Blog Post | 27 May, 2022
Relationships can be challenging. But they can be even more difficult if you’re (unintentionally) being emotionally abusive or have picked up some unhealthy habits – possibly from childhood – without realising it.
Catching these behaviours early is important if you want to have a healthy, positive relationship and avoid hurting your partner further.
There’s been a spotlight on emotional abuse and coercive control over recent years, and this has increased with the Queensland government’s recent announcement to criminalise coercive control by the end of 2023.
But what exactly counts as... Read more
Basic page | 21 September, 2018
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New research reveals depth of Australian loneliness epidemic
New research released today reveals the breadth and depth of Australia’s loneliness epidemic.
Based on the findings from 16 waves of Household Income and Labour Dynamics of Australia survey data from 2001-2016, the research entitled Is Australian experiencing an epidemic of loneliness? identifies which Australians are most likely to feel lonely and socially isolated, and when.
The research, conducted by Relationships Australia, reveals that one in 10 Australians lack social support... Read more
Board Member | 16 July, 2019
Angela is an experienced non-executive director who has worked for more than ten years on ‘for purpose’ boards spanning a range of industries and sectors, including education, CALD communities, migrant and refugee settlement services and economic development. Angela is also an accomplished executive, experienced in strategic development and implementation, stakeholder management, economic regulation and reform, corporate governance and commercial operations, across private and public sectors.
Blog Post | 15 July, 2011
In the movie series Back to the Future, Marty McFly struggles with being called chicken. Initially, when Marty retaliated, things work out in his favour, but as the movie series progresses every time Marty is called chicken his reaction to the name-calling gets him into more and more trouble. His assertive behaviour towards Biff changes and by the second movie in the series, he is outwardly aggressive to everyone who calls him chicken, including his boss.
Of course, the movie series was done in a manner to entertain viewers, but there is an element of truth behind the way in... Read more
Board Member | 28 February, 2023
Annemaree is an experienced Non Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer who has held Board roles in for purpose organisations for the past ten years. Annemaree has extensive experience in the human services industry having worked for 35 years in areas including child protection, youth, housing, homelessness and health across both public and community sectors.
Blog Post | 14 April, 2021
It's normal for children to occasionally feel worried or anxious – such as when they start school or move to a new town. But for some children, anxiety can have an impact on how they think, behave and function every day.
Research shows almost 7% of Australian children aged 4-11 struggle with clinical symptoms of anxiety.
We asked RAQ Clinical Supervisor Karen Marshall to share some of the signs of anxiety in children, as well as some tips to... Read more
Individual FAQ | 03 June, 2015
The importance of confidentiality is stressed at each meeting. We understand the potential damage that can be caused when a group participant discloses, outside the group, something that another person has said in the group. In the development of group agreements, the facilitators always address confidentiality specifically, as well as a number of other measures to ensure that all participants feel safe, heard and included.
Individual FAQ | 03 June, 2015
Whilst most of our counsellors would not identify as members of the LGBTIQ community, some do. All of our counsellors have expressed a keen interest in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ people. Those who do not have a lived experience of sexual or gender diversity receive considerable training and support to ensure a working knowledge of the community
Blog Post | 19 August, 2022
Humans need social connection, but we also need alone time. Being alone can be relaxing, meditative, and restorative.
It’s important to balance your social life with some solo weekends. Even extroverts can find “me time” beneficial to recharge their social batteries.
But there are times when healthy solitude becomes prolonged social isolation, and this can be a sign there’s something else going on.
Issues such as anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem often result from social isolation – but they can also cause it.
We explore the signs of unhealthy isolation here, along with advice if you’... Read more