Location | 05 June, 2015
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Access and Parking Directions
The office is set back from Powell Street between Bowen Medical Centre and Mitre 10. The nearest major crossroads are Herbert St and Powell St. A Relationships Australia sign is situated on the fence between Mitre 10 and the Bowen Medical Centre. A sign is also located on the outside of the office building.
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Limited disabled access
Article | 12 April, 2016
Developing and maintaining relationships is a life-long commitment. After a time, we too easily assume that we know our partner, their thoughts and their intentions. Our knowledge of our partner is rarely complete. Allow yourself the honesty to accept this incompleteness.
Whatever your age or experience your relationships will present you with new and demanding challenges.
To help you meet these challenges, we have grouped information around several topic areas that people commonly ask us about.
Willing to work at it....
All couples experience problems in one form or another - it's part... Read more
Course type | 07 June, 2019
The Building Better Relationships Workshop will equip you and your partner with the practical knowledge and skills to build connection, friendship and intimacy in your relationship. We also focus on transforming conflict from a destructive process to an opportunity to understand each other better and improve the relationship.
Upcoming Workshops
Term 2
Dates: May 13th to June 24th (6 weeks, weekly)
Time: Mondays 5:30pm-7:30pm (2 hrs)
Delivery: via ZOOM
Term 3
Dates: August 5th to September 9th (6 weeks, weekly)
Time: Mondays 5:30pm-7:30pm... Read more
Individual Course | 21 December, 2021
For couples who want to improve and enrich their relationship. Best suited for couples who want to understand the emotional blocks to communication and intimacy to build greater friendship and trust.
Course Program:
Setting the scene
Gottman’s Relationship Lab
Building Commitment and Trust
Communication
Managing Conflict and Appreciating Difference
Maintaining Connection
Individual Course | 02 February, 2021
This six week course is designed for couples who want to:
Improve, enrich or re-establish their relationship; where there is commitment, friendship and healthy trust;
Improve their confidence in managing differences and conflict more constructively;
Create a positive long-term view of their future together
This course is run by two experienced facilitators who create a safe, supportive and interactive learning environment. It is held between 5:30PM to 7:30PM on a Monday night, over 6 weeks. They must be booked in advance, including an individual intake appointment... Read more
Individual Course | 07 June, 2019
This 6 week course is designed for couples who want to:
Improve, enrich or re-establish their relationship; where there is commitment, friendship and healthy trust;
Improve their confidence in managing differences and conflict more constructively;
Create a positive long-term view of their future together.
This course is run by two experienced facilitators who create a safe, supportive and interactive learning environment.It is held between 18.00 to 20.30 on a Monday night, over 6 weeks. They must be booked in advance, including an intake appointment for each partner with one... Read more
Individual Course | 10 December, 2018
This 6 week course is designed for individuals (single or in a relationship) who want to:
Refresh core skills on building and maintaining healthy relationships
Improve self-awareness
Boost confidence in achieving the relationship they want
This course is run by two experienced counsellors and group facilitators who create a safe, supportive and interactive learning environment.It is generally held between 18.00 to 20.30 on a week night, over 6 weeks. They are run regularly throughout the year, and must be booked in advance, including a 15 minute phone conversation... Read more
Individual Course | 06 January, 2020
Relationships today often face many difficult challenges. This 6 week course is designed for individuals (single or in a relationship) who want to:
Refresh core skills on building and maintaining healthy relationships
Improve self-awareness
Boost confidence in achieving the relationship they want
This course is run by two experienced facilitators who create a safe, supportive and interactive learning environment. It is held between 18.00 to 20.00 on a Monday night, over 6 weeks from 12 Oct - 16 Nov.
This six-week course covers:
Beliefs and... Read more
Blog Post | 14 February, 2013
Some people celebrate Valentine’s Day, and others think it’s just a commercial farce. Whatever way you look at it, this might be a good time to think about the work that you are putting into your relationship every day of the year.
Research by Relationships Australia and the Australian National University has shown that couples who participate in relationship education courses are more likely to be happier in their relationships, find it easier to communicate their concerns, and deal with conflict.
Relationships Australia offers a range of courses throughout the year, including Building... Read more