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Relationships Australia

Relationships Australia is a federation of community-based, not-for-profit organisations with no religious affiliations, which has served people living in Australia for over 70 years. Their services are for all members of the community, regardless of religious belief, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances.

Vision and mission

Relationships Australia has, for over 70 years, provided a range of services to Australian families, including individual, couple and family group counselling, dispute resolution, services to older people, children’s services, services for victim survivors and perpetrators of family violence, and relationship and professional education. They respect the rights of all people, in all their diversity, to live life fully and meaningfully within their families and communities with dignity and safety, and to enjoy healthy relationships.

How Relationships Australia can help

Relationships Australia services include individual, family and couples counselling, children’s services, services for victims and perpetrators of family violence, services to people experiencing harms related to gambling and use of alcohol and other drugs, dispute resolution, and relationship and professional education. They aim to support all people to live with positive and respectful relationships and receive the benefits of nurturing relationships and inclusive, welcoming and flourishing communities.

Information lines / help lines

  • Call 1300 364 277 (Mon-Fri during business hours)

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Last reviewed: January 2023

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Communication — Relationships Australia

Communication is more than just talking

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Positive and respectful relationships — Relationships Australia

Good relationships are good for you and good for your children. It’s never too late to start working on improving your relationships.

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Domestic and family violence - controlling and violent relationships — Relationships Australia

Some relationships involve behaviour that is damaging to the other partner and, in some cases, may be criminal. Healthy relationships are based on equality and respect between partners.

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Normal differences and warning signs of a relationship breakdown — Relationships Australia

Why do relationships get into difficulties?

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Workplace relationships for employees — Relationships Australia

The relationships you have in the workplace are a significant part of your life.

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What do parents worry about? — Relationships Australia

Parents worry about many things, including:

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Workplace relationships for employers — Relationships Australia

Workplace relationships for employers Harmonious workplaces are more productive and less stressful

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Starting a new relationship — Relationships Australia

Starting a new relationship is an exciting time.

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Online Relationships — Relationships Australia

Many people find new connections online.

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The risks of online relating — Relationships Australia

The risks of online relating The internet is an informal, anonymous place to meet people

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