Individual FAQ | 03 June, 2015
Some of our clients who find themselves in this situation invite their former partners into a Family Dispute Resolution process. This involves a screening process called an Intake and mediation if appropriate. At Family Relationship Centres a group information session will be offered as well and Child Consultants may be involved where appropriate and agreed. A service called FDR41 (Family Dispute Resolution for One) is offered at a select number of RAQ venues where trained mediators work with one person and the conflict they have.
Individual FAQ | 03 June, 2015
An abuser uses power and control over another person to get what they want out of a relationship. The manner in which they treat the other person is not reliant on what that person does. It is a calculated and considered approach that maintains their power and control, regardless of what the other person does. Many abusers and even some people in the general public blame the victim for the abuse. That is, they believe, or try to make the victim believe that, somehow, the abuser’s behaviours are a consequence of something the victim has done.
Common thoughts are... Read more
Article | 12 April, 2016
Open and clear communication can be learned.
Communication can be improved. Start by asking these questions:
What things cause upsets between you and you partner? Are they because you are not listening to each other?
What things cause you disappointment and pain? What things don't you talk about and what stops you talking about them?
How would you like your communication with your partner to be different?
If possible, ask your partner to think about these same questions. Then share notes, without criticising each other.
Next try this experiment.
Decide on some ways in which you are... Read more
Blog Post | 01 December, 2020
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Blog Post | 18 September, 2020
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Individual Service | 19 May, 2017
Working with you to provide intensive and extended support to improve the wellbeing of your children and family. IFS is a free and confidential service available to families who have children aged 0–18 years in their care. This voluntary, supportive service is designed to build on family strengths and improve family relationships.
Basic page | 15 July, 2020
Before attending your telephone session, please take the time to review the following important documents. If you have any questions, these can be addressed with your practitioner in your session.
Client Agreement & Consent
Client Charter... Read more
Individual FAQ | 03 June, 2015
RAQ has trained Child Consultants at Family Relationship Centres who may be able to assist you with that question, and various programs contain opportunities for children to work through their feelings after separation. Please contact us on 1300 364 277 for details of how to arrange this for your child. If you are interested in the law’s view on children travelling interstate and overseas RAQ always suggests that you seek legal advice from a family lawyer. RAQ is not a legal office.
Location | 05 June, 2015
Public Transport
Buses:
Yes
Trains:
Ipswich Railway Station
Ferries:
NA
Access and Parking Directions
As you leave Ipswich traveling east on Brisbane Street towards Brisbane, after passing Coles and Hogs Breath Cafe, the branch is on the right hand side before the traffic lights at Thorn Street, next door to the Department of Child Safety. The blue and white building is well signed, one storey and L-shaped and there is a chemist on the road frontage. Parking allocated to Relationships Australia is limited on-site, but there is ample unmetered street parking available. The Ipswich... Read more
Location | 02 February, 2016
The location is the first building on Denman street and the CCS Services are attached to the Community Centre which has a separate entrance located to the left side of the Community Centre entrance. There is parking outside the venue and there is disability access to the centre.