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13 March 2024
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Marriage Equality Bill passes parliament
At 5.58pm on 7 December 2017 history was made by the Parliament of Australia passing the Marriage Equality Bill. The bill received overwhelming support from almost all parties and their...
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Relationships Australia joins leading health organisations supporting marriage equality
Marriage Discrimination is Harmful to LGBTI Australians’ Health As leading health organisations we call on the Australian Government to legislate for marriage equality and put an end to marriage discrimination....
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15
Relationships Australia Qld is supporting the United Nations World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on Thursday June 15. On this day communities across the world honour our older people, and...
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Working with those impacted by Cyclone Debbie
Clarke Creek is a small community 2.5 hours south of Mackay and one of the remote and regional communities hardest hit after ex-tropical Cyclone Debbie crossed the Queensland Coast almost...
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Launch of Queensland Violence against Women Prevention Plan 2016-22
On 3rd November 2016, the Queensland Office for Women and Domestic Violence Reform announced the release of the Queensland Violence against Women Prevention Plan 2016-22. The Plan has been...
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Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016
Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 The Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 (the Bill) was passed by the Queensland...
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RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING AWARENESS WEEK – 25 to 31 July 2016
Today sees the start of Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW) in Queensland, an event established to raise awareness of the importance of gambling responsibly. With the many opportunities readily...
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The Power of Words
Communication, conflict management, and family separation is my field. Today on my drive to work I was pondering the power of words. How easy it is for words to influence...
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Research Opportunity: Have you experienced a relationship breakup in the last 12 months?
Have you experienced a relationship breakup in the last 12 months? Researchers at Bond University are investigating how well individuals cope with relationship breakups. By understanding how individuals adjust after...
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Don’t Underestimate Your Influence
Recently a co-worker came in to the office with a young boy who hasn’t had the easiest of times in his life and on this particular day a significant event...
