invitation extended by the school. The sharing session was led by Ms. Edna Chao, the newly elected Deputy Council Chair, and Ms. Frances Chan, the newly elected Deputy Supervisor of the Supervisory Board. The attendees exhibited great enthusiasm and a positive response towards active participation.

26 May 2023 - The professional team from the Macau Institute of Professional Mediators visited the Shenzhen Futian District Hetao International Mediation Center today for a meeting with Ms. Zhu Hong the council chair. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the utilization of mediation services in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the challenges associated with it.

With the integration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, along with the increasing frequency of cross-border and transnational business activities, there has been a rise in commercial disputes. Mediation skills play a crucial role in effectively resolving these disputes and differences, while promoting cooperation between parties and creating a favorable business environment and harmonious social atmosphere.

During the meeting, both parties signed a memorandum of cooperation, aiming to share strategic resources, expertise, and experience in the promotion of mediation services. This collaboration will include the sharing of mediation cases, training and education initiatives, and other relevant areas, with the ultimate goal of achieving mutual benefits and a win-win situation.

The professional team consists of President Dr. Gary Chio, Council Chair Ms. Christine Lee, Secretary-General Ms. Celia Zhang, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Mr. Rex Choi, and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Dr. Alex Lau.

15 April 2023 - A professional team of five from Macau Institute of Professional Mediators, led by President Dr. Gary Chio and Vice-President Anita Ho, attended the National Security Exhibition 2023 in Macau SAR. The team also consists of council member Jane Lui and supervisors Frances Chan and Louis Lou.

17 March 2023 - Dr. Alex Lau, Vice President of the Institute of Mediators and Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the Macau Institute of Professional Mediators, was in attendance at the Shenzhen Futian Hetao International Commercial Mediation Center today. His visit aimed to provide expert guidance and counsel to enterprises and organizations seeking advice on mediation matters.

23 February 2023 - A professional team of four, led by President Dr. Gary Chio, met with the Division Head of Curriculum Development and Assessment, Mr. Cheang Sek Kit, Stanley, to discuss the provision of training for teaching professionals in Macau. The meeting was constructive, and as a stakeholder in the mediation industry, MIOPM is obliged to fulfill our duty of promoting mediation through education across the Greater Bay Area.

#The professional team was formed by Dr. Gary Chio, Miss Anita Ho, Miss France Chan and Miss Bowie Tam.

27 October 2022 - The management team of MIOPM visited St. Joseph Parish Secondary School No. 5 to meet Vice Principal Mr. Au Kio Ian and his team. The meeting mainly focused on exploring all aspects of co-operation with the school to promote mediation on the campus.

MIOPM’s management team was formed by the President Dr. Gary Chio, Vice-President Miss Anita Ho and Council Chairwoman Miss Christine Lee.

17 October 2022 - The management team of MIOPM visited Education and Youth Development Bureau and met the Head of Information and Technology Division, Ms. Lai Lok In, Manager of the Centre for Public Relations and Social Communication, Ms. Esther Lam and Technician Mr. Chan Yiu Yan. The meeting mainly focused on the possibility of cooperation in the aspect of mediation and related trainings.

The management team consisted of President Dr. Gary Chio, Vice-President Ms. Anita Ho, Chairwoman of the Council Ms. Christine Lee, Head of Supervisory Board Mr. Rex Choi and council member Ms. Bowie Tam.

29 September 2022 – The President Dr. Gary Chio, VP Anita Ho, council members Senna Fong and Bowie Tam and supervisor Frances Chan paid a visit to Keang Peng School, and met Vice Principal Chang Kei Chun and Director of Educational ＆ Student Affairs Chan Ka Hou to explore all means of cooperation by way of education on mediation.

23 September 2022 - The President of the Macau Institute of Professional Mediators Dr. Gary Chao, Council Member Miss Edna Chao and Supervisor Miss Frances Chan paid a visit to S.K.H Professional Training Centre. The MIOPM team met Mr. Posso Ip, Miss Ron Loo, Miss Cara Cheong and Victoria Ip to discuss the possibility of co-operation, and to provide staff training. The team also met Service Director Mr. Lee Kwok Hoo after the meeting and took a photo.

22 September 2022 - The President of the Macau Institute of Professional Mediators, Dr. Gary Chao, Vice-President Miss Anita Ho and Supervisor Miss Frances Chan paid a visit to Pui Va Middle School today, and met Principal Lei Chao Lam to exchange views on mediation and to explore the possibility to provide mediation related trainings for the school's class teachers and students of Student Union.

11 June 2022 – The professional team of Macau Institute of Professional Mediators visited Santa Rosa de Lima English Secondary School again and had a full day of mediation theory and mediation case practice training with the teaching staff.

14 May 2022 - The professional team of Macau Institute of Professional Mediators attended the National Security Education Exhibition 2022 to support safeguarding national sovereignty and security.

12 May 2022 - The VP, Ms. Anita Ho , and Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Mr. Rex Choi of the MIOPM delivered a talk on professional mediation to the staff of Pier 16 - Management Limited.

4 May 2022 - The professional team of MIOPM paid a visit to Escola Choi Nong Chi Tai today to meet Vice Principal Mr. HAU Sek Kao and Officer Mr. SIO Chi Hong discuss the possibility of cooperation to promote mediation on campus by way of education.

29 April 2022 - The MIOPM professional team delivered a seminar on Professional Mediation to a group of students of Santa Rosa de Lima English Secondary School. We sincerely thank the Administrative Team Coordinators – Ms. Alice Leong and Mr. Billy Chan, and Rosian Association Coordinators for the arrangement of this special event.

25 April 2022 - A seminar on Professional Mediation was delivered by the MIOPM committee members to a group of mid-level staff of Sociedade de Jogos de Macau S.A. We sincerely thank Dr. Jones Chao for the arrangement of this great event.

26 February 2022 - The President, Vice-President, Chairwoman of the Council, Chairman of Board of Supervisors together with a council member and supervisor of MIOPM paid a visit to Lou Hau High School. The team met Principal Mr. Zheng Jie Zhao and Vice-Principial Ms. Sio Chio Ha and teachers to discuss and exchange views on co-operation by way of education. After the meeting, the President and the Vice-President delivered a talk on mediation to a group of 30 students.

17 February 2022 - The President, Vice-President, Chairwoman of the Council and a council member of MIOPM met Principal Chan, Vice-Principal Sung and Student Affairs Officers Ms. Yuen and Ms. Chow of Macau Kwong Tai Middle School to discuss and exchange views on co-operation by way of education. We really appreciate for the quatrain written by Principal Chan.

13 January 2022 - the President, Vice President and Secretary-General of MIOPM met Mr. Lam Cheong U, Mr. Ben Wong, Ms. Gillian Lao and Mr. Ng Yuk Lun of Macao Federation of Trade Unions (MFTU) and Ms. Winnie Cheng of Macau Labor Relations Mediation Association to discuss the co-operation and development of MFTU and MIOPM.

30 May 2021 - President of Macau Institute of Professional Mediators together with council members and supervisor met representatives of Pak Wai Activities Centre of Macau Federation of Neighborhood Associations, to disuss launching mediation training courses to the Registered Social Works and Community Affairs Coordinators of the Centre.