Providing Help in Challenging Times
Counselling
A caring, safe and supportive space to talk through any difficulties or challenges in your relationships. For individuals, families, and couples.
Mediation
Also known as Family Dispute Resolution. Professional support to help with decision-making or communication if you're separating or divorcing.
Tailored Services
Services for specific challenges and individuals, from resilience training to trauma-specific support services and adoption support.
Online Courses
Self-guided online learning that you can access anytime, and anywhere. Build your skills at your own pace.
- Face-to-face
- Online
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Domestic Violence Counselling
We all have the right to feel safe. Taking the first steps to speak to someone about domestic and family violence can be conflicting and overwhelming. At Relationships Australia NSW, we provide compassionate, understanding, and confidential domestic violence support for victims.
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Children’s Contact Service
The Children’s Contact Service provides a safe, neutral and child-focused environment for families to build and maintain meaningful relationships while staff supervise and monitor interactions.
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Taking Responsibility – Men’s Behaviour Change Program
An intensive program involving casework support and an 18-week group program to help men make choices that match their values and intentions to develop safe and respectful relationships.
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Family Advocacy and Support Service
The Family Advocacy and Support Service (FASS) is a free service which supports men going through the Family Court system in cases of domestic and family violence. By offering aid to both perpetrators and victims, we aim to encourage long term positive behaviour change.
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Care and Connect – Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence Linker Program
Free, safe and confidential support to people who are experiencing domestic, family, or sexual violence, including child sexual abuse, in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Penrith Regions. Referrals via local GP or health professionals.
Group Workshops
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Parenting After Separation
Managing a difficult relationship with a former partner can be difficult, especially when kids are involved. This group offers tools to improve communication, reduce conflict and make decisions in the best interests of your kids.
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Supported Connections Playgroup
A fortnightly playgroup for single parents and carers who don't currently live with their children. The group offers support in transitioning to independent parenting in a friendly and inclusive setting.
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Women’s Choice and Change
This program is a free domestic violence support group for women. Our family therapists provide a safe and caring space to share and learn from others who understand your experiences. Skills and strategies are provided to help you move forward with your life.
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“Our family would not be in the shape we are now had we not had this experience and support. The Taking Responsibility course has changed the lives of our family for the better. It provided a positive, proactive pathway for us all to recover and rebuild our lives after horrific trauma.”
Taking Responsibility Participant
“The best thing was having a great counsellor who was able to help us navigate the difficulties we were facing as a family, and allow us to listen to each other and feel heard.”
Family Counselling Client
“Working with the Child Consultant gave us a deeper understanding of what was happening for Samuel. He’s now seeing his dad again and communication between us is much less fraught. We’re shifting what we do and how we act so that things can be better for our son.”
Family Dispute Resolution Client