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Safety Plan
If you have experienced violence in the home, you and your children may have to leave in a hurry. There are a number of things you can do...
How violence and abusive behaviour affects children
The forgotten victims of family violence are often the children. The impact is long term and difficult to erase. Even if the children are...
Is gambling affecting your relationships?
Gambling can affect couple relationships and relationships with children, extended family, friends and work colleagues. When gambling...
Separation or divorce is a complex process – what should I do?
When a couple decides they want to separate, many decisions need to be made. Practical issues Some of the practical issues to be resolved...
Ending relationships without using violence or abuse
Ending a relationship can be a traumatic experience for all people involved. It can also be a dangerous time when conflict may escalate....
Online dating
Many people find new connections online. Increasingly, many people meet new friends and partners online or through dating agencies. Some...
Relationships and community
Your community and neighbourhood Being part of a community is good for you. Connecting with others with whom you share a common interest...
Workplace relationships for employees
The relationships you have in the workplace are a significant part of your life. You go to work to earn a living and to contribute your...
What do you want from a new relationship?
What you want from a relationship depends on your situation. What is your situation? People at different life stages have very different...
Starting a new relationship
Starting a new relationship is an exciting time. Good relationships are good for us. If you are thinking about starting a new relationship...
Thinking of forming a step-family?
There are many things to consider when becoming part of a blended family or step-family. The considerations include: Children – children...
Workplace relationships for employers
Harmonious workplaces are more productive and less stressful. Losing skilled employees is also expensive. Relationships Australia offers...
Positive and respectful relationships
Good relationships are good for you and good for your children. It’s never too late to start working on improving your relationships....
How can you improve your relationship?
Ideas to nurture your relationship include: Talk about your day and the things that both excite or worry you. Spend time alone together...
Are children affecting your couple relationship?
Many couples experience conflict related to child rearing. Couple conflict related to children or step-children is common, though cannot...
Bringing up children is the most important job you’ll ever have
Bringing up children is the most complex job you'll ever have, though it's easier when there is some agreement on how to do it. It's never...
What do parents worry about?
Parents worry about many things, including: safety health social media bullying school their children's future discipline how to talk to...
Normal differences and warning signs of a relationship breakdown
Why do relationships get into difficulties? Having differences in a relationship is normal Many things can create difficulties in...
Annual Report 2014
Relationships Australia Annual Report
The community you want starts at your front door
Relationships Australia is seeking expressions of interest from businesses, government and community organisations with an interest in becoming a national support partner of Neighbour Day.
Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration – Domestic Violence in Australia
Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs – Parliamentary Inquiry into the Child Support Program 2014
Relationships Australia Announces the Neighbour Day Tell us your story Competition Winners
Relationships Australia has announced the national and state winners of the Tell us your story competition, established as a part of this year’s Neighbour Day, celebrated on 30 March 2014.