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Blog Post | 25 May, 2020
Are you at risk of being targeted for online abuse? Let’s take a moment to think about safety when using devices that are connected to the internet.
Social media, video-conferencing apps, voice calls and text chats have been helping to bridge the physical divide brought about by COVID-19. So we have been working, learning and socialising online more than ever before.
For many Australians, this has been a positive experience. For others, though, they are more at risk than ever when it comes to experiencing online abuse such as stalking, sharing of intimate images, or harassment. While these... Read more
Blog Post | 10 June, 2020
Now is the time to talk about elder abuse.
As communities across Australia begin the slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, we all must recognise the increased risk that older members of our communities have faced, and continue to face, as a result of elder abuse.
Staff within our services here at Relationships Australia Queensland have reported an increase in requests for assistance from older Queenslanders at risk of, or experiencing, elder abuse. This is consistent with reports from other services and researchers both in... Read more
Blog Post | 14 July, 2020
New data shows nearly 600,000 Aussies lost their jobs in April alone, following social distancing measures implemented as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. This doesn’t include the six million+ people currently on JobKeeper – even if they have been stood down or aren’t working at the moment.
Losing your job can have a significant impact on your mental wellbeing at the best of times, let alone in the middle of a global pandemic.
Fear and anxiety around unemployment might... Read more
Blog Post | 08 October, 2021
I’m feeling exhausted and my mental health is suffering. Why is this happening?
An RAQ mental health professional explores the ongoing mental health impacts of COVID-19 and offers advice to look after your emotional wellbeing.
“In the year 1800, not a single country had a life expectancy over 40 years of age. The world has changed.” – Anonymous
It’s indisputable that our world has changed with COVID-19. And it’s changed in so many ways – from the extreme impacts such as a growing mortality rate of nearly 5 million people dying, to less extreme impacts of not being able to buy toilet... Read more
Blog Post | 28 February, 2022
COVID has changed our daily routines, separated us from loved ones, and put a pause on our future plans.
While it’s important to acknowledge that some people have suffered from COVID-related issues such as loneliness, loss of income, or increased rates of domestic violence, there have been some positive outcomes from the pandemic too.
Some people might be feeling more grateful for their friends and family, making increased efforts to spend quality time together post-lockdown.
Or perhaps they’re enjoying the flexibility of working from home as this has become a more common practice... Read more
Blog Post | 19 May, 2023
Coercive control is a form of abuse in which the abuser exerts power and control over the victim.
Older people are especially vulnerable to coercive control as a form of elder abuse.
In this blog post, we detail signs and examples of coercive control of seniors.
“Coercive control is at the core of domestic and family violence. It is a pattern of deliberate behaviours perpetrated against a person to create a climate of fear, isolation, intimidation, and humiliation.”
-Queensland Former Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk
“Coercive control might be subtle but it is insidious and it does cost lives... Read more
Blog Post | 19 June, 2020
Has the coronavirus outbreak impacted your mood? How about your physical health, or how often you drink alcohol?
New research has found that self-isolation and restrictions related to COVID-19 have changed a lot for Australians’ lives.
Many of us have experienced feelings of anxiety and loneliness since the outbreak. Some have enjoyed the slower pace of life. And some want to continue social distancing when this is all over.
The coronavirus has impacted us all in one way or another... Read more
Blog Post | 29 July, 2020
We don’t need a study to tell us the coronavirus has turned our world upside-down. The COVID-19 outbreak and related social distancing measures have brought significant changes to the way we work, live, and socialise.
Many of us have felt anxious and lonely as a result. Some of us have experienced feelings of depression and low mood. But how have our relationships been impacted by the coronavirus restrictions?
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Blog Post | 12 June, 2020
The impacts of COVID-19 have been felt all around the world, and social distancing measures have changed every aspect of our lives.
Who would’ve thought a trip to the supermarket would become our most anticipated weekly adventure?
For many, the coronavirus has disrupted the way we work. Some of us have enjoyed these changes. Others have struggled.
New research collected through the Relationships Australia monthly survey has revealed just how... Read more
Blog Post | 25 November, 2020
It’s no secret that 2020 has been a difficult year for many of us. The COVID-19 outbreak and related stressors (e.g. social isolation and financial instability) have exacerbated pre-existing anxiety disorders and other mental health disorders.
Our mental health influences how we think, feel, and act every day. It can have a big impact on how we interact with the people in our lives – especially those closest to us.
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