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Children and Separation
Although parents are often upset and confused at this time, it is important to try to understand what your children are going through and...
What to do when you retire
When approaching any significant change in your life, preparation can go a long way in ensuring you’re ready for the road ahead....
Empty Nesters
The natural transition period of children growing up, leading more independent lives and leaving the family home, can cause many parents...
Tips for new parents
There’s arguably no event in life more significant than the birth of your first child. For many, becoming a parent can be a joyful...
Ending a relationship
Ending a relationship is a very stressful event in anyone’s life. If you have ended a relationship, you may have a confusing range of...
Blended families
Blended families can take on many forms but will typically include a couple and their children from previous relationships, as well as...
Children and separation
Making a decision to separate if you have children is complex. How will you tell them? What should you say? When should it be done? At a...
Marriage tips
This tip sheet is intended for people who are in healthy, loving, reciprocal and respectful marriages. Having a connected, happy and...
Loneliness
The experience of loneliness varies from person to person. Some people feel most lonely when physically alone, while others may feel...
Starting a new relationship
What is a good relationship? We know that a good partner in life can make all the difference to our feelings about ourselves and our...
Managing stress and anxiety during a crisis
During period of crisis it’s understandable that people feel heightened stress and anxiety. This tip sheet was written during the height o...
What is Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse can take many different forms. The most common forms of elder abuse are financial abuse and neglect. Physical abuse Physical...
Why do people get married?
There are a number of reasons why people choose to marry or are wary about getting married. According to surveys that Relationships...
Intimacy in relationships
Intimacy is about loving trust and support. What is intimacy? Intimacy is about loving trust and support; accepting and sharing in your...
Communication
Communication is more than just talking Couple relationships have many different aspects Couple relationships have many different aspects...
When is a good time to seek professional relationship help?
The sooner that you act on issues, the easier they may be to resolve. If your relationship is in difficulty professional support can help...
Problems with sex
How do you feel about your sexual relationship? Does sex usually leave you both feeling satisfied? If you are feeling dissatisfied with...
Safety Plan
If you have experienced violence in the home, you and your children may have to leave in a hurry. There are a number of things you can do...
Domestic and family violence – controlling and violent relationships
Some relationships involve behaviour that is damaging to the other partner and, in some cases, may be criminal. Healthy relationships are...
How violence and abusive behaviour affects children
The forgotten victims of family violence are often the children. The impact is long term and difficult to erase. Even if the children are...
Acknowledging and dealing with anger
Anger can be frightening due to its intensity and possible consequences. Anger can be expressed by verbally attacking the person you are...
Workplace relationships for employers
Harmonious workplaces are more productive and less stressful. Losing skilled employees is also expensive. Relationships Australia offers...
Workplace relationships for employees
The relationships you have in the workplace are a significant part of your life. You go to work to earn a living and to contribute your...