My 8-year-old daughter is wetting the bed most nights. She is a heavy sleeper and seldom wakes easily.
My 8-year-old daughter is wetting the bed
State Government unveils memorial to past forced adoptions
A memorial to parents, adoptees and families who suffered loss through forced adoptions was unveiled by Premier Jay Weatherill on Thursday 14 July, four years after he apologised in State Parliament for policies that allowed the forced removal of children from their mothers.
Sorry Day 2016 Wrap Up
This year’s National Sorry Day event took place on Thursday 26 May at the Stolen Generation Memorial and Healing Garden, Stebonheath Park, Andrews Farm with festivities and a community lunch taking place afterwards at the John McVeity Centre.
283 members of the community attended the events, including 82 children as well as the 20 teachers & principals; officials from the local government including 5 local elected members; 40 staff from RASA and supporting agencies. Continue Reading
PEACE Community Ambassadors Project
In 2015, our PEACE Multicultural Services in collaboration with the Office for Problem Gambling launched the first ever “Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Gambling Help Action Plan 2015” following extensive consultation with over 20 different communities. The action plan highlights an enormous need to address stigma associated with gambling problems and seeking help. The idea of the Community Ambassadors Project came out as a result of community consultations on “Have Your Say Day” held in May 2015. Continue Reading
Need for More Talk on End of Life Decisions
A survey conducted by Relationships Australia has found that only five per cent of female and eight per cent of male respondents have written an end of life plan or advanced care directive to guide their family and medical professionals.
Elevating the Heart of the Hills
An estimated 500 people flocked to the Adelaide Hills’ town of Gumeracha to enjoy an inspiring program of live music, interactive workshops and entertainment at Relationships Australia SA’s Elevate Festival on the 27 February, 2016. Continue Reading
Legal letdown: Gran fears for her family
A reader worries about her grandchildren after psychologist’s reports appear to be ignored.
How can we reach troubled teenage son?
My son has reached those difficult teenage years.
Distress when mum, sisters push me away
I feel like I am going mad. I desperately need your help.
Childhood Trauma Conference Wrap Up
Thirteen Relationships Australia SA staff attended the Childhood Trauma Conference in Melbourne from 6-10 June. This international conference focuses on innovation in therapeutic approaches with children, young people and families, and draws over 2000 delegates from around the world. Our staff had the opportunity to listen to seminal thinkers such as Dan Siegel, Pat Ogden, Judy Atkinson, Vittorio Gallese, Russell Meares and many others. Continue Reading
