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Intimacy in relationships
Intimacy is about loving trust and support. What is intimacy? Intimacy is about loving trust and support; accepting and sharing in your partner's feelings, being there when they want to let their defences down and knowing that your partner will be there for you....
Domestic Violence
There is no single national or internationally agreed definition of family or domestic violence. Historically, commonly held views have been more likely to centre on the physical dimensions of violence. One such example is the framework used by the Australia Bureau of...
Statement on Families
Relationships Australia works with many and diverse families who seek support to help them face the challenges and complexities of family life.
Family Violence Statement
This statement reflects our collective position on family violence.
Mental Health Statement
This statement reflects our collective position on mental health and wellbeing.
Marriage Equality Statement
This statement reflects our collective position on marriage equality.
The Homestretch Campaign
This statement outlines our collective support for the provision of out-of-home care and housing extended until the age of 21.
Family stress at Christmas time
For some people, the Christmas period can be a time of high stress. While for many families, Christmas is a time for celebration, down-time and holidays, it is also the most likely time of the year for many people to experience anxiety and depression, particularly...
Family Stress at Christmas time
For some people the Christmas period can be a time of high stress. While for many families, Christmas is a time for celebration, relaxing and holidays, it is also the most likely time of the year for many people to experience anxiety and depression, particularly those...
Ageing transition points: Is there potential for family conflict?
In November 2014, Relationships Australia asked visitors to our website to participate in a two minute survey that asked them whether they were concerned about ageing related family conflict. Previous research finds that… There is a range of age-related transition...