Family Relationship Centres
Who is it for?
Family Relationship Centres are available to support people going through the process of separation or divorce, or who have separated or divorced.
If you are interested in our mediation services, also known as Family Dispute Resolution, please watch our videos below. The videos contain information about mediation, the legal context, how the voice of children is considered, property and financial arrangements, ensuring families are safe in mediation and moving forward after separation.
What services does the FRC offer?
We can assist families who have experienced relationship breakdown or separation with a wide range of services. Family Relationship Centres can assist you with:
• Information, support and referrals
• Child focused Family Dispute Resolution
• Child Inclusive Practice (CIP)
• Parenting agreements
• Property and financial mediation
• Domestic and family violence support
• Family law information and referrals
• Helping children through separation
• Post-separation seminars for parents and carers
Key outcomes
- Strengthen family relationships.
- Help families stay together.
- Assist families through separation.
How can the Family Relationship Centre help me?
If you are experiencing separation with children involved, our highly-trained staff will ensure both parties focus on the children’s needs and help you decide what to do next. Where safe, we can also provide joint sessions with the other parent or family members to help you agree on parenting and financial arrangements.
Our FRCs are a safe, non-judgemental and confidential environment.
Making an Appointment
Sessions are usually one hour long. We understand that everyone’s situation is different and your counsellor will be able to work with you and plan your session according to your requirements.
- No referral is required
- Day, evening and Saturday appointments are available at most locations
- If you are separating, you can make an appointment for a private interview
If you have any further questions regarding our counselling session bookings, you can refer to our Frequently Asked Questions section, email us on enquiries@ransw.org.au or give us a call on 1300 364 277.
Fees
Fees are determined based on your income at a level affordable to you. No one is turned away because of an inability to pay.
Fees waivers are available for individuals with a Centrelink Concession card or Health Care card, for First Nations clients and in some other circumstances (e.g. for clients who have been granted Legal Aid for the parenting issue being discussed at the Centre).
Fees waivers are available for individuals with a Centrelink Concession card or Health Care card, for First Nations clients and in some other circumstances (e.g. for clients who have been granted Legal Aid for the parenting issue being discussed at the Centre).
Looking for more information? Speak to us today
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- Speak with our experienced client services team
- Receive an email within 1-3 business days