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Organ donation
Introduction Australia is leading the world in successful donation and transplant outcomes. In 2016, a record number of people received organ transplants from 503 deceased organ donors and 267 living donors. These numbers have been substantially increasing since 2009;...
Youth Suicide
Introduction Youth suicide rates in Australia are higher than in many other countries and suicide is the leading cause of death for young people. While the overall suicide rate for young people is lower than for older cohorts, a greater percentage of deaths are...
Barriers to help seeking
Introduction Relationships Australia has a keen interest in improving people’s access to, and experience of, services. In previous online surveys we have explored how people accessing Relationships Australia’s website undertake research to find a counsellor, their...
The Impact of Family Dispute Resolution at Relationships Australia
What is the project? In 2017, the Relationships Australia National Research Network implemented a large project funded by the Relationships Australia Federation. The study was designed to generate evidence on the outcomes of Relationships Australia's Family Dispute...
Volunteering
Introduction Relationships Australia has previously explored different aspects of community participation in the monthly online survey. This includes levels of participation in particular activities that are associated with positive wellbeing, and relationships...
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.
Submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry – on a better family law system to support and protect those affected by family violence
Submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry – A better family law system to support and protect those affected by family violence
Submission to the Inquiry on a better family law system to support and protect those affected by family violence
Corporal punishment
Introduction In April 2016 we explored aspects of corporal punishment in the monthly online survey. We noted that 37 countries have prohibited corporal punishment in all settings in legislation; however, it remains lawful in Australia for parents to use ‘reasonable’...