We are a non-profit supporting Victorians with family and relationship services, mediation, financial counselling and elder abuse prevention support.
16 Park Road, Cheltenham
Joined March 2015
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🌈 We're thrilled to announce that We have received our rainbow tick! 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone for their hard work and dedication. Together, we're making a difference! 🏳️🌈
#RainbowTick #TeamEffort #everyoneiswelcomehere
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We have just published an open letter to the Victorian State Government calling for urgent additional funding to support more financial counsellor roles in Victoria.
NOW is the time to reduce the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis and secure brighter futures for all Victorians.
ALT An empty shopping basket and overdue bills are shown at top. Underneath is text: 'More financial counsellors for Victoria NOW We can't afford for things to get worse' FCVic logo at bottom left corner
Unsurprisingly, #olderpeople who enjoy positive intergenerational relationships and interactions with their adult children and grandchildren, bring improved health outcomes.
Learning to respect and value one another is key. ow.ly/O81J50PCacG
Better Place Australia retweeted
Today is World Senior Citizen's Day. The celebration took place for the first time in 1991. The day aims to increase awareness of issues that affect older people.
Adult children are staying at home longer and leaving later. While many older parents enjoy the company, changing family dynamics can mean dealing with new types of conflict. In some cases, the conflict looks like control and coercion of the older person. #elderabuse
‘It’s become a lot more like a share house’: when adult children stay in the parental home theguardian.com/lifeandstyle… #FRSA #families
Better Place Australia retweeted
Well-being Week is Back!! 🥳
Get ready to kick off this freezing week with some of our tips and a mini-game for you to look after yourself 👍
#WellBeingWeek #SelfCare #StayHealthy #WellnessTips #MindBodyBalance #SelfLove #WinterWellness #TakeCareOfYourself
Better Place Australia retweeted
Consumer Action CEO @steph_tonkin said the big jump in complaints to @AFCA_org_au about financial service providers is disappointing, but not a surprise. @StephenJonesMP @DavidLockeAFCA @BetterPlaceAU consumeraction.org.au/compla…
#Separation often isn't just a separation from your partner, but an extended #family and other close relationships that you may have valued and cared for. How does one balance maintaining old ties while embracing possible new dynamics? theguardian.com/commentisfre…
Great to have the @vflpn_melb Gippsland present Critical Legal Issues and Jurisdictional Intersectionality training along with @GippslandLegal @VicLegalAid, @DjirraVIC and the @WomensLegalVic at Lakes Entrance last week.
We had a full house with many intersecting providers.
#FamilyViolence can happen to anyone. What do you do when someone you know or a loved one discloses their experience of violence to you? There are things you can do to help. xitter.cf/Respect__Vic/status/16…
Better Place Australia retweeted
1 in 3 Australians feel lonely but 58% don’t talk about it due to community misconceptions and stigma.
It’s time to change that.
That's why @endlonelinessau has launched Australia’s first #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU.
Learn more and access resources at bit.ly/44XvLiy
Life transitions - moving on from relationships or friendships can be a challenging time for many people. Sometimes, it can be helpful to seek support to help you better navigate this tricky period. xitter.cf/PsychToday/status/1688…
The end of a difficult relationship can spur self-reflection and personal growth—and focusing on these key areas can help. Here's how. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
Only 1 in 3 young Australians feel a sense of belonging in Australia and feel pride in our culture and way of life, compared to 60% in 2009. The intersection between socioeconomic and global uncertainty has impacted many young Australians #mentalhealth. ow.ly/VvSr50PqxoT
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All workers can now get paid family and domestic violence leave. Here's what's changing sbs.com.au/news/article/all-… #FRSA #familyviolence #domesticviolence
Concerning increases in the number of complaints lodged by consumers highlights how buy-now-pay-later and financial service providers may need to respond better to help Australians struggling with financial hardship.
Consumer Action CEO @steph_tonkin said the big jump in complaints to @AFCA_org_au about financial service providers is disappointing, but not a surprise. @StephenJonesMP @DavidLockeAFCA @BetterPlaceAU consumeraction.org.au/compla…
#Ageism is embedded in our communities and our behaviours. It can range from #elderabuse to becoming invisible in your community. It happens to Victorians across the age spectrum and can come from unconscious bias. This @RadioNational discussion explains. ow.ly/NuVR50Plqgx
#Loneliness is more than being physically alone. Not feeling seen, heard or validated, or craving deeper, more meaningful connections, can lead to loneliness. Meaningful connections help us to keep well. ow.ly/cFNe50Pk6Ep
How do you support someone who is experiencing family violence? Start by believing them, taking them seriously, and listening. These helpful tips by @1800RESPECT can help you better equip yourself. ow.ly/Wnm750PlpX3
Our emotional homes represent where we spend most of our emotional time and energy. It reflects our default way of feeling and how we react to external events. #mentalhealth
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Better Place Australia retweeted
Australia's first 'wellbeing budget' shows mixed results across health and environment abc.net.au/news/2023-07-21/j… #FRSA #wellbeing
