What do family relationship Centres do?
Family Relationship Centres specialise in providing joint Family Dispute Resolