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Relationships Australia and CUA – partners in promoting the well-being of Australian families

We are pleased to announce a new community-business partnership between Relationships Australia and CUA, Australia’s largest member-owned financial institution.

Valued Patron of Relationships Australia

The Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce, has accepted our invitation to be Patron. Her commitment to human rights and concern for family tie in with our vision for “Positive and respectful relationships for all Australians”.

Celebrating 60 years

The 60th anniversary of Relationships Australia was party time with a look over the shoulder to see how far we - and Australia - have come.

Ten Years of Surveys Reveal Barriers to Long-lasting Relationships

Financial difficulties, work stress and the pressures of raising children, have consistently featured as key factors leading to relationship problems in Surveys conducted by Relationships Australia over the past ten years.

First Anniversary of the Apology

On 13 February 2009, approximately 300 leaders in South Australian State and Local Government, business, and the education and community sectors met in Adelaide to mark the 1st anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations.

Speech by Lillian Holt on the 1st Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations

A PDF copy of the speech by Lillian Holt at the 1st Anniversary of National Apology to the Stolen Generations which was hosted by Reconciliation South Australia in Adelaide on 13th February 2009.

In your time of need… Call.

Relationships Australia expresses our heartfelt concern for all those affected by the current bushfires. Our thoughts are with you during this time of extremity.

ACSIG-media-release20090408.pdf

A pdf copy of the Media Release from ACSIG (Australian Community Services Industry Group), 8 April 2009

Australian Community Services Industry Group formed

Relationships Australia has become one of seven founding members of a new body formed to provide a national voice on issues affecting the delivery of social services to disadvantaged and vulnerable Australians.

Open Letter - Invitation to Join ACSIG

A PDF copy of an Open Letter - Invitation to join Australian Community Services Industry Group (ACSIG)

Everyday people, extraordinary contribution

Relationships Australia says thank you.

Our partner recognised for community contribution

Relationships Australia’s community-business partner CUA (Credit Union Australia) was recently recognised for its contribution to the community, winning the 2009 Australian Business Awards for Community Contribution in the finance industry.

Free booklet to support separating men

Relationships Australia's Booklet 'Men and Separation – Navigating the Future', is now available with support from beyondblue and MensLine.

Support the prevention of child abuse: 20 minute survey

NAPCAN (National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) is asking every Australian adult to play a part in supporting the prevention of child abuse by participating in the nation’s largest attitudinal survey ever.

Tapestry of Trauma Conference

Practitioners who support people affected by trauma are invited to attend the inaugural Tapestry of Trauma Conference, from 11 to 13 November 2009 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Free seminars on managing change

Learn about managing change in your life through free public seminars to be provided across Australia, supported by Relationships Australia’s community - business partnership with CUA (Credit Union Australia).

Have your say! Support survey for families and friends of missing people

If you have a family member or friend who is currently missing, or has been missing previously, you are invited to complete the following survey.

A Day to End Family and Domestic Violence - White Ribbon Day: 25 November

Not violent, not silent: making violence against women a thing of the past

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence

Commit – Act – Demand: We CAN End Violence against Women!

Top Tips to Survive Christmas

Christmas is a stressful time as all our expectations of ourselves and our family come into focus on one day. Our family and our life may not be exactly what we dream about, but we can manage the expectations and focus on enjoying the season anyway.

Youth Capturing the Heart of the Riverland

Relationships Australia (SA), supported by local schools and a local youth group, developed a community based initiative involving local youth in the Riverland, called ‘Celebrating the Riverland’. The initiative involved a student photographic competition where an insightful and inspiring collection of photographs were taken by the young people of the Riverland.

DIY renovation manual for men and relationships

Many men tell us that they didn’t see the problems in their relationship before it was too late. These guys wish they had done maintenance work on their love lives, before things detoriated too far.

Make a wish come true

Wish Day on 29 April is a fundraising event that helps the Make a Wish Foundation grant cherished wishes to seriously ill children.

Fatherhood Poetry Project

Relationships Australia and the Australian Poetry Centre have joined forces to produce a book on Dads and what being a dad or fatherhood means to Australians. Sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers …