Relationships Australia provides counselling, support and courses to increase safety and reduce violence in families. Our services are available to men, women and children who have experienced violences.

Sometimes in families, there is aggression and tension that can lead to violence which hurts everyone. Family violence has long-term implications, especially for children. Children who grow up in families, where there is violence or abuse, are more likely to perform poorly at school, have low self esteem and have mental health issues as adults.

With commitment and support, families who experience violence can learn new ways to manage their problems and relate to each other.

Our programs aim to promote non-violent, respectful and caring relationships and include:

• Individual, couple and family counselling
• Specialised programs for aggressors who want to change their behaviour
• Support groups for women who have experienced violence in their relationships
• Assistance for children who experience violence

Support is available as face to face counselling in a variety of locations, telephone counselling or online counselling. We do not offer emergency counselling services.  We also offer courses and seminars, which often take place in the evening or on weekends.

Our staff

We have an experienced team of counsellors and group work facilitators with qualifications and experience in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Group Work facilitation.  Their qualifications meet the approval requirements of the Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department. Professional supervision and on-going training are provided to all staff to ensure a high quality of service. Staff use a range of approaches, based on what is appropriate for clients and their particular issues.

Fees

The fee for counselling and groupwork is based on a sliding scale, according to household income. For counselling, no referral is required, simply telephone us for an appointment. Day and evening appointments are available at all branches. Waiting times for a counselling appointment vary according to the current level of demand and your availability.

For groupwork courses, no referral is required, and courses are available in most regions, depending on level of demand. Simply telephone us and we will endeavour to place you in a course tha can meet your needs.

Contact

To find out more, or to book a phone appointment please call us on 1300 364 277.