Blog Post | 24 December, 2010
Life is full of ups and downs and we all make decisions on a daily basis that can impact on ourselves and others. Change is a common part of life for most of us. Sometimes change is welcomed, it is positive and leads to greater life satisfaction, other times, change can be difficult and can present a major challenge.
Change generally occurs for three reasons: choice, crisis or chance. For example:
• You might CHOOSE to not work on weekends and spend more time with the family,
• A CRISIS might force you to sacrifice a overseas holiday you had been planning for, or you... Read more
Article | 12 April, 2016
Some conflict in relationships is inevitable, but there are ways to handle conflict so that it is not destructive to you individually or as a couple.
Marriage and living together involves two people being together in a relationship for up to seven days a week, twenty four hours a day, year in, year out. There is a great deal of physical closeness as they eat, sleep and share the same house together.
To make things more complex, they care for each other and have high expectations of how they wish to be treated by each other. Being human, they may occasionally let each other down.
What does... Read more
Blog Post | 11 April, 2011
Differences of opinion are normal and can be enriching for a relationship. Some conflict in relationships is inevitable, but there are ways to handle conflict so that it is not destructive to you individually or as a couple.
People often get emotional and angry when they see their partner has different values, beliefs or expectations from them. We all need to understand and accept that between any two people there will be differences in ideas and expectations and, at times, conflict and strong expression of feelings.
Relationships usually become stronger if partners talk about these... Read more
Article | 12 April, 2016
Separation is very traumatic, especially when there is on-going conflict about arrangements that need to be made. It is very difficult for people to make the adjustments that are needed after separation or divorce. It is emotionally difficult to detach from someone we have been in a relationship with for a while. Although couples have separated, there are still bonds of attachment. These feelings may be around for a long time.
Separation or Divorce is a Complex Process
When a couple or individual decide that they need to separate, they are faced with many difficult issues. First, they have... 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
Location | 09 June, 2015
Public Transport
Buses:
Yes
Trains:
NA
Ferries:
NA
Access and Parking Directions
The venue is situated on the second level on the corner of Evans Street and Millwell Road. There is on site parking available for 2 hours maximum at the end of the building, and 1 hour in front of the building. There are stairs and a lift located at the Evans Street entrance, with disabled toilets available on the ground and first floors.
Our rooms are located by entering the doorway to the Professional Offices which is located to the extreme right of WIN 9 Television.
Go up the stairs or take the... Read more
Blog Post | 08 December, 2017
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 – the Nationals, Liberals, Greens, the crossbench and Labor, and their vote was cheered on by a packed public gallery.
The change is a simple one. From Saturday, 9 December, marriage will be the 'union of two people to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life'. It means that same-sex couples will have the same rights as all other couples.
Relationships Australia strongly believes that marriage... Read more
Location | 07 November, 2019
Public Transport
Buses
Yes
Trains
NA
Ferries
NA
Access and Parking Directions
All clients can park at rear of the building. They can then knock at the door to let practitioner know they have arrived and wait until admitted.
Facilities
Payment Facilities
Other Facilities
Pram access, Wheelchair access
Basic page | 04 June, 2015