This content rich annual report shows how we are making an impact and it is aligned to our Strategic Plan 2016-21.
Research & Tools
Think differently to make a difference in child crisis
Family safety can only come from rethinking the whole child protection system, a symposium has been told in Adelaide this morning.
Response to risks as important as screening for risks
Don’t just screen –respond.
Simple Steps to Safer Families: Australian Association of Family Therapy Conference
The annual Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT) Conference is shaping up to be one that is not to be missed. Held in Adelaide on 19-20 October, this year’s theme is Family therapy and social justice – Collapsing the divisions of inequality. Continue Reading
Chronic pain ‘hurts relationships too’
Chronic pain sufferers are getting a double whammy of distress from poor health and strained relationships, a counselling conference has heard this weekend.
Focus on Family Safety: Risk Management in Practice Forum
Relationships Australia South Australia is delighted to be hosting Professor Amy Holtzworth-Munroe (Indiana University), Dr Troy McEwan (Swinburne University) and Dr Jamie Lee at a public forum 18 July 2016, Focus on Family Safety: Risk Management in Practice. Continue Reading
RASA staff to hear latest innovations in child trauma
Thirteen RASA staff will hear the latest innovations and discoveries in child trauma this week. The Childhood Trauma conference, which opens today in Melbourne, brings international speakers for workshops, presentations and panel sessions. Continue Reading
Truthful, beneficial and respectful – how clients feel about being asked ‘hard questions’
Research studies, several peak bodies and our own practice wisdom tell us the same thing: we as service providers need to screen families for many risks when they use our services.
Humankind website launched to provide relationship support to those living with chronic illness
Relationships Australia has a website, www.humankind-relationships.com.au that supports people living with chronic illness and their loved ones to achieve positive and respectful relationships. Humankind provides relationship information, support and resources appropriate for people living with a chronic illness, their loved ones and for practitioners working with clients living with chronic illness.
New – Elder Relationship Services
The Relationships Australia SA Elder Relationship Services is a new counselling and mediation service to support families who need help negotiating complex issues related to ageing. The service will be run as a twelve month trial from 1 January 2016.