Support with family
Families are complex and diverse. They come in all shapes and sizes, and they define themselves.
Relationships with our family members, be it our partner, children or extended family, can influence our lives deeply.
Sometimes families need support. Especially during difficult times, or when circumstances change.
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We support all types of families in many different ways, and for all kinds of reasons:
- Strengthening family relationships
- Parenting children at any age
- Foster parenting
- Supporting families after adoption
- Helping parents manage separation
- Preparing for a new relationship.
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Services |
Family Relationship Counselling, support to repair and strengthen family relationships.
Children's Contact Service, helps children to stay connected to all members of their family after a family separation, through providing a safe place for Changeovers and Supervised Contact Visits.
Family Dispute Resolution, also known as mediation, supports families who are separating to reach agreement on a range of matters including parenting arrangements, finances and property.
Family Relationship Centres, provide family dispute resolution services and support for couples experiencing separation and divorce. They also assist families at all stages of their relationships by providing information and referrals to other services.
iKiDs, provides support for children, aged up to 18 years old, during and after parental separation.
Post Adoption Support Services, responds to the needs of people who have been involved in adoption.
Post Separation Cooperative Parenting, provides support for separated parents to manage relationships better and focus on the needs of the children.
PEACE Multicultural Services, provides multicultural families with information, advocacy and referral of issues to do with HIV, hepatitis C and gambling.
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Courses |
Our Parenting courses that address many different family issues. Some courses include:
- Making step parenting work
- Focus on kids: Dad's place, Mum's place
- Meeting challenges with your adolescent.
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Books |
Our library and bookshop has a collection on wide range of family and relationship topics.
- Children's Books
- Books for Teens
- Parenting.
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Resources |
Our Booklets help discuss many family issues. Booklets include:
- Partners: A guide to successful relationships
- On Being a Dad
- What about the children.
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Links |
Other websites about family relationships that you may be interested in can be found in our links page.
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