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About Relationships Australia<\/h2>\n

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About Relationships Australia<\/h2>\n

Relationships Australia promotes the importance of respectful relationships for both individual mental health and general community outcomes, and through our advocacy we strive to influence policy, systems and services that empower everyone in Australia to build and maintain respect in all their relationships.<\/p>\n

Our research is relevant and purposeful, and informs continuous improvement in the services and supports provided across Australia.<\/p>\n

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Respectful Relationships<\/h3>\n

We support the development and nurturing of respectful relationships, which has proven to be a crucial foundation for mental health, general wellbeing, and overall resilience.<\/p>\n

Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Advocacy<\/div>\n

We advocate for respectful relationships across all levels of society. Relationships Australia advocates across many stakeholder groups via policy, research, media and community engagement.<\/p>\n

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Research<\/h3>\n

We conduct relevant research across a broad range of topics in regards to relationships. At times we partner with universities and other organisations, working locally and internationally to support further understandings of relationships.<\/p>\n

Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Locations across Australia<\/h2>\n

Relationships Australia member organisations provide support services across all Australian states and territories, including in regional and remote areas.<\/p>\n

We are here to support you.<\/p>\n

Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of religious belief, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances.<\/p>\n

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Please click on your state or territory to find support services near you<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Our Values<\/h2>\n
At Relationships Australia we believe that respectful relationships are essential for the wellbeing of children, families, individuals and communities. These principles underpin our work.<\/h5>\n

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We believe everyone should live with dignity and safety.<\/p>\n

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We support the development and nurturing of respectful relationships<\/p>\n

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We are committed to social justice and inclusion.<\/p>\n

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We respect and support the rights of all people and relationship types, in all their diversity.<\/p>\n

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Our History<\/h2>\n

Relationships Australia has been providing services and supports to Australians for over 75 years.<\/h5>\n

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1948<\/p>\n

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Social services commenced in Australian states and territories under the shared brand \u201cMarriage Guidance Council\u201d to support, in particular, the family relationships of soldiers returning to Australia post World War II<\/p>\n

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1993<\/p>\n

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The federation of Marriage Guidance Councils voted to rename to Relationships Australia, in response to social shifts in late 20th-century society, and reflecting the broad scope of services provided<\/p>\n

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2006<\/p>\n

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Government funding established for Family Relationship Centres. 66 have since been established across Australia, over one third of which are operated by Relationships Australia and various consortium partners<\/p>\n

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Relationships Australia Governance<\/h2>\n

Relationships Australia national office is governed by a Board, consisting of the eight Chief Executive Officers of the state and territory member organisations. The National Executive Officer leads a dedicated team at the national office, focused on advocacy, policy, research, campaigns and supporting the Relationships Australia federation.<\/h5>\n

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National Board Chair<\/p>\n

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National Board Deputy Chair<\/p>\n

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National Board Treasurer<\/p>\n

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National Board member<\/p>\n

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National Board member<\/p>\n

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National Board member<\/p>\n

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National Board member<\/p>\n

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National Board member<\/p>\n

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Annual Reports<\/h2>\n

The Relationships Australia National Annual Report reflects the work of the National Office and includes highlights from across the Relationships Australia federation. Most member organisations also produce their own Annual Reports, which are accessible via their websites.<\/h5>\n

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Friends and Partnerships<\/h2>\n

Relationships Australia works collaboratively with a number of respected organisations across Australia, and internationally. Below is a list of organisations and providers we currently work with at the national level.<\/h5>\n

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The national peak body for family and relationship services<\/p>\n

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Families Australia is a national, not-for-profit peak organisation that strives to improve the wellbeing of Australian families<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Australian Council of Social Service\u00a0(ACOSS) is an Australian organisation that advocates for action to reduce\u00a0poverty<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0inequality<\/a>\u00a0and is the peak body for the community services sector in Australia.<\/p>\n

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Mental Health Australia is the peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector<\/p>\n

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Suicide Prevention Australia is the national peak body for the suicide prevention sector<\/p>\n

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EveryAGE Counts is an advocacy campaign aimed at tackling\u00a0ageism against older Australians<\/p>\n

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Relationships Australia is a founding member of Ending Loneliness Together, which is comprised of organisations with the common goal of helping create a world where \u2018every single person feels a sense of connection and belonging\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA)\u00a0is the national voice for action to eliminate elder abuse through systemic advocacy and policy development, best practice and research, and education and capacity building.<\/p>\n

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Relationships Australia is proud to work with a number of passionate ambassadors in our Neighbour Day campaign.<\/p>\n

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Relationships Australia\u2019s Neighbour Day campaign welcomes the many Very Neighbourly Organisations who have joined us in connecting communities.<\/p>\n

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Careers<\/h2>\n
Relationships Australia is a federation of state organisations and each state employs staff independently. For information on current vacancies visit the relevant Relationships Australia website in each state.<\/h5>\n

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Child Counsellor and Therapeutic Case Manager – Traralgon<\/h3>\n

(Traralgon) VIC<\/h4>\n