Child Consultation - SA

Child consultation does not usually involve a child being part of the decision making process but rather enables them to have their views presented for consideration as part of either counselling or mediation processes.

Why is child consultation important?

Parental conflict can have a significant negative impact on the mental health of children.

Generally children do not have a ‘voice’ during these times and it can be difficult for them to be caught in the middle of their parents. Child consultation can help to address parents’ concerns about their children’s reactions to separation or significant family issues.

What are the advantages of child consultation?

Child consultation can help parents to hear what their children are saying without feeling the other parent/family members are manipulating what the child is saying.

Parents are then able to make more objective parenting plans and decisions on behalf of their children. There may also be some indirect benefits in terms of clearer communication about joint parenting and focussing on their child’s needs which may enhance the joint parenting relationship and reduce their child’s exposure to conflict between parents.

Hearing and language interpreters are available upon request.

For further information on our Child consultation service, please download a copy of our Child consultation brochure (PDF document).

Contact Us

Relationships Australia (SA)
55 Hutt Street
Adelaide
South Australia 5000 Phone: (08) 8223 4566 (metro callers)
1800 182 325 (country callers)

TTY: (08) 8227 1859
Fax: (08) 8232 2898
Email: mail@rasa.org.au

Our Child Consultation service is funded by the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.