https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/en-auCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comThu, 16 Feb 2017 14:00:00 +0100 Relationships Australia Victoria and Banyule City Council invite seniors, their families, friends and neighbours to enjoy a complimentary morning tea, a live music performance, and engage in activities where you can share stories and reminisce.
If you know an older person who might enjoy the event, ask them to come along or help them at]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/youre-invited-connect-with-your-community-in-heidelberg-west/Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/youre-invited-connect-with-your-community-in-heidelberg-west/ Neighbour Day encourages you to connect with others who live in your neighbourhood. Whether it’s a cuppa, a picnic in the park, a street party, or a simple message of support, Neighbour Day is the perfect opportunity for your community to come together.
This year, the theme is The importance of social connection for the elderly. Social exclusion and loneliness are detrimental to mental and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/neighbour-day-is-almost-here/Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/neighbour-day-is-almost-here/ Hailed as a “genius and the greatest living marital therapist” by Dr John Gottman, Dan will be presenting a two-day workshop on Collaborative Couple Therapy – a unique model for therapists to move couples beyond a spiral of alienation and into a cycle of connection.
Limited places available. Find out more and register your place here.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/learn-collaborative-couple-therapy-from-its-creator-dan-wile/Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/learn-collaborative-couple-therapy-from-its-creator-dan-wile/ It includes new chapters on different kinds of family violence, safety and technology, and details of support available to those experiencing family violence.
Read it by clicking here.
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Do you remember being a teenager? It’s an intense time! There’s a heady mix of excitement at being more independent and grown up but also so much uncertainty and insecurity because we’re not yet sure of who we are and our place in the world.
It’s a very challenging developmental stage. Our teenagers are no longer children, but they’re not yet adults.
They need more freedom to be independent and take responsibilities. But]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/teenagers-independence-vs-boundaries/Sat, 20 Jun 2015 14:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/teenagers-independence-vs-boundaries/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/raise-only-children-to-be-smart-and-social/Mon, 01 Jun 2015 14:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/raise-only-children-to-be-smart-and-social/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/say-no-way-to-smacking/Tue, 26 May 2015 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/say-no-way-to-smacking/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/emotional-labour/Thu, 07 May 2015 14:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/emotional-labour/ An Australian physician and entrepreneur has created just such a tool, and at the moment, it’s completely free.
Without getting too technical, LearnMeter analyses your teen’s computer u]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/the-aussie-software-helping-teens-get-more-out-of-their-screen-time/Mon, 27 Apr 2015 12:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/the-aussie-software-helping-teens-get-more-out-of-their-screen-time/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/michaels-ruler-story/Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/michaels-ruler-story/ By Robbie Reddie.
In today’s competitive work environment, it helps to get on-the-job experience and training at an early age. One option for young people is to become an apprentice. Apprenticeship allows students to gain professional insight and training in a particular industry, while at the same time building up credits towards a qualification. And your teenager wouldn&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/is-an-apprenticeship-right-for-your-teenager/Sun, 12 Apr 2015 06:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/is-an-apprenticeship-right-for-your-teenager/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/the-trolls-inside/Wed, 18 Mar 2015 08:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/the-trolls-inside/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/feeling-like-a-mum-or-a-dad-do-you-confuse-redundancy-with-irrelevance/Tue, 03 Mar 2015 23:50:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/feeling-like-a-mum-or-a-dad-do-you-confuse-redundancy-with-irrelevance/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/10-ways-to-support-kids-at-sport-and-keep-the-sports-monster-on-a-leash/Mon, 23 Feb 2015 05:31:48 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/10-ways-to-support-kids-at-sport-and-keep-the-sports-monster-on-a-leash/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/which-type-of-parent-are-you/Tue, 17 Feb 2015 03:36:33 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/which-type-of-parent-are-you/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/is-your-child-a-plunger-or-a-dripper/Mon, 16 Feb 2015 01:10:34 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/is-your-child-a-plunger-or-a-dripper/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/is-the-joke-on-the-first-born/Tue, 10 Feb 2015 01:26:30 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/is-the-joke-on-the-first-born/ Just one week remains until boy band One Direction begin their ‘On the Road Again’ tour in Australia. Many parents of teenage girls are probably anticipating a media frenzy and crowds of screaming adolescents like the kind of pandemonium on display when Justin Bieber appeared on Sunrise five years ago. He was greeted with shrieks, cries, love letters and posters declaring marriage prop]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/teen-idol-when-does-a-celebrity-crush-become-an-obsession/Sun, 01 Feb 2015 04:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/teen-idol-when-does-a-celebrity-crush-become-an-obsession/ By Sacha Kaluri.
Have you ever had a long extended break from work? Doesn’t it bring out the best in you? You let go of all that stress and the ‘fun and relaxed’ you comes back to life. Then it’s the last week of your holidays and you start to count down the days before you have to go back to that busy work life.
Imagine if, during those holidays, you had people telling you that this year was going to be the most important year of your l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/getting-motivated-for-senior-high-school/Tue, 27 Jan 2015 12:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/getting-motivated-for-senior-high-school/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/michael-groses-10-golden-rules-for-parenting-success-in-2015/Sun, 11 Jan 2015 22:50:39 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/michael-groses-10-golden-rules-for-parenting-success-in-2015/ By Lauren Vogel, PhD.
Your teenager was probably five years old when you first asked them what they want to be when they grow up. But the conversation really needs to step up a notch once they hit high school. And it’s not always the easiest conversation to have. What you want for your children may be quite different from their own ideas – and that’s if they have any ideas at all. Here are some tips on how to talk to your teen about t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/how-to-talk-to-your-teenager-about-their-future/Sat, 10 Jan 2015 11:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/how-to-talk-to-your-teenager-about-their-future/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/the-parenting-word-of-the-year/Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:33:36 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/the-parenting-word-of-the-year/ This time last year we were gearing up for the very busy Ask an Expert Week, where some of Australia’s top parenting, teen and education experts answered your questions. I still think it produced some of the best, most helpful content on this website. You can find all the questions and answers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/what-happened-to-2014/Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/what-happened-to-2014/ The post Voice recognition software giving students the edge appeared first on The Kids Are All Right.


