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Corporal punishment
Introduction It is lawful for parents in all Australian States and Territories to use "reasonable" corporal punishment to discipline their...
Study Shows Few People Speak to Neighbours – Linked to Poor Health
The latest research from Relationships Australia has revealed a low level of community participation among survey respondents, which, in other research, is linked to poor physical health and mental well-being.
Tell Us Your Neighbourhood Stories!
Australia’s annual celebration of community, Neighbour Day is just two weeks away! Now is the time to start organising your event or neighbourhood catch-up.
Gender inequality
Australia has made some progress towards gender equality in recent decades, particularly in areas such as education where the proportion...
Neighbour Day is Virtually Alive!
Australia’s annual celebration of community, Neighbour Day will be launched today with a virtual campaign reaching communities across the country.
It’s Time to Start Planning Your Neighbour Day event!
Thinking a street party, a community event or a neighbourhood Easter egg hunt would be the best way to celebrate this year’s Neighbour Day on Sunday, 27 of March? If so, now is a good time to start talking to your local council or shire.
Elevate and Celebrate in the Heart of the Hills
The Elevate Festival is a fabulous, free, family-friendly celebration of community taking place on Saturday, 27 February at Federation Park, Gumeracha in the Adelaide Hills from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Festival goers will enjoy live music, entertainment, food and a number of free community workshops throughout the evening
Community participation
Social participation has been linked to the success and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities across a range of studies, with...
Elder abuse
Elder abuse is any act within a relationship of trust that results in harm to an older person. The abuse may be emotional, psychological,...
Racism it stops with me
This statement reflects our collective support in the campaign to end racism.
Marriage Equality Statement
This statement reflects our collective position on marriage equality.
Marriage equality plebiscite
This statement reflects our collective position on marriage equality.
Christmas stress
Last Christmas, Relationships Australia examined the effect of Christmas stress on family relationships in our two-minute online monthly...
Restorative Practices
According to Braithwaite (2004), restorative justice is:...a process where all stakeholders affected by an injustice have an opportunity...
Submission to Issues Paper 10 – Advocacy and Therapeutic Treatment Services – Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
Mental health stigma
People experiencing mental ill-health often experience stigma and discrimination. Discrimination interferes with relationships and...
Neighbour Day ‘my neighbours, my neighbourhood’ Competition Winners!
The Neighbour Day team today announced the winners of the ‘my neighbours, my neighbourhood’ competition, with six winning entries across the country.
Annual Report 2015
Relationships Australia Annual Report
Counselling engagement
There are many reasons that may explain why some people choose to seek help through counselling and others do not. There are also many...
Neighbour Day Launches New Photo Competition!
The Neighbour Day team today launched a new photography competition ‘my neighbours, my neighbourhood’, to encourage neighbours around the country to get out and about taking photos of the people, animals and nature nearby.
Attitudes to Homelessness
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, a person is considered homeless if their current living arrangement, is in a dwelling...