March 21 marks the fourth anniversary of the National Apology to those affected by Forced Adoption and/or removal practices and policies within Australia. Continue Reading
National Apology Anniversary for Forced Adoption
Same-sex couples in South Australia now eligible to adopt
On Friday 17 February, Minister Close announced a proclamation of the same-sex adoption provisions of the South Australian Adoption (Review) Amendment Act 2016. Continue Reading
Exciting News: New Treatment Available for Hepatitis C
Australia leads the world in treatment strategy for hepatitis C. In March 2016, new highly effective, direct-acting antiviral medicines became publically funded and were made available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Continue Reading
Indaba HIV – Together we can make a positive change!
On 17 November, the Indaba HIV website was officially launched by Relationship Australia South Australia’s PEACE Multicultural Services at the 2016 Australasian HIV & AIDS Conference.
A Celebration of CEO Judith Cross’ Leadership
In late September, we farewelled our inspirational CEO, Judith Cross. Judith has contributed immensely to Relationships Australia SA (RASA) during her 16 years of leadership, and also to COPE (the Centre of Personal Education) in the eight years prior to that.
Focus on Post Separation Services in the Riverland
Relationships Australia SA delivers Post Separation Support Services at most of our locations. Our Berri office has been providing Post Separation Support Services in the Riverland for over a decade. Our practitioners are highly skilled and trained in resolving disputes relating to families, children, finance and property matters.
SWAPv Inaugural Conference, 13 – 15 July
Enhancing child and adolescent well-being and preventing violence in school and early childhood settings
Over three days the Student Wellbeing and Prevention of Violence Centre (SWAPv) brings together national and international researchers in the field of promoting student wellbeing, positive mental health, preventing violence and aggression, bullying and cyberbullying, and other related fields.
AgriForums in the Adelaide Hills
Two free Agricultural Forums will be held in the Adelaide Hills as part of Relationships Australia SA’s Drought Assistance Program. The forums will focus on the effects of environmental fluctuations on farming and farmers. The practical and the personal impacts of negotiating dry seasons will be explored in the forums to support horticulturalists to plan for and adapt to changing climatic conditions.
