Relationships Australia Victoria

‘The mediation team was incredibly helpful during a very stressful time. It truly felt like they cared about our family and were fully committed to helping us find the best outcome for our children. Their support and genuine concern made a difficult process much more manageable.’ – Family dispute resolution client Our family dispute resolution (FDR) service plays a vital role in reducing conflict between separated parents and supporting better outcomes for children. Find out more about the benefits of FDR for the family law system, the community and families on pages 20-25 of our Annual Report 2024–25: https://ow.ly/x5Fm50Xp669 #FamilyDisputeResolution #FDR #Separation #Divorce #Mediation

With 1 in 4 Australian women experiencing family violence in their lifetime, the need for family violence services has never been higher. Through respectful relationship education, men’s behaviour change and case management programs, and therapeutic counselling, we work to prevent violence before it occurs and to support healing after harm has taken place, addressing both the drivers and effects of family violence. We’ll also be attending this Friday’s Walk Against Family Violence, hosted by Respect Victoria. We encourage all Victorians to attend the walk, beginning at 10am at Birrarung Marr, and show your support for the elimination of violence against women. Visit https://ow.ly/EeEx50Xp5OX for all the details. #EVAW #PVAW #16DaysofActivism #FamilyViolence #WAFV2025

Catch up on pages 16-19 of our Annual Report 2024–25 to find out how we’re working to strengthen relationships as a foundation for lifelong health and wellbeing, starting in early childhood and extending across families and communities: https://ow.ly/9ctt50Xp5No #EarlyIntervention #AnnualReport

‘We will definitely keep running Respect and Connect, it’s become part of the fabric of the school… It’s all so impressive because it’s targeting the message which is building those relationships and making sure that everyone’s accepted, stereotypes are challenged and poor behaviours are challenged.’ – Sean McMahon, Braybrook College Assistant Principal, 2024   Do you know a school who may be interested in in receiving support to access #RespectfulRelationships programs? Our ‘Respect and Connect’ #HealthyRelationships in schools program is currently offering a limited number of subsidised packages for Victorian schools in 2026.   Enquire today: https://lnkd.in/g4paS_k9  See the program in action at Braybrook College: https://lnkd.in/gYmePFTY #RespectIs #GenderEquity #MelbourneSchools

Today, as we mark the 16th anniversary of the Australian Government’s National Apology to Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants, we’d like to let all Forgotten Australians know that we’re here to support you. Our Open Place Support Service provides a safe space for healing and connection, offering services such as trauma-informed counselling, records searches, life skills support and social groups. Visit https://lnkd.in/gKSfR6Ri to get started. *We acknowledge that ‘Forgotten Australians’ is a term that not everyone accepts or uses, and that many people self-describe as Care Leavers, Homies, State Wards, Ex or Former Residents, or other terms. #ForgottenAustralians #CareLeavers

We’re pleased to share our training program for 2026. Our sector-leading training supports individuals, teams and workplaces to enhance the knowledge and skills you need to thrive. Next year, you’ll find workshops and webinars available across topics such as how to optimise your performance and energy for long term wellbeing, mental health first aid and working with dads. View our 2026 program: https://ow.ly/O4PJ50Xp5LC #Training #AccreditedTraining

We’re pleased to share a new edition of ‘Share the care’, a collaborative co-parenting resource for separating parents. Share the care provides current, practical advice and templates to help separating co-parents draw up a parenting plan while focusing on their children’s best interests. This latest version has been written to meet the evolving needs of separating parents in Australia, with contemporary examples of topics parents may wish to consider when negotiating a parenting plan. It also reflects recent changes to the Australian Family Law Act. Download a free copy: https://ow.ly/tm5K50XobGn Relationships Australia (Qld) Relationships Australia Canberra & Regions Relationships Australia NSW Relationships Australia Northern Territory Relationships Australia National Relationships Australia WA Relationships Australia Tasmania Relationships Australia SA #ShareTheCare #Booklet #ParentingPlan

Our early matters service brings together parenting programs, community education and one-on-one family support to help people build stronger relationships with their children and feel more confident in their parenting role. Participants report greater confidence in managing stress, making sound decisions and supporting their children’s development. Find out more about how our early matters service is making a difference in the lives of families by reading pages 6-9 of our recently released Social Import Report 2025: https://ow.ly/5Llp50XobAF #SocialImpactReport #HealthyRelationships #MentalHealth #ParentingSupport

26,444 clients. 86,776 hours of client services. 131 unique services, programs and courses. Read our new annual report to find out how we continued to respond to the pressing challenges facing our clients and communities this year, including the cost-of-living crisis, increasingly complex needs and the ongoing family violence epidemic. Read the report: https://bit.ly/435bo42 #RelationshipsAustraliaVictoria #SupportingVictorians #AnnualReport

‘Strengthening relationships remains one of the most effective and sustainable ways to improve individual and community outcomes. This year’s Social Impact Report highlights how our work contributes to lasting change not just for individuals, but within families and across communities.’ - Sandra Opoku, Senior Manager Evaluation and Social Impact Now in its 3rd edition, this year’s report shares impact stories that amplify the voices of those using our services, illustrating how connection transforms lives and why nurturing it truly matters. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dkVdC79z We’re also pleased to launch a brand new animation about the importance of healthy relationships for mental health. #SocialImpact #HealthyRelationships #MentalHealth