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Relationships Australia NSW

Locality: Macquarie Park, New South Wales

Phone: 1300 364 277

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25.01.2022 COVID-19 made many activities this year grind to a halt. But it didn’t stop one grandparent’s group from coming together to ward off the loneliness that came with lockdown and restrictions. Supported by Relationship Australia NSW's Community Builders program, the group was a collaborative project with the Dept of Communities and Justice NSW - safer together, Multicultural NSW, and the City of Ryde. In addition to their fabulous online choir, the group were also able to take part in specific workshops about local services and issues affecting the community, English classes and fitness sessions. We're so proud of our Community Builders program and all they do to support to vulnerable families living in the wider Northern Sydney area.

23.01.2022 With youth unemployment at 14.5% and rising, many young people have made the difficult decision to move back home. In this article for the ABC, our Practice Specialist Megan Solomon says communication before moving back is key to avoiding tension, allowing everyone to be clear on boundaries and expectations.

21.01.2022 Money and finances can cause a lot of stress for couples. Do you keep things separate or pile in together? Is there a way to do financial planning without tension? Talking finances can be an awkward conversation to have, but a vital step in avoiding conflict down the track.

21.01.2022 Relationships and parenting are never easy, and adding a pandemic into the mix has placed strains on couples like never before. In the latest episode of the Feed Play Love podcast, our CEO Elisabeth Shaw chats to Shevonne about the added pressure couples have experienced and how COVID is affecting our relationships.

19.01.2022 Our friends at The University of Melbourne are conducting a national study about the wellbeing of parents of young children during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re parents of children aged 3-7, who usually attend childcare, please consider taking part in their 20 minute survey. Findings will help them to understand how to improve advocacy and supports for the wellbeing of parents and young children in childcare. https://education.unimelb.edu.au//parent-and-child-wellbei

18.01.2022 Today is White Ribbon Day, a day close to our hearts. White Ribbon Australia's vision is echoed in many of our domestic and family violence services including our Safer Pathways program, Taking Responsibility service and Women Choice and Change programs. Domestic violence is a disturbingly common issue in Australia and has become even more prevalent during the pandemic. Calls to domestic violence helplines have dramatically increased, and in March alone, Google recorded a 75% spike in internet searches relating to support for domestic violence. As an organisation, we rise to the challenge of this increased demand, and our collective recognition of White Ribbon Day is a crucial step in this direction. https://bit.ly/3nJaX8z

18.01.2022 This week is National NAIDOC Week, a time to celebrate and acknowledge the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander’s 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. It's about celebrating that we have the o...ldest continuing cultures on the planet! Here at Relationship Australia NSW we're encouraging all staff to get involved in a number of ways, like researching the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional owners of their own suburb, or learning the meanings of local or national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander place names and words. Or simply to get involved in one of the many many events that are on offer this week. You can join in too, here https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events

17.01.2022 Feeling utterly exhausted? You're not alone. Experts warn that without urgent interventions, more people will die from pandemic-related mental ill health than the coronavirus with our 18-24 year olds particularly at risk of burnout. Our CEO joined last night's triple j's Hack program to discuss what's going on.

17.01.2022 This year, many of us have experienced feelings of stress and anxiety like never before. The combination of working from home, online schooling and fears and uncertainty due to the pandemic have led to a lot of us feeling burnt out. Relationships Australia NSW shares some advice on making mental health a priority when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

14.01.2022 Do you work in family law or psychology? Our Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution (CHC81115) offers you the opportunity to extend your career into mediation. You'll develop the skills and knowledge to help families through separation and to make decisions that support their family going forward. Places are limited. To explore all your options for the new year, book a call with our Training and Education Specialist at [email protected] or phone 9425 4931.... https://bit.ly/33SlvKY

11.01.2022 The dating scene can be a minefield of potential for hurt and disappointment, and infidelity is not uncommon. Most of us will know someone it has happened to, or encountered it ourselves. There are some red flags to look out for, even in those first initial dates assuming we can tone down our rose-coloured glasses long enough to see! Our CEO, Elisabeth Shaw, writes for body+soul.

