…reduced wellbeing at any time, but conflict may be exacerbated by family and societal rituals and expectations relating to Christmas. Research commissioned by the Salvation Army, for example, found more…
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…of the pandemic and the rising cost of living was evident throughout the report. For example: A quarter (25.8%) of Australians cited work or study commitments as a pressure affecting…
Verandah Archive
…– Neighbours Every Day Create Belonging October 2022 (1) Verandah by neighbour day – Communication & Connection September 2022 (1) Verandah by neighbour day – Connection, Community & Home August…
End of life planning
…life. References Australian Senate, (2012), Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee, Palliative Care in Australia, Canberra Grattan Institute, (2014), Dying Well, Report No. 2014-10, September 2014 viewed at grattan.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/815-dying-well.pdf King, C.,…
Private: Family Dispute Resolution Process
…listen to the other party, be genuinely ready to compromise and committed to reaching a solution. Participants must also be prepared to follow the process. Benefits Family dispute resolution has many…
Workplace Christmas Parties
…may usually seem out of place in the office environment may become commonplace and acceptable. The accompanying behaviour, brought about through a combination of alcohol and excited, end-of-year spirits, can…
New PhD Scholarship Opportunity – help improve service delivery for children and young people
…reference in the Australian Law Reform Commission Review, considering the importance of protecting the needs of children in separating families. However, despite a continued focus on children’s voices, experts and…
Organ donation
…responded that they were ‘very comfortable’; while 17 per cent of men and 21 per cent of women reported that they were ‘fairly comfortable’. More men (6%) than women (2%)…
Child safety
…the broader community and governments also have a great deal of responsibility in keeping children safe. References National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009–2020, available at https://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/publications-articles/protecting-children-is-everyones-business Second three-year action…
Good Choices
…enjoys the outdoors and is a keen sportswoman and bush walker. Karen writes a regular blog for her local community at https://www.lanecovecc.com/blog . This blog was first published on 7…
Post-Separation Co-parenting Apps: Can They Help Families Avoid Conflict?
…(FDR) Practitioners participated in testing 10 popular apps, all of which were rated ‘poor’ to ‘fair’. Data collection for this study is now complete and the team is working on…
We’re All In This Together – Neighbour Day
…to find other ways to connect and engage with their neighbours and communities. Examples include online/virtual connections through social media or important acts of kindness such as leaving ‘calling cards’…
Infidelity
Introduction Infidelity is commonly defined as being unfaithful in a married or committed relationship. It can include a range of behaviour such as emotional and sexual infidelity, and inappropriate physical…
Pet Therapy
…has been building. Findings from a comprehensive review of more than 66,000 articles, for example, suggest that animal assisted therapy may be of benefit to a wide range of individuals,…
Submission – Treasury Laws Amendment (Measures for Consultation) Bill 2021: Superannuation information for family law proceedings
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