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For some, it is a significant way of recognising and appreciating their relationship. For others, it is merely an American ‘Hallmark card’ holiday that Australians have adopted. And then there are those who sit somewhere in between.
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For your child, this can be an exciting time of new experiences, activities and friends. Some children however, find the disruption to their familiar routine to be daunting, confusing or upsetting.

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The good news is there are programs to help you maximise your chance of keeping your relationship strong and healthy post the wedding. 

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Re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/ask-an-expert-how-do-i-stop-buying-my-teen-alcohol-without-losing-his-trust-and-respect/Fri, 29 Nov 2013 22:04:12 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/ask-an-expert-how-do-i-stop-buying-my-teen-alcohol-without-losing-his-trust-and-respect/ Alarming statistics show that family violence affects one in three women, with one death a week resulting from it.
No one can argue that it is acceptable in any form, yet the incidence of family violence is increasing. As an organisation that deals with its impact on families, Relationships A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/stop-violence-against-women/Sun, 24 Nov 2013 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/stop-violence-against-women/
Each stage involves people coming into the family system (a new baby) or leaving the family system (an adult child moving out, or the death of a family member). There are also shades of this, for example, when children start kindergarten and at the other end, with retirement. Moving throu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/how-to-manage-lifecycle-changes/Wed, 25 Sep 2013 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/how-to-manage-lifecycle-changes/
We are one of 28 organisations nationally to receive Australian Government funding for this vital support service. Our centres in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria will provide therapy, case management and support free of charge to child sex abuse survivors, their families and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/service-for-sex-abuse-survivors/Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/service-for-sex-abuse-survivors/
Relationships Australia Victoria RAV) is one of 17 community-based organisations to win funding over the next three years to support children and young people who experience, or are at risk of, mental health issues.

