…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…
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How Far We’ve Come
…distributed widely, inviting the public to contribute to the 1974 Royal Commission on Human Relationships. The terms of reference included sexuality, family violence, gender inequality, family planning and divorce. Divorce…
Infant Mental Health Awareness Week
…who work with pregnant or new mothers, parents who are interested in the mental health of their infant, parenting program facilitators, midwives and home visiting services and those involved in…
The mental health of my child – is there an app for that?
…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…
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
…Violence Advocacy July 31, 2026 Submission to the Department of Social Services consultation on the Second Action Plan Download PDF Gambling Alcohol and Addiction Advocacy July 24, 2026 Submission to…
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…