…violence in the community owing to the narrower definition and the difficulty in collecting information on intimate partner violence due to stigma, shame, economic dependence of the victim on the…
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Compassion, engagement and connection – how we end loneliness
…present to each other and communication that happens via information technology. Put all of those things together, and then add in our increasing mobility – we are moving house on…
Love, heroism, generosity and community
…neighbour. Local businesses giving freely of stock, cash or services. Local community organisations providing support from communal facilities. In many places, people in the past week have spoken about their…
New published research demonstrates that Neighbour Day’s whole-of-community approach leads to reductions in loneliness
…and practical information to encourage and support people to connect with their neighbours and community – a vital source of social interaction and support. This increased neighbourhood identification leads to…
Alcohol use and relationships
…20%; men – 21%). References Australian Government (2017). National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS) 2016—key findings. [online] Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Available at: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/illicit-use-of-drugs/ndshs-2016-key-findings/contents/alcohol-use www.aamft.org/Consumer_Updates/Substance_Abuse_and_Intimate_Relationships.aspx www.aihw.gov.au/reports-statistics/behaviours-risk-factors/alcohol/overview www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/australian-guidelines-reduce-health-risks-drinking-alcohol#block-views-block-file-attachments-content-block-1 www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/How-much-is-too-much/Is-your-drinking-pattern-risky/Whats-At-Risk-Or-Heavy-Drinking.aspx….
Submission to the Human Rights Commission -examination of children affected by family and domestic violence
Submission to the Human Rights Commission – Examination of children affected by family and domestic violence
Loneliness
…including volunteering www.govolunteer.com.au www.volunteer.com.au www.volunteeringaustralia.org interest-based activities. You can find out more about interest groups and recreational activities in your area from your local library, from local newspapers and through…
Family Stress at Christmas time
…Med. Oct;71(8):1463-71. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.07.024. Epub 2010 Aug 5. The Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC). (2010). The holiday-suicide link: The myth persists. The Annenberg Public Policy Center (producer). Accessed at http://www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/Downloads/Releases/ACI/Holiday%20Suicide%20release%202010.pdf….
Cyberbullying
…with these, or other issues, Relationships Australia is providing counselling throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, including through telephone and/or video appointments. Cyberbullying PDF September Cyberbullying PDF.pdf — PDF document, 230 kB…
Annual Report 2022
…country Read about a range of services and supports provided by Relationships Australia in 2021-22 Trauma-informed work for people engaging with the Disability Royal Commission Read more Men Engaging New…
Loneliness
…lack of connection with those around them. The experience of loneliness can also differ depending on the situation people find themselves in, for example, there are times when spending time…
Communication
…intimacy – being able to be close to each other, to comfort and be comforted, and to be open and honest with each other a sex life that you both…
Private: Community and Sponsorships
…and communities around the country. We are open to new ideas from potential corporate and community partners, who may wish to work with us for the benefit of local communities,…
Community participation
…finds that… Community participation activities such as taking an active interest in current affairs; regularly socialising with household members, friends, extended family and neighbours; taking part in organised community activities;…
Children and separation
…difficult to deliver messages and don’t want to be drawn into fights. Find a way to communicate politely and respectfully with your former partner and keep them informed about important…
Gender inequality
…References Australian Human Rights Commission accessed on 14/04/2016 https://www.humanrights.gov.au/face-facts-gender-equality Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey accessed on 08/02/2016 https://www.melbourneinstitute.com/hilda/…
Media
…We explored partnered relationships, LGBTQIA+ communities, carers and more! Download our factsheets > The Technical Report provides information about the survey design, data collection and methodological aspects of the project….