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Moving Into Aged Care Facilities
Moving house is considered one of the most unsettling life events and can be particularly stressful for older people moving from their home into residential care. If the move is a result of a medical crisis or done quickly with little time to prepare, this can add to the distress. And if your loved one is experiencing dementia, moving into residential care can be confusing and frightening.
2020 – The year of relationships | Why couples should seek counselling
Possibly the most unexpected outcome of the COVID-19 crisis has been the intense focus on our relationships. Being in lockdown has forced us to spend time together in ways that many of us have not experienced before.
Rize Above Violence Program – Community Consultation Open!
Have your say in the Rize Above community consultation process! We are inviting your input to make sure the community is at the heart of this work. We want to know what is important for your community.
Family Support Webinars – listen to the recordings!
We recorded three webinars with information on coping during COVID-19. Great tips to help you with parenting, healthy relationships, managing screen time and staying connected!
Victims of Crime Counselling and Support
From 1 July 2020, Relationships Australia South Australia will provide trauma-based counselling and peer support to adult and child victims of crime as they move through the criminal justice process.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020
Monday 15 June was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, providing an opportunity for communities globally to advocate for those affected by abuse of older people.
12th Anniversary of the South Australian Apology to Child Victims of Child Abuse while in State Care
On 17 June 2008, the South Australian Government apologised on behalf of the current and previous Parliaments of South Australia, to those who were abused as children while in State care.
Time to just be kids: How Time for Kids volunteer carers are making a difference
Sisters Sarah and Paula were matched with carers by Time for Kids in 2016, at 8 and 9 years old. Their mum is a single parent who doesn’t have a great deal of support. Both of the girls take on many of the household responsibilities and also care for their younger siblings.
Trauma-based counselling services for victims of crime
Relationships Australia South Australia is pleased to be appointed to provide therapeutic counselling services to South Australian victims of crime over the next three years.