Resources

Our Publications

Relationships Australia is involved in a wide range of research, practice and social policy activities. We work with our clients, and with other organisations to produce publications that support and assist our clients. This area contains recent publications that Relationships Australia has produced or has contributed to producing. Some of these publications are available for you to download in PDF format, and all are available for purchase by completing an online order form. See Our Publications.

Bookshops

Relationships Australia has two bookshops; Relationships Australia (NSW) Booksellers and the Relationships Australia Bookshop (SA).  Both offer books supporting the work of Relationships Australia.

• Relationships Australia (NSW) Booksellers carefully selects a range of specialist books, DVDs and CDs for clients, students, teachers and professionals.  Our resources are recommended by our expert staff, sourced from all over the world, and sold at the best prices possible.  The bookshop also offers resources from the Gottman Institute (U.S.A.) at considerable savings.
  
• Visit the Relationships Australia Bookshop, shop-front in South Australia, or at www.rabooks.com.au to buy specialist books on - mental health, counselling, relationships, parenting, abuse, grief and for a range of teaching tools - for the individual, health professional, teacher and educator.
  
  If you can't find what you're looking for in our selection of 5000 titles, or unsure how to get a book from overseas, we can help through our book 'hunting' service.
• For the individual, we provide a range or resources to assist in responding to issues that may be occurring in their life.
• We have an extensive range of books for children and teenagers providing valuable resources for parents and children alike to respond to many of life's challenges.
• Health professionals can access an extensive range of resources relating to mental health, counselling and therapy.
• Gottman Institute Resources for parents, couples and counsellors are available at www.rabooks.com.au
  
• Teachers and educators can access a range of resources with topics including classroom issues, professional development, and St Luke's Innovative Resources.

Libraries and Information Services

Relationships Australia has two library services; the Family Relationships Information and Library Service (FRiLS), in New South Wales, and the Library and Information Service in South Australia.

• The Family Relationships Information & Library Service (NSW) has one of the most extensive collections of materials in Australia on family therapy, couples counselling, family dispute resolution, and related topics.  It contains over 4000 books, 180 audio/visual items and 60 journal titles.  The library also has access to the most relevant databases in the field.
  
  FRiLS exists primarily to service the staff and students of Relationships Australia (NSW).  Therapists in private practice and other organisations may apply for membership.  Members of the public may arrange to browse the collection by appointment only.
• The Library and Information Service (SA) is a community service, providing information and referral advice to South Australians who have specific needs.  It is also available to course participants, professionals from organisations and institutions and to the general public within South Australia.
  

Links

Relevant and useful links to other websites, including; General Interest, Australian Government, Family Violence and Sexual Assault, Health and Mental Health, Legal and Financial, Parenting, Problem Gambling, Relationship Concerns, Separation and Divorce, and Rural links.

Help and Support Numbers

Crisis Help and Support Services  - telephone crisis, information and support lines.

Research

Relationships Australia is involved in a wide range of research, practice and social policy activities. Here you will find information on research findings, statistics and policy. See Research.

News and Media Releases

Site news and media releases from Relationships Australia.

Professional Training

Information on training for professionals in the area of family therapy, counselling and family dispute resolution. Go to Professional Training.

Conferences

A listing of Australian and international conferences that focus on relationship research, policy and related areas.

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events and key dates relevant to relationships.

FAQs

Responses to Frequently Asked Questions of Relationships Australia.