Named I-Connect, the East Gippsland service will be integrated into RAV�]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/support-for-mental-health/Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/support-for-mental-health/ There i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/post-wedding-blues-dealing-with-life-after-the-wedding/Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/post-wedding-blues-dealing-with-life-after-the-wedding/ • Distancer/pursuer - in this relationship pattern, one person usually pursues the other, while the distancer attempts to increase the distance between the couple.
• Attack/withdraw (or blamer/placater) - one partner blames and criticises the other, often stating that they never initiate anything, aren’t capable of real connection or don’t care;]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/solutions-to-repetitive-relationship-patterns/Thu, 04 Jul 2013 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/solutions-to-repetitive-relationship-patterns/ Consider whether any of the following patterns we see most often in couple therapy apply to your relationship:
Distancer/pursuer 
In this relationship pattern, one person usually pursues the other, while the distancer attempts to increase the distance between the couple.  For example, when couples seek therapy f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/is-your-relationship-in-a-repetitive-cycle/Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/is-your-relationship-in-a-repetitive-cycle/ As the State's largest provider of community services for families and children experiencing separation and divorce, RAV has launched a new fundraising appeal to help support children affected by family violence and sustained high conflict following parental separation.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/help-give-children-a-voice/Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/help-give-children-a-voice/ The forum will have a particular focus on young people and address gambling trends, emerging technology – including the growth in online gambling and gaming smart phone apps - as well as traditional forms of gambling.
RAV Gambler’s Help Coordinator, Kathy Griffin will partici]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/young-people-the-spotlight-in-gambling-forum/Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/young-people-the-spotlight-in-gambling-forum/ Instead of joining the crowds at the shops, consider a little handmade gift – whether that be a card, a posy of flowers from your garden, a humorous badge or her favourite breakfast, gifts made with time and love can be the most uplifting.
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Alarming statistics show that family violence affects one in three women, with one death a week resulting from it. No one can argue that it is acceptable in any form, yet the incidence of family violence is increasing.

As an organisation that deals with its impact on families, Rela]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/focus-on-family-violence/Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/focus-on-family-violence/
We started out in 1948 offering marriage guidance for couples struggling to readjust to married life after the Second World War.

Of course times have changed, and with them so have people’s needs and RAV’s response to those needs.

In contrast to the early years, we have very diverse clients – families, children, couples and individuals, including people from other cultures and Aborigin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/help-us-make-a-difference/Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/help-us-make-a-difference/ Relationships Australia today congratulated Prime Minister Julia Gillard, as she delivered an historical apology on behalf of the Australian Government, to people affected by forced adoption or removal policies and practices.
The national apology was witnessed by over 800 victims of forced or past adoptions in the Great Hall at Parliament House, including Meg Hale, who had her baby girl forcibly taken from her straight after giving birth as an 18 year old in 1968. 
Meg said today’s apology]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/we-welcome-the-prime-ministers-apology-for-forced-adoptions/Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/we-welcome-the-prime-ministers-apology-for-forced-adoptions/
RAV has joined forces with some of Australia’s leading businesses, sporting bodies and NGOs to support the “Racism. It stops with me” campaign, being led by the Australian Human Rights Commission.

The campaign emphasises the importance of taking a stand against racism whenever it happens.

Our commitment to this initi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/racism-stops-with-me/Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/racism-stops-with-me/
Relationships Australia’s Chair of the National Board, Mr Mat Rowell is delighted that Australian children will now have a national voice, “Ms Mitchell’s appointment is an important step in the right direction o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/australias-first-national-childrens-commissioner-appointed/Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/australias-first-national-childrens-commissioner-appointed/
Whatever your feelings may be about the day itself, the fact that it brings relationships into focus can be a good excuse to take stock of your own. Relationships need maintenance like any other facet of your life, and with the current divorce rate in Australia hovering around 35 per ce]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/affirm-your-relationship/Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/affirm-your-relationship/ A good way to approach this – according to Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC)’s MoneySmart and Relationships Australia - is to set a date to discuss finances.
Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) Manager, Social Inclusion, Sue Yorston says that successful relationships are based o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/make-a-date-to-talk-about-money/Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/make-a-date-to-talk-about-money/
For most it is an exciting time, full of new experiences, new friends and lots of different activities. For some, it can be quite unsettling and confusing.

Fortunately, these days many parents have the opportunity to take their prep to their new school the previous year, when they get to see the classroom and meet their teacher.

This not only helps to demystify the process for the chil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/first-day-at-school/Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/first-day-at-school/ The sense of loss can be overwhelming. This includes the physical impact of the fires, as well as grief over lost items such as treasured mementos, photos, and the loss of stock animals and family pets.
It takes time and energy to clean up, process insurance claims and replace property. People busy themselves doing what they can to recover from the disaster. 
However, once life starts to resemble �]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/managing-after-a-bushfire/Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/managing-after-a-bushfire/
Or does the anniversary provide an opportunity for couples to celebrate the strength of their relationship, and remind each other of why they got together in the first place?

If you are still happily married but ambivalent about such a celebration, the following reasons for marking the milestone may help to change your mind.