11.01.2022 Earlier this month our CEO was invited to join Channel 7's The Morning Show to discuss how the pandemic has affected relationships. We found that 42% of people have experienced a negative change in their partnerships. If you missed it, you can watch the six minute segment here - https://7news.com.au//new-research-reveals-the-toll-covid-

08.01.2022 This year has led to significant changes on the home front, which has put strain on relationships of all forms. Demand for support to help people through, has never been higher. Our Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling (CHC81015) is your path to a rewarding and worthwhile career as a relationship counsellor. The qualification is recognised Australia-wide and will equip you to provide advice and support to those struggling with relationship issues. Relationships Aust...ralia NSW delivers this qualification in partnership with Australian Institute of Social Relations (RTO 102358). Find out more or to secure your place https://bit.ly/368VSqC

06.01.2022 With domestic and family violence on the rise in Australia, it's important to be able to identify red flags in our relationships, and those of family and friends. In the lead up to White Ribbon Day, Relationships Australia NSW Practice Specialist, Annette Coleman, spoke to Body & Soul about spotting the signs and where to go for help.

06.01.2022 Many of us probably know couples who have ended up in a successful, loving relationship after meeting online. But we're also likely to know others who have had a terrible experience in the virtual dating world. Online, it can be difficult to determine someone's intentions, or if they are really who they say they are. In this latest article for Body & Soul, our CEO provides tips on how to manage your experience when looking for a partner virtually.

06.01.2022 There are lots of exciting new opportunities here at Relationships Australia NSW. Our work builds stronger relationships for individuals, couples, families and communities, especially those who are in greatest need, facing complex issues and have limited access to resources and services. If you share our vision, we'd love for you to join our team: https://clientapps.jobadder.com//relationships-australia-n

05.01.2022 Tune in to the Morning Show on Channel 7 from around 10.30am to hear what our CEO Elisabeth Shaw has to say about the positive and negative impacts the pandemic and lockdown has had on couples and what you can do if you're having relationship issues. Watch here: https://7plus.com.au/live-tv

05.01.2022 RANSW is receiving 2,000 calls a month more than this time last year, so we know relationships are suffering thanks to a very tough year. Healthy relationships take work. Last week we appeared on Channel 7 The Morning Show to offer some insight on how to manage.

03.01.2022 As we enter new or different life stages, it is important to have friends we can relate to and share our experiences with. Meeting new people as an adult can be tricky, but according to our CEO there's some simple hacks on offer to help form new friendships: https://www.abc.net.au//three-things-angie-tried-/12775176

03.01.2022 According to the 2019 ABC's Australia Talks National Survey, over 13% of Australians meet their partner at work or a work event. If you find yourself as one of those 13%, should you have to tell your boss and colleagues? Does one of you have to find a new job elsewhere? And what constitutes the tipping point of it becoming a 'relationship' anyway? Our CEO talks to the The Sydney Morning Herald.

02.01.2022 We proudly acknowledge the International Day of People with Disability - Australia. As an organisation, we’re committed to ensuring inclusivity and access to meaningful opportunities, supports and services for those who live with a disability. Accessibility will be a key focus next year, as we conduct an audit of all our internal office spaces. We'll also build on our learnings from the work being conducted through our Disability Royal Commission Counselling Service. Support... offered has included NDIS package applications; housing homeless clients; working with young men living with intellectual disability made unemployed through the pandemic; and generally managing an increased number of referrals because of high levels of anxiety, low mood and disorientation. With many people living with disability telling the Disability Royal Commission they felt ‘forgotten and ignored, stressed and frightened’, we'll continue doing what we can to see an end to that.

01.01.2022 This time of year is notorious for putting a strain on finances, and relationships especially with the challenges of a tough year. Communication is key. Our CEO Elisabeth Shaw talks to The New Daily about how the year we've had might just be the time to try a simpler kind of holiday period, offering a chance to create new traditions.