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Mental Health Statement
This statement reflects our collective position on mental health and wellbeing.
Marriage Equality Statement
This statement reflects our collective position on marriage equality.
The Homestretch Campaign
This statement outlines our collective support for the provision of out-of-home care and housing extended until the age of 21.
Family stress at Christmas time
For some people, the Christmas period can be a time of high stress. While for many families, Christmas is a time for celebration, down-time and holidays, it is also the most likely time of the year for many people to experience anxiety and depression, particularly...
Family Stress at Christmas time
For some people the Christmas period can be a time of high stress. While for many families, Christmas is a time for celebration, relaxing and holidays, it is also the most likely time of the year for many people to experience anxiety and depression, particularly those...
Ageing transition points: Is there potential for family conflict?
In November 2014, Relationships Australia asked visitors to our website to participate in a two minute survey that asked them whether they were concerned about ageing related family conflict. Previous research finds that… There is a range of age-related transition...
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 upset with; shouting and screaming; using physical force such as hitting, pushing or punching the other person; or using...
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 based on equality and respect between partners. When one partner tries to control the other partner, it can be harmful to both...
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 the sexual aspects of your relationship, or if one of you has less interest in sex than the other, the problems may be connected to...
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 you identify the issues and strategies to improve your lives. Family dispute resolution practitioners (family mediators) can work...