Queensland

Relationships Australia (QLD) provides relationship support services to individuals, couples and families throughout Queensland.  Our services aim to strengthen and build relationships, resolve relationship breakdown issues and support the best interests of children through family separation.

We also offer a number of specialist counselling services, courses and education programs.  Please see our list of services below for more information on our wide range of services.

Our confidential and non-judgemental services are available to people from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation.  We are committed to promoting relationships that are respectful, fair and safe, particularly where people and communities are at risk or vulnerable.

With 60 years of experience, Relationships Australia remains the leading provider of relationship support services in Australia.  We are a community-based, non-profit organisation with no religious affiliation.  All of our services are offered in a confidential and respectful environment and supported by professional staff.

Please call us on 1300 364 277 to find out more information or to book an appointment.

Relationships Australia (QLD) is an incorporated organisation and registered charity with Deductible Gift Recipient status.  Please contact us on 1300 364 277 if you would like to make a fully tax deductible donation to support the work of Relationships Australia (QLD).

Wide range of services

Relationships Australia (QLD) offers a wide range of supportive services for individuals, couples, families and communities. These include:

Counselling and Support Services

• Relationship Counselling
  
• Individual Counselling
• Telephone Counselling
  

Family Separation Services

• Family Dispute Resolution – assisting separating couples reach agreements on parenting, property and financial matters.
  
• Children’s Contact Service - providing safe and positive contact arrangements for children whose parents have separated.
  
• Parenting Orders Program – assisting separated parents meet contact arrangements and reduce conflict.
  
• Family Relationship Centre – helping families build better relationships.
  

Specialised Counselling Services

• Victims Counselling and Support Service – assisting people whose lives have been impacted by crime to resume their lives.
  
• Gambling Help Service – helping people regain control of their gambling.
  
• Aftercare Resource Centre (ARC) – counselling and support for former residents of care.
  
• Youth Support Services – support for young people at risk of disengaging from learning.
• Rainbow Service - specialised support for people from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
  
• Employee Assistance Program – counselling and support for your employees and their families.
  

Family Support Services

• Referral for Active Intervention – improving the safety and wellbeing of children and families who have been in contact with the Department of Child Safety. 
• Family Support Service - providing information, support and resources to strengthen families and communities.
• Domestic and Family Violence Prevention – groups for people who have been abused, and groups for people who are behaving abusively and want to change.
  
• Family Counselling
  
• Family Relationship Centres - helping families build better relationships.
  

Education and Courses

• Couple Education - Pre-marriage Course
  
• Family Skills and Parenting Courses
  
• Building Better Relationships Courses
• Family Violence Prevention and Recovery Courses
• Alternatives to Aggression Course

Extensive Coverage Throughout Queensland

Relationships Australia (QLD) operates from nearly 50 venues throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales.  Telephone counselling is also available to people who are unable to access a branch office.  Please call 1300 364 277 to find out where your closest venue is located or to make an appointment.

Skilled, Experienced Staff

All of our professional staff are qualified with tertiary qualifications and trained to meet the high standards of Relationships Australia. Our staff receive regular training sessions and we have an established procedure of monitoring skill levels. Staff are regularly kept up-to-date with information on current best practice standards and new research on emerging areas of counselling. In addition, Relationships Australia often commissions and engages in research to further our knowledge and skills. All of our staff have sworn an Oath of Confidentiality under the Family Law Act and all counselling sessions are private and confidential. The only exception is where a child or individual may be at harm.

Federal and State Governments Support

Relationships Australia (QLD) is an accredited service provider under the Australian Attorney-General. We are funded, in part, by the Australian Government Department Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and the Attorney-General’s Department as well as the Queensland Government Department of Communities. In order to secure funding, Relationships Australia must demonstrate a high level of skill and experience in delivering services as well as possessing quality administrative and reporting services. You can be assured that our internal procedures and practices as well as our service delivery all meet the highest standards possible in Australia.

All programs offered by the agency are operated under Service Agreements with either the State or Federal Governments, requiring us to meet prescribed standards of professional and administrative practice. The remaining funding comes from client fees and donations.

If you are thinking of using one of our services, you may like to read our:

• Privacy Statement (pdf)
• Mission and Values (pdf)
• Client Rights and Responsiblities (pdf)

Please ASK US a question if you have a query or need to provide feedback, or contact the Queensland office closest to you.