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Relationships Australia (RA) is an Australian not-for profit organisation providing professional services to support relationships across Australia that began in 1948 under the name of Marriage Guidance Council. Initially providing counselling services using volunteers, they now provide a range of professional relationship support services.
Relationships Australia is approved under the "Family Relationships Services Program", which is administered by the Australian Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs to provide services including: family therapy, mediation, skills training and children's contact services. They also receive funding from Australian states and territories for services including: for people with a gambling problem, and their families, parenting skills, and family violence prevention.

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    Hi everyone! I’m a newbie here, looking for helps please? I got this case, I went to some agents and solicitors but they got me more confused. So I hope you all can lend me some advice please? Many thanks in advance. Case ; X met Z. X is Citizen Oz. Z is Bridging A, under Z’ ex. The Ex is...
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    WA What to Expect in a Family Court Proceeding?

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    There is an order The order requiring: That the Applicant father file and serve an affidavit with respect to why he has not complied: a. Including provisions of a letter from Relationship Australia detailing why he was refused from participating in the Post Separation Program; and b. Details...
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    TAS Family Law - Outcome of Final Hearing

    Hi all, I thought I'd update you on the outcome of my final hearing. My proceedings was primarily about how much time my kids should spend with me, and who should pay the costs of travel. My ex moved with the kids after we broke up, when the kids were very young. We (stupidly) didn't reach...
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    NSW Relationships Australia

    I attended Relationships Australia this week after some knowledgeable information on here and all went well. Contacted my ex to keep her informed that they hope to arrange mediation with her. Ex is now preventing me from talking in private with my daughter,arguing with me during phone calls with...
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    NSW Mediation and/or Amendment to Application - What To Do?

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    NSW Abandonment law on house in joint name ?

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    SA Child Support Issue with Ex - Parenting Plan?

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    WA Family Court - Mother Suddenly Restricting Access to Children?

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