Would your relationship benefit from $200 worth of relationship counselling or education?

Would your relationship benefit from $200 worth of relationship counselling or education? Could you do with some assistance around communication, intimacy or managing differences?   

On July 1, the Federal Government will begin trialling the Stronger Relationships program. The program aims to provide 100,000 couples with access to a $200 subsidy for counselling or education services.

The subsidy can be used by couples to seek help with preparation for committed relationships, intimacy, marriage and relationship milestones such as becoming parents, economic changes and step-parenting.

The subsidy will be available to couples who are married, intending to marry or who are in committed relationships, and includes de-facto and same-sex couples. 

Evidence tells us that people in healthy relationships and their children are likely to live longer, report fewer health problems and use health and wellbeing services substantially less than people in distressed relationships. So it makes social and economic sense to invest in strengthening relationships.  

For more than 60 years, Relationships Australia Queensland has been providing couples with counselling and education. We are experienced relationship educators and welcome the Government’s commitment to early intervention for couples.

Relationships Australia Queensland will be offering a relationship education program that is covered by the subsidy and is flexible to our client’s needs. The education program is evidence based and was developed by a team of psychologists led by Professor Kim Halford, an internationally renowned couples expert and clinical psychologist.    

CEO of Relationships Australia Queensland, Shane Klintworth, said,

“Couples and families benefit when they have the skills to manage difficult times in their relationships. The Federal Government’s vouchers will provide couples with access to education that will build those skills and ultimately enhance relationships.” 

If you would like to register your interest in the $200 counselling and education subsidy program please fill out this form. We will forward more information once full details are announced by the Federal Government.  

For more information visit Department of Social Services website.