An anniversary celebratio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/celebrate-your-anniversary/Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/celebrate-your-anniversary/ Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) Counsellor, Danielle Ollington says the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/mums-should-unite-instead-of-ignite/Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/mums-should-unite-instead-of-ignite/
Before the big day
If you’re hosting Christmas Day, structure it so that there is less alcohol and some distance between those people who don’t get along. If possible, try to involve everyone. Keep the day moving; even plan a trip to the park or beach if it will keep things on track. This w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/surviving-christmas/Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/surviving-christmas/ Danielle Ollington, Counsellor at Relationships Australia Victoria, says there are many benefits to spendi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/are-you-having-trouble-finding-time-for-you/Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/are-you-having-trouble-finding-time-for-you/ Although these may all be considered non-romantic topics, not disc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/a-relationship-counsellors-perspective-on-pre-nuptial-agreements/Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/a-relationship-counsellors-perspective-on-pre-nuptial-agreements/ According to Relationships Australia Victoria]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/are-you-suffering-from-lack-of-libido/Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/are-you-suffering-from-lack-of-libido/ I urge people whose lives are falling apart because of gambling to seek help from counselling and other services in their local community.
Tragedy can be avoided if people seek appropriate help from services close to them.
We know how difficult it can be to take that step. The experience of our counsellors is th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/gamblers-look-for-local-help/Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/gamblers-look-for-local-help/ If you answered yes to these questions, your relationship may be heading for 'housemate' territory, if it isn't already there.
Other signs can include living separate lives, where perhaps one person is focused on individual pursuits, and the other on caring for the children, with little or no time spent together as a couple.
Women]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/housemate-or-partner/Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/housemate-or-partner/ When it comes to relationship issues, our experience is that men are often baffled by some of the commonly-used counselling language and self-help terminology and may not seek help until it is too late.

Our booklet titled Renovate your]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/constructive-look-at-mens-relationships/Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/constructive-look-at-mens-relationships/ Child grooming refers to a set of strategies an older person uses to develop a relationship with a child, usually of a sexual nature.  And it doesn't just occur online, it can happen anywhere - such as sports, religious and music activities - so it is important that parents are informed.

Sexual predators tend to use a variety of strategies to build up a relationship w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/child-grooming-a-nightmare-for-parents/Sun, 27 May 2012 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/child-grooming-a-nightmare-for-parents/ As the community has become more complex and diverse, so have its needs and the requirement for community service providers to respond.

For our part, Relationships Australia Victoria has evolved from an organisation delivering primarily "marriage guidance" service]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/helping-diverse-communities/Fri, 25 May 2012 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/helping-diverse-communities/ We encourage everyone not to let gambling take over their lives.

Research shows that gambling is one of the most distinctive aspects of Australian life. It is estimated that today more than 3.8 million Victorians gamble in one form or another, with online gambling growing as a popular choice.

However, whichever form of gambling is enjoyed, the the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/responsible-gambling-awareness-week/Thu, 24 May 2012 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/responsible-gambling-awareness-week/ For a lucky few, this is smooth sailing, but for most of us, there is a relationship with at least one person in our family or our partner's family that does not flow easily.
At family gatherings, you can experience a knot in the stomach at the thought of being in the same room (anxiety), or you may revert back to feeling like an adolescent (and acting like one).

Family therapist Murray Bowen spoke about the incredibly strong emotional pull our families have over us.  He argued that the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/happy-families/Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/happy-families/ With living costs in Australia continuing to rise and financial stress the leading cause of relationship breakdown, it is not surprising that more mothers are choosing to return to full-time work post-baby.
But what are the implications when the mother is the main breadwinner of the family? The working mum and stay-at-home dad isn't a traditional role in Australia, so couples in this situation may find there are few role models to follow.

Forging new ground can be a challenge, but with s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/when-mothers-are-the-main-breadwinners/Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/when-mothers-are-the-main-breadwinners/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/rogue-states-in-the-workplace/Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/rogue-states-in-the-workplace/ A significant majority of the 120 Relationships Australia practitioners who took part in the survey told us that issues relating to social media and technology are cropping up more often in family and relationship counselling sessions.
And 40 per cent of community respondents told us that social media was causing problems in their relationships, largely]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/social-media-use-has-its-downside/Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/social-media-use-has-its-downside/ Yet not all of us feel the same way about 14 February.
For some, celebrating Valentine's Day is an important way of injecting romance into an important relationship - that feeling of being admired and desired.
For others, the the day is a load of old rubbish and just another sentimental fad Australians have imported from the US - a marketing of emotions.
And then t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/be-prepared-for-valentines-day/Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/be-prepared-for-valentines-day/ Since those dark days, much has been done to rebuild fire-affected regions and support individuals, families and communities to recover.

