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Response to the public consultation paper-Amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 to respond to family violence
Loneliness
Introduction Previous studies have identified a strong desire for social connection in humans, with the levels and quality of social connection found to be important in shaping development across the life span, particularly in later life. Recent research has shown...
Men and Separation – Navigating the future
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Women and Separation – Managing new horizons
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Christmas stress
Introduction For the past three Christmas periods, Relationships Australia has examined the effect of Christmas stress on family relationships in our two-minute online monthly survey. These questions identify the Christmas period as a time of high stress for a...
Submission to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General Department – Supported Elder Mediation Discussion Paper
Marriage equality
Introduction Evidence consistently shows that same-sex attracted people experience high levels of discrimination, including in the workplace, schools and hospitals. Discrimination may result in conflicted family and other social relationships and diminished emotional...
Neighbour Day Team Announces Winners of Drawing Competition
The Neighbour Day team is excited to announce the six winners of the ‘my neighbours, my neighbourhood’ drawing competition, that encouraged people of all ages to draw a picture of what makes their neighbours special or what makes their neighbourhood a great place to live.
Child neglect
Introduction Child abuse is commonly understood to include physical, sexual, or psychological mistreatment of a child or young person, especially by a parent or other caregiver such as a foster or grandparent carer. However, child abuse can also include neglect by a...
Annual Report 2016
Relationships Australia Annual Report