…with 21%). Just over forty per cent of men and women survey respondents indicated that they would report their suspicions to the police or a community organisation. References http://www.seniorsrights.org.au/toolkit/toolkit/what-is-elder-abuse/ http://www.eapu.com.au/publications/general-resources…
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Workplace relationships for employees
…someone outside the organisation. If you feel you are being discriminated against, and your efforts to resolve the problem fail, you can speak to the Australian Human Rights Commission: http://www.humanrights.gov.au/act-information-sheets…
Mental health and relationships
…and respond to mental ill‑health, their help-seeking patterns and the effect mental health has on intimate relationships. August 2020Survey Mental health and relationships.pdf — PDF document, 326 kB (334215 bytes)…
Ageism, caring for the elderly and the abuse of older people
…as neglect. Click here to see the full report. Monthly Survey July – Ageism, caring for the elderly and the abuse of ol….pdf — PDF document, 523 kB (536384 bytes)…
The effects of partnering on friendships
…small group of people that are very close to them. A person’s closest ties are often referred to as a core discussion group or network, usually comprising a small, intimate…
Media Release, 13 August 2020 – Ageism, Elder Abuse and the care of older Australians
Relationships Australia – working with families to negotiate the complex issues related to ageing and to reduce incidence of the abuse of older people across Australia. New research released today…
Private: Family Dispute Resolution (Mediation)
…couples to parent cooperatively. Parenting Plans (pdf) or agreements are used to assist in this process. For more information about the Family Dispute Resolution Service, contact your nearest Relationships Australia…
The Transformative Power of Connections and Belonging on Mental Health: A Neurodivergent Perspective
…guard, this is where we see true connection and belonging. This freedom fosters self-esteem and self-worth, vital components of positive mental health. When we can be ourselves and still feel…
Hearing the voices of children in family disputes
…Australian Government announced its intention to direct the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) to “conduct the first comprehensive review into the family law system since the commencement of the Family…
Dementia
…the most common form of dementia, affecting up to 70% of all people with dementia. Research has identified a range of factors that can increase your chances of getting dementia,…
Families and how to define them in modern society
…communities, kinship terminology differs from the “Anglo-Celtic” system (Morphy, 2006). Grandparents commonly care for grandchildren, with 65 per cent of grandparents doing caring duties at least once a week in…
The Impact of Family Dispute Resolution at Relationships Australia
…59(4): 790-809. https://search.informit.org/doi/abs/10.3316/agispt.20220120060587 G. Heard, A. Bickerdike & J. Lee (2021), ‘Family Dispute Resolution for property matters: The case for making space’ Australasian Journal of Dispute Resolution, 31(2): 158-172. https://search.informit.org/doi/abs/10.3316/agispt.20211007054668…
Counselling engagement
…that counselling was their own idea (figure 4), with women more likely than men to report this reason (59% compared with 49%). The next most commonly cited reasons for thinking…
About Relationships Australia
…which is comprised of organisations with the common goal of helping create a world where ‘every single person feels a sense of connection and belonging’. Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA)…
Relationships Australia welcomes government commitment to social and community services sector
Relationships Australia welcomes the government’s commitment in the 2020-21 Federal Budget to secure ongoing funding for the vital work of the social and community services sector….
How does neighbourhood identification affect feelings of belonging and trust?
…Day, an annual celebration of community coordinated by Relationships Australia, encourages people to create social connections within their community. There is significant evidence to suggest that social connections are an…
Family Connect – Connecting Families in Four Practical Steps
…more apparent. Through open, honest communication, respectful and sustainable relationships can be built and nurtured. Relationships Australia encourages all Australians to make use of this Program, and to discover these…
Empty Nesters
…do commonly struggle to regain their sense of identity, purpose, combat loneliness and often face new challenges once their children have left home. Consider the following five tips and strategies…