RAV's Traralgon Centre has been an active participant in the Gippsland bushfire recovery program, providing free counselling and outreach services over many months to support those in need]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/be-bushfire-ready-and-leave/Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/be-bushfire-ready-and-leave/ Despite the relief that many will feel, this can be an emotional and anxious time for parents.

The first transition is from kindergarten to school, significant because your baby is now growing up and taking their first real steps up the educational ladder.

Letting go is difficult for some parents who worry they will no longer be there for most of the ti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/dont-worry-the-kids-will-be-fine/Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/dont-worry-the-kids-will-be-fine/ Tomorrow, we are invited to reflect on what it means to be Australian in 2012, and how this influences the way we relate to ourselves, each other and our history.

The traditional Australian narrative has be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/lets-celebrate-the-diverse-aussie/Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/lets-celebrate-the-diverse-aussie/ Relationships Australia Victoria is on the record as supporting these reforms as we see the destructive side of problem gambling and its impact on individuals, families and the community.

While the focus of the debate to date has been on pokies, we should not forget about the increasing problem of online gambling, which has been growing at a rate of u]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/online-gambling-a-hidden-problem/Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/online-gambling-a-hidden-problem/ Don't despair - there are many ways you and your family can have a special holiday which will be long remembered.
Holidays need to be about doing a lot of different things, such as board games, walks, backyard cricket, going to a movie - not spending hours a day on Facebook and Twitter.
Many of us spend so much time in pressure situations in front of computers, studying or working. To s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/take-the-boredom-out-of-holidays/Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/take-the-boredom-out-of-holidays/ 10 tips for freshening up a relationship:
Tip 1
What:   Preserve the rituals you have that bring you both pleasure; and create new ones.
How:    Think about what you do together on holidays that can become part of your life; go for a bike ride toget]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/10-tips-for-freshening-up-your-relationship/Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/10-tips-for-freshening-up-your-relationship/ Be prepared
While we sometimes think that more is better, most people like a present that shows that you really thought about them - you don't want to be worri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/how-to-survive-and-enjoy-christmas/Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/how-to-survive-and-enjoy-christmas/ Relationships Australia Victoria ran the program through our Sunshine Centre, with a grant from the Legal Services Board Grants Program.

The Centre runs entry level, behaviour change and ongoing mentor groups for men who have been violent and controlling towards family members.

It mana]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/violence-program-helps-vietnamese-men/Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/violence-program-helps-vietnamese-men/ By making this simple but powerful pledge, men will send a strong message that violence is not acceptable and should not be tolerated under any circumstances.

