Media releases

A container for all PDF based media releases from Relationships Australia

Relationships Australia Welcomes More Services For Families

Relationships Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of the successful tenders for the second batch of 25 Family Relationships Centres (FRCs) that will open their doors in July

Companionship is Relationship Key

The latest Relationships Indicators Survey, launched today, reveals that life-long companionship is what Australians most want from their partners and marriages.

Lack of Time Still the Big Issue for Australian Families

Juggling work and home life commitments remains the number one issue for Australian families and relationships, according to the 2006 Relationships Indicators Survey released today by Relationships Australia.

Technology Changing the Way we Love

The internet, mobile phones and cheaper long distance calls are having a big impact on our relationships. But the impact is largely positive, according to the 2006 Relationships Indicators Survey released today by Relationships Australia.

Younger Australians Different Priorities

Gen Y have different priorities to their older siblings, parents and grandparents, according to the 2006 Relationships Indicators Survey released today by Relationships Australia.

Specialist Relationship Coaching on the Increase

When it comes to relationship problems, Australians are increasingly prepared to turn to professionals for help, according to results released today from the 2006 Relationships Indicators Survey, conducted nationally by Relationships Australia.

"Share The Care" - Teenagers Not Forgotten (Families Week)

Relationships Australia (RA) welcomes the focus of Families Week 2006* on the importance of parenting for young people aged 12 to 18 years in their transition to adulthood. To celebrate this year’s Families Week, RA is piloting its new “Share the Care” parenting plan booklet to help separated parents plan for the needs of their children – particularly teenage children.

Media release-2003 relationship indicators survey

A PDF media release for the 2003 relationship indicators survey

Federal Support for Early Intervention Welcomed

The Federal Government's package of reforms to the Family Law System was an important step towards builing a national prevention and early intervention strategy, the Acting National Chief Executive Officer of Relationships Australia, Ms Susan Holmes said today.

Relationships Australia Applauds The Government's Proposed Family Relationships Centres

Welcoming the release of the Government's Discussion Paper, A New Approach to the Family Law System the President of Relationships Australia, Ms Iyla Davies, said "the Paper proposes the most significant reforms within the family law system in decades".

The 0-5 Years - Make the Most of Them! (Families Week)

During Families Week * Relationships Australia is highlighting the importance of nurturing children aged 0-5. These are the early childhood years that numerous studies who to be of critical importance to an individual's development.

Parents as Grandparents (Families Week) - Not So 'Grand' Second Time Around?

During Families Week* Relationships Australia is highlighting the stresses and strains on an increasing number of Australian grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Nobody really knows how many Australian grandparents are rearing one or more of their children's children but circumstantial evidence suggests it's on the rise and isn't necessarily all that 'grand' either!

Access to Counselling and Mediation Services for Families in Distress (Joint Family Services Sector)

The three industry representative bodies for family relationships services in this country – Catholic Welfare Australia, Family Services Australia and Relationships Australia need an injection of $16M in Federal Funding if they are going to be able to meet current demand and increasing service delivery costs.

Joint Family Services Sector - Family Relationships benefit from Federal Budget

The three industry representative bodies for family relationships services in this country – Catholic Welfare Australia, Family Services Australia and Relationships Australia - congratulate the Australian Government on its commitment to supporting family relationships.

Media Releases

 

Mothers' Day Tips

Your relationship with your mother is as important as any other in your life according to Relationships Australia and while it may not be perfect, you only have one of them so you should appreciate them while you can!

New National Director Appointed

Australia's highly respected voice on relationships, Relationships Australia, has appointed a new National Director, Ms Mary Mertin-Ryan, who has now taken up the position.

Relationships Australia Welcomes Family Relationship Centre Announcement

Australia’s highly respected voice on relationships, Relationships Australia, welcomes the Attorney- General’s announcement yesterday of the location of the first 15 Family Relationship Centres (FRCs). According to Relationships Australia National Director, Ms Mary Mertin-Ryan: “The 15 locations appear to have been well chosen to serve those communities most at need of relationship services while at the same time not neglecting the needs of regional Australia. There is a particularly good balance in the choice of locations between fast-growing urban areas and rural communities.”

