Relationships Australia NSW

We’re extremely proud to announce the release of our Annual Report 2020-2021. It highlights some of our achievements, and gives a snapshot of the challenges we've helped our clients – and each other – overcome during the past year. Read it here: bit.ly/3IisNdF

We're redesigning our website and we'd love your help! Join us for a 30-minute video call with our friendly team and you'll be rewarded with a $50 eGift card for your time. See more info and register your interest here >> tinyurl.com/WebFeedbackSur…

Last night's episode of @AustralianStory shed light on narcissistic abuse, and the behaviours and red flags to look out for. We celebrate the impressive women who shared their story to help spread awareness of this insidious behaviour. youtube.com/watch?v=Kn7GIm…

The recent announcement of a federal Family, Domestic & Sexual Violence Commission is a step in the right direction towards our goal of zero domestic violence in Australia, writes our CEO Elisabeth Shaw in the @dailytelegraph. More on the commission here: bit.ly/3gpeGGK

More worrying researching has just been released about the unintended effects of lockdowns and other restrictions in Australia over the last few years — an escalation of intimate partner violence. Via @SBSNews. sbs.com.au/news/women-s-e…

We believe we can all take positive steps towards being better allies, and learning more about the Oldest Living Culture on Earth. We recently spoke to some of our Aboriginal staff members at Relationships Australia NSW for their advice. relationshipsnsw.org.au/be-an-ally-to-…

Is your relationship over, or just hitting a rough patch? Our CEO Elisabeth Shaw joined the @BryantMckinnon podcast this week to give some advice on how to recognise when a relationship might be over, and when things can still be salvaged. Listen here >> bit.ly/3tryGQz

After a challenging year, our counsellors are taking a well-earned break. Our last day will be 24 December, and we'll be back on 4 January 2022. If you find this time of the year tough, you're not alone. Below are some support services that can help.

We’re told that this is "the most wonderful time of the year". So what if we don't find Christmas that enjoyable? Turns out it's common to be stressed during the festive period. Thankfully, there are some things you can do to make it a little easier. relationshipsnsw.org.au/why-many-of-us…

An absolutely historic moment, and a huge step towards ending domestic and family violence in Australia – #coercivecontrol in intimate partner relationships will finally become a crime in NSW next year. amp.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/c…

We're proud to announce that we've been named as an Inclusive Employer in the @DivCouncilAus 2021-2022 Inclusion@Work Index 🎉 To be recognised in this way means the world to us - and encourages us to keep doing better. Find out more here: bit.ly/3pIjDyq

Do you find yourself constantly experiencing mistreatment or justifying your partner's poor behaviour? You may be in #toxicrelationship territory. Here's how to spot the signs, and how to get out – safely – if you need to. relationshipsnsw.org.au/toxic-relation…

Congratulations to our partners at @FullStopAus on the launch of their National Survivor Advocate Program – Australia's first advocacy program for survivors of sexual, domestic & family violence. We look forward to supporting this invaluable program: bit.ly/3lyx8iY

"It’s time for the NSW and Federal Governments to talk with their purse strings." On page 11 of today’s @dailytelegraph, our CEO Elisabeth Shaw pleas for more funding as counselling services across NSW reach crisis point.

We're pleased to announce that we're offering a unique opportunity for a Non-Executive Director to join our Board! Please see the role description, and submit your expression of interest here: clientapps.jobadder.com/53705/relation…

A huge congratulations to our board member @andreac_d on the recent sale of her startup Leor In Home Early Learning 👏 So proud to have the guidance at leadership of women like you at Relationships Australia NSW: womensagenda.com.au/latest/andrea-…

If you find yourself regularly starting sentences with "I'm sorry", you may be a chronic over-apologiser. Our CEO Elisabeth Shaw recently shared some tips with @abc_everyday on how you can stop apologising so much... without being sorry about it: ab.co/2XNonsl

Well & truly run out of ideas to keep the fam entertained by this stage of #NSWlockdown? 😅 We're here to help! Download our free bumper guide of resources, activities, events, classes, podcasts & apps to keep the whole fam happy, healthy and connected >> bit.ly/3CbFQJY

A huge congratulations to @KBHAC this week for winning the Australian Evaluation Society’s Award for Enhancing the Social Good for their new Practice Framework! A brilliant read, outlining the important work you do >> artd.com.au/wp-content/upl…

Today on #RUOKDAY2021, it's just as important to check in with ourselves. Our CEO Elisabeth Shaw has some tips on how to ensure you're not trying to pour from an empty cup when caring for others 💛 See more in her latest piece for @bodyandsoul_au >> bitly.com