RAV supports White Ribbon Day, 25 November, an annual event of the White Ribbon Found]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/swear-to-make-a-difference/Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/swear-to-make-a-difference/ Our differences create competing wants and needs and ways of doing things.  Negative feelings often arise when our needs are not being met or we are giving too much - we may feel angry, anxious, frustrated or sad.  A sense of inj]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/how-to-have-a-healthy-argument/Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/how-to-have-a-healthy-argument/ You will also hear from inspirational keynote speakers, Janine Shepherd and Brad Blaze.  A lunchtime Expo and Gala Dinner complete the day.  This event is taking place on Saturday 26 November and is free of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/free-gippsland-womens-forum/Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/free-gippsland-womens-forum/ CEO Andrew Bickerdike told the 63rd Annual General Meeting last night that federal funding for counselling and family dispute resolution was cut by 5% and 3% respectively, effective from July 2011. In addition, Family Relationship Centre funding had been reduced by 4%, effective from January 2012.  ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/positive-despite-cuts/Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/positive-despite-cuts/ Ideally, talk to your children together, giving an explanation of your separation which is appropriate for your child's]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/easing-the-pain-of-separation-and-divorce/Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/easing-the-pain-of-separation-and-divorce/ A few generations ago children went to school, came home, did chores and homework, then probably went out to play.  The myriad activities that seem to be on offer for primary school-aged children just wasn't available.
Today there is a lot o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/enjoyment-is-the-key/Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/enjoyment-is-the-key/ The new contract aims to ensure the voice of women and children is heard during court hearings; and will involve RAV developing and delivering professional training for Sharia Court Judges in Indonesia next year.  This is the first time that RAV has extended its services to an inter]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/rav-to-provide-services-offshore/Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/rav-to-provide-services-offshore/ The community survey and another for practitioners are being undertaken by RAV as part of a national initiative under the theme: Relationships of the future and how we will work with them. 
The surveys aim to explore the impact of technology and social media on relationships from both a positive and negative perspe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/mixed-reaction-to-social-media/Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/mixed-reaction-to-social-media/ This is why RAV is pleased to support ASIC's Mortgage Health Month campaign being run throughout September in response to rising rates of mortgage default.
 The campaign is designed to encourage consumers to take early action when they spot signs of mortgage stress.  This may not only protect their finances, but also their relationships.
 ASIC's MoneySmart website includes pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/get-money-smart-avoid-stress/Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/get-money-smart-avoid-stress/ In some traditional contexts, fathers are viewed as the head of their families and assume primary responsibility for their children's moral or religious education.
More generally, the roles of fathers as contributors, alongside mothers, to the emotional and practical support of their p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/celebrating-diversity-and-fatherhood/Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/celebrating-diversity-and-fatherhood/ The 8th Family Law Summit will be held in Melbourne on 1 September when speakers offer solutions to some of the most vexing problems for family law practitioners.
Relationships Australia Victoria endorses this important summit, and our Chief Executive Officer, Dr Andrew Bickerdike, will be one of the panelists in a discussion on the Family Law Act amendments "the need for safety]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/summit-focuses-on-family-law/Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/summit-focuses-on-family-law/ This behaviour can become established in early childhood, especially if children learn that blaming others and making excuses protect them from a sense of parental rejection.
If children often experience angry or frustrated responses from a parent over a simple human error, such as spillage or breakage, the child can take this personally and associat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/to-err-is-human/Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/to-err-is-human/ RAV is offering workshops with experienced practitioners to prepare you to conduct property mediation.
The workshops are designed as an induction into practice. They will demystify the technical aspects of property mediation and support practitioners from all professional backgrounds to gain the confidence to do this work in what is an expanding area of practice.
The first workshop]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/property-mediation-workshops/Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/property-mediation-workshops/ This is the 7th Relationships Indicators Survey undertaken by Relationships Australia and is sponsored by CUA.
Australians who reported frequently feeling lonely identified SMS (67 per cent) and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/survey-spotlight-on-relationships/Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/survey-spotlight-on-relationships/ We just need to watch the news to hear stories of life gone wrong, whether it's depicting floods, fires, earthquakes, terrorist attacks or other atrocities. Sometimes it is more hidden like affairs, miscarriages, and IVF treatments. Sometimes it's ongoing like illness, and disability.
How do we cope when life goes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/when-life-goes-wrong/Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/when-life-goes-wrong/ Today we can do so many things in this space, it is difficult to imagine our lives without the ability to jump online from wherever we are - to check our email or Facebook page, buy and sell, make travel plans, find a partner, seek out past friends and make new ones, post comments about issues, do our banking, read newspapers, watch videos. The list goes on.
The phenomenal take up of social networking sites such]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/seeking-your-views-on-social-media/Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/seeking-your-views-on-social-media/ Family violence is a deliberate act and is rarely an isolated event. Over time, the violence tends to increase in frequency and severity.  Furthermore, it often takes six to eight attempts before a woman finally leaves a violent relationship. Many women don't]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/facing-up-to-family-violence/Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/facing-up-to-family-violence/ High level of self esteem
How would you rate your own self esteem? When you feel good about yourself, other people sense this and you are more likely to attract someone who treats you well. For higher self esteem, make sure you engage in self care activities like exercise, eating well, relaxation, listening to music that makes you fee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/how-do-i-meet-the-right-partner/Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/how-do-i-meet-the-right-partner/ Experts have described the parental relationship as a 'child's blueprint for intimacy' because they observe how we handle this area of our life in order to learn how to do it themselves.
In fact, the b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/a-blueprint-for-intimacy/Tue, 31 May 2011 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/a-blueprint-for-intimacy/ It's natural for parents to worry that their child may feel unhappy or abandoned, and only a short step to feeling guilty. Some parents have been known to sit in their car crying after drop-off, especially if they have left a crying child behind.
But if the care environment is a secure and loving one, it's highly likely the child will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/child-care-without-guilt/Mon, 30 May 2011 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/child-care-without-guilt/ Through the blog, we aim to encourage discussion and debate about topical relationship and community issues. Over time, we will establish a range of categories covering broad areas of interest - relationships, parenting, gambling support, social diversity and inclusion, family violence, children's issues to name a few.
The blog will not include an online counselling facility or provide any form of individual relationship advice or support.
Our first post is one woman]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/my-experience-with-gambling/Tue, 24 May 2011 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/my-experience-with-gambling/