Incorporating the Needs of Children

Relationships Australia will be presenting key findings on a study called “Child Inclusive Practice” at a Forum as part of a conference being held in Adelaide today. The study highlights the effectiveness of the Child Inclusive Practice program in helping to reduce the likelihood of conflict even in traditionally high risk areas such as Contact Order Programs and where there has been violence within the family.

Fathers Come First on Fourth

Fathers come first on the 4th of September for Father’s Day and it is an important day to highlight the significant role fathers play in our lives according to Relationships Australia.

Relationships Australia Welcomes Family Relationship Centres

Relationships Australia wholeheartedly welcomes the Australian Government's announcement of the successful tenders for the first 15 of its planned 65 Family Relationships Centres (FRCs).

Domestic Violence - Whose Business Is It?

Relationships Australia working with the Australian Government to help businesses deal with Domestic Violence. Domestic violence is not just a private matter which occurs behind closed doors - it affects the whole community, including workplaces. A recent survey found that 1 in 4 women in Australia had experienced domestic violence at some time in their lives.

Tsunami Trauma Counselling - New South Wales

Relationships Australia (NSW) is aware that, even indirectly, many families and individuals have been affected by the recent traumatic tsunami event in South East Asia. Managing the emotional and physical effects of traumatic events can take some time, and often has an impact on our relationships.

New NT CEO Appointed

President of Relationships Australia, Northern Territory, Doug Gillanders, announced today the appointment of James Lamerton as the new Chief Executive Officer of Relationships Australia, Northern Territory.

Relationships Australia Supports White Ribbon Day And Its Anti-Violence Message

November 25 is International Day for the Elimination of Violence or White Ribbon Day. Relationships Australia is proud to support White Ribbon Day and its message that the community, including men in particular, can take action to reduce the incidence of the domestic and family violence.

Tsunami Trauma Counselling - Queensland

Relationships Australia (Qld) can provide counselling for those affected by the recent traumatic tsunami event by calling 1300 364 277.

Relationships Australia Welcomes Family Relationship Centre in Strathpine

The Attorney-General, Mr Philip Ruddock, today announced that Relationships Australia (Qld) has been successful in being selected as a potential funding recipient for a Family Relationship Centre in Strathpine.

Tsunami Trauma Counselling - South Australia

Relationships Australia (SA) is aware that, even indirectly, many families and individuals have been affected by the recent traumatic tsunami event in South East Asia. Managing the emotional and physical effects of traumatic events can take some time, and often has an impact on our relationships.

Invest In Time For Family Fun (Families Week) 2007

Relationships Australia fully endorses the theme of this year’s Families Week – Families Investing in Time Together (FITT). The central message is that one of the most valuable commodities in today’s world is time and that to invest in time with your family at any age is to show them that they are loved and valued.

Relationships Australia's Response to "Sorry" Statement

The Federal Government’s historic apology is the first step to the nation’s healing, according to Relationships Australia.

Work-Life Balance: Possibility or Pipedream? (National Families Week 2008)

Many families today are experiencing the dilemmas of trying to balance their working lives and the needs of family relationships and children. National Families Week 2008 Media Release from Relationships Australia.

Australians' Concern That Money Stress May Meltdown Their Relationships, Doubles In Two Years

New relationship research undertaken at the onset of the global economic crisis shows that the number of Australians concerned that financial insecurity is a major stress on relationships has more than doubled in two years. While concern about finances was rated as a major pressure on relationships by just 18 percent of people in 2006, two years later that figure has skyrocketed to 40 percent.

Ten Years of Relationship Surveys Reveal Barriers to Long-Lasting Love

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. The 2008 Relationships Australia/CUA Relationships Indicators Survey is being officially launched today to mark Relationships Australia’s 60th Anniversary.