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LGBTQIA+

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...

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Neighbours Every Day

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.

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Families and Children

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...

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Neighbours Every Day

Neighbour Day Launches Drawing Competition

The Neighbour Day team today launched the ‘my neighbours, my neighbourhood’ drawing competition, inviting children and adults in neighbourhoods around Australia to draw a picture that shows what is special about their neighbours or what makes their community a great place to live.

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Older Australians and Aged Care

Dementia

Introduction Dementia is the term used to explain an array of symptoms of a large group of illnesses that cause a progressive decline in a person’s functioning.    It is a broad term used to describe a loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and physical...

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Families and Children

Child attachment

Introduction Attachment is the strong, long lasting bond that develops between a baby and his or her primary caregiver.  The caregiver can be a parent or another type of primary carer, for example, a grandparent or foster carer.The importance of a secure attachment...

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Communication and Conflict

A Fair Share – Negotiating your property settlement

Hardcopies available for purchase, please contact National Office at natoffice@relationships.org.au.

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