…child and maternal health nurse. Child360 was developed in partnership with parents, health professionals, researchers and parenting experts, and draws on evidence-based practices to guide parents towards credible, quality information…
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Thinking of forming a step-family?
…in the order of children, a different house or bedroom, and special needs children. Legal – while step-parents can and do carry out parenting roles, they do not have legal…
Research and Advocacy
…You can review our Submissions below. Older Australians and Aged Care Advocacy February 14, 2025 Submission to the Attorney-General’s Department regarding the draft National Plan to End the Abuse and…
Workplace relationships for employees
…parenting issues caring for elderly parents family violence – emotional, physical, sexual abuse separation and divorce building a house or major renovations problem gambling. You might not notice how personal…
Blended families
…children aware they are to have a new sibling early on and include them in your plans. Encourage them to take part in preparing for the new baby, maybe by…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2019
…We have since developed a robust counselling and mediation service model that we have rolled out across the nation. In March 2019, the Australian Government announced a National Plan to…
Child safety
…plan, 2012-2015, Protecting Children is Everyone’s Business, 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-national-framework-for-protecting-australias-children-2009-2020-second-action-plan-2012-2015 McArthur, M., Braithwaite, V., Winkworth, G., Wilson, F., Conroy, S., Thomson, B., Ivec,…
Finding companionship in volunteering
…with varying levels of English speaking. In the morning as the volunteers were planting trees I noticed they were grouping together according to where they were from. As we broke…
Finding companionship in volunteering
…and local volunteers with varying levels of English speaking. In the morning as the volunteers were planting trees I noticed they were grouping together according to where they were from….
Online dating
…and if you are planning to meet them, do so in a public place and let your friends know where you will be and when you get home. Helpful websites…
Starting a new relationship
…you? 8. Focus on now, not long term plans Wait until you are both committed to continuing the relationship before planning your future. Talking about children and marriage, where…
Relationships Australia can help you during COVID-19
…until you find what works. With all the talk about Business Continuity Plans, have we given the same time and planning attention to the home front and what awaits us…
Corporal punishment
…such as a wooden spoon to smack/corporally punish a child (figure 4). A substantial majority of men and women reported parenting books or their own parents were the most reliable…
Are children affecting your couple relationship?
…conflict in the future. In some states and territories you can also attend a parenting skills course and meet other parents who want to increase their parenting and relationship skills….
Eldercaring Coordinator Training
…parenting coordination. Linda is past President of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and its Florida Chapter; Secretary of the AFCC Task Force on Parenting Coordination and Co-recorder for…
Family and Relationships Services Program – 2023-24 Impact Report
This impact report explores a selection of services funded under the FRSP, and related services to support families as they navigate these significant changes, improve parenting skills and prepare parents…
Private: Online Survey
…January/February 2020: How does neighbourhood identification affect feelings of belonging and trust? 2019 November/December 2019: Workplace Christmas Parties October 2019: Social Media’s Effects on Relationships August/September 2019: Parenting July 2019:…
Child attachment
…years (figure 4). Similar results were found when survey respondents were asked about their willingness to attend a course designed for parenting children of different ages to help them understand…