Blog Post | 09 February, 2023
Controlling behaviour can range from directly telling someone what they can and can’t do, to more subtle methods, such as giving you the silent treatment if they don’t get their own way.
Controlling behaviours may even be disguised as ‘caring’. For example, your partner might demand to know where you are and who you’re with at all times and say it’s just because they care about you.
This is an example of coercive control, which is a form of abuse that has become illegal in some states in Australia,... Read more
Blog Post | 15 December, 2020
Support is available for those affected by domestic and family violence.
Domestic and family violence is a complex and pervasive issue. It is never acceptable. Everyone deserves to feel safe in public and at home.
It is important to understand that the signs are not always obvious. Domestic and family violence is not always physical and can take many forms, including emotional, sexual, financial, social, spiritual, verbal, psychological or technology-based abuse.
You can find more information about domestic and family violence and different forms of abuse online at... Read more
Basic page | 06 May, 2020
Before attending your 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.
RAQ Client Agreement and Consent
Client Charter
Privacy Information Sheet... Read more
Blog Post | 03 September, 2012
Relationship Separation is often a confusing time for adults. While there can be feelings ranging from relief to shock and a sense of betrayal and failure, and everything in between, it is important to remember that children too are often left feeling bewildered and angry because of their parent’s separation, or are left feeling a whole range of emotions that they may be ill-equipped to identify, and to understand.
Loving parents often want to ease their children’s sense of confusion, but sometimes struggle to do so while they are dealing with many emotions themselves. ... Read more
Blog Post | 17 January, 2011
The flood waters are slowly residing to reveal the extent of damage to property, personal belongings, and loved ones including pets. Enormous loss is experienced on all levels, for the individual, family and communities affected. Impacts of natural disasters are usually felt in two waves, the first is the physical impact of the task before us, the clean up, insurance claims, replacing property, grieving over lost items, photos, pets.
The first wave is generally a call to action, people busy themselves doing what they can to have a productive impact on recovering from the... Read more
Blog Post | 11 November, 2013
Our world has changed dramatically in the last decade – we have moved from simple landline telephone calls and letters to an era where almost everything is done online.
It has become a requirement to find our way through the webs of the internet and speak the digital language fluently. Almost everybody owns a smart phone by now and we are never short of using them.
We have become so immersed in the online dimension, most of us do not recognise the use of technology not only has enormous advantages, but also downfalls.
When almost any information you need is instantly available by a quick... Read more
Individual FAQ | 26 August, 2015
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Board Member | 11 April, 2023
Tania is currently the General Manager of Client Services and Transformation at Vision Australia.
Tania is an accomplished leader in clinical and corporate governance, with demonstrated success in leading diverse and multidisciplinary, high-performing teams.
Tania’s business qualifications include an MBA and she is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). Tania has a clinical background as speech pathologist and is also a Fellow, Person Centred Care, Planetree International, a Fellow of the Australian... Read more
Blog Post | 14 June, 2022
Whether it’s booking an Uber, emailing a friend, or paying bills online, technology can make our lives a whole lot easier.
But some of our older loved ones are still struggling to keep up with the digital world.
Studies show the number of older Australians who owned a smartphone increased in 2021. The COVID era was a catalyst for seniors to get online with the introduction of QR codes to check into venues, and lockdowns forcing us to stay connected via... Read more