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Media Release, 13 August 2020 – Ageism, Elder Abuse and the care of older Australians
Relationships Australia – working with families to negotiate the complex issues related to ageing and to reduce incidence of the...
Media Release, 19 June 2020 – Relationships and easing COVID-19 restrictions
New research launched today by Relationships Australia reveals that people across the country are divided in opinion about the effects of...
Incorrect Media Reporting on our Media Release dated 7 June 2020
Relationships Australia issued a media release on 7 June 2020 announcing the results of its recent survey on the effects of COVID-19 on...
COVID-19 restrictions and the effects on people’s relationships
New research launched today by Relationships Australia reveals that the close relationships in our lives have been significantly affected by restrictions associated with COVID-19.
Have the COVID-19 workplace changes affected people’s mental health?
New research launched today in response to COVID-19 reveals that recent workplace changes have had a major impact on Australia’s mental health.
Supporting healthy relationships during COVID-19
As a trusted, leading provider of relationships services for over 70 years, Relationships Australia continues to support all people in Australia to live with positive and respectful relationships.
Neighbour Day – what neighbours can do to create connections
On Neighbour Day this year, we are challenging all Australians to do their part to help end
loneliness by taking one concrete step to reach out to someone in their neighbourhood.
We’re All In This Together – Neighbour Day
The concept of what it means to be a neighbor is changing, both as a result of advances in technology and in response to rapidly changing world events.
Neighbour Day – Every day Australians are building connections
Relationships Australia, the home of Neighbour Day, celebrates the role of all Australians in helping to tackle loneliness.
The Café Conversations Project – Cafés Creating Connections
It seems Australians are struggling to connect with one another socially and in 2020, Relationships Australia plans to change this by promoting social connection in the lead up to this year’s Neighbour Day, Australia’s annual celebration of community which takes place on the last Sunday in.
March.
Neighbour Day Challenges Australia to Create Connections
Australia is in the midst of a loneliness crisis, with many in our population experiencing a deficit of
social connection. In 2020, Relationships Australia, the home of Neighbour Day, is issuing a challenge to all Australians.
Creating, deepening and renewing relationships with neighbours
New research reveals the key role Neighbour Day plays in helping break the cycle of loneliness, not just on the last Sunday in March but every day.
Harmony Day – Let’s Celebrate Australia’s Diversity
Australians celebrate Harmony Day and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Relationships Australia to deliver Elder Abuse Services trials
Relationships Australia has been successful in tendering for grants to conduct four Elder Abuse case management and mediation service trials across Australia.
Tell us your story winners 2019
This year our annual Neighbour Day Tell Us Your Story competition is an opportunity to recognise Australians who have challenged loneliness and created of a sense of belonging in their local communities.
Take the Loneliness Challenge today
In 2019, Neighbour Day is issuing a Loneliness Challenge to all Australians.
Tell Us Your Story of neighbourly connection
The Neighbour Day team is calling on Australians in each and every local community to share their stories about small kindnesses, great gestures of neighbourly spirit, hilarious tales and fond remembrances of their wonderful neighbours
New National Executive Officer for Relationships Australia
Relationships Australia has appointed a new National Executive Officer, Mr Nick Tebbey. Chair of the Relationships Australia Board, Dr Ian Law, said the organisation was delighted to welcome Mr Tebbey to the role.
Hearing the voices of children in the Family Court
Children should have the right to express their own views and opinions in family disputes, according to a new online survey conducted by Relationships Australia.
Relationships Australia Loneliness Research
New research launched today reveals the breadth and depth of Australia’s loneliness epidemic.
New Year’s Resolutions – Get to Know the Locals!
How about ‘get to know the neighbours’ as your 2018 New Year’s resolution?
Tell Us Your Story Winners 2017
Today the Neighbour Day team announced the eight winners of the annual Tell Us Your Story competition. All the stories received strongly supported the Neighbour Day themes of friendship, kindness and inclusiveness.
Australia Gets Neighbourly!
On Sunday 26 March 2017, people across the country came together to meet and get to know the people who live around them for Australia’s annual celebration of community, Neighbour Day.