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We’re Relationship People

Relationships Australia NSW is a non-profit organisation specialising in counselling, mental health support, family mediation, workshops, and tailored support services across NSW.

For 75 years we've worked with people, couples, families and communities to help them make positive choices about their relationships and life situations, strengthen bonds, and manage conflict and change. No matter what your background, family structure, gender, age or sexual orientation is, we're here for you.

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We Provide Help in Challenging Times

We offer support to empower people to build and sustain relationships that are safe, respectful and strong. Driven by an understanding that relationships are at the heart of how we live as individuals and societies, and that they have the power to transform lives, our services include:

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 (FDR). 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.

We’re Here Beside You Through it All

Choose a concern you may need support with below, to see the services we offer.

COMMUNICATION

CONFLICT

SEPARATION

Parenting

OLDER AUSTRALIANS

domestic + FAMILY violence

TRAUMA

MENTAL HEALTH

Introducing our new six-part podcast series.

Relationships are fundamental to our health and happiness. So why are they so difficult to get right?

“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

A baby's hand reaching around a person's shoulder.

“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

Supporting Your Relationship Wellbeing

Discover the latest from our Knowledge Hub.

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Why We Can Feel Lonely Even When Life Is Full

You can have friends, a family and a calendar full of plans, and still feel like nobody really knows how you’re going. What might that feeling be telling us about the connection we need?

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What if the helpers are us?

As loneliness and social disconnection rise, their effects are being felt across every part of society. Yet connection remains a powerful source of resilience, belonging and wellbeing. Elisabeth Shaw explores the vital role relationships play in helping individuals and communities thrive, and the importance of those who strengthen connection through everyday acts of care, support and service.

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Why Connection Matters More Than We Might Think

When life gets busy, catching up with a friend or getting to know a neighbour can feel like something we’ll get around to when everything else is done. But what if these everyday connections deserve more space in our lives? We explore this question and more in Are We Good? Episisode 1: Connection is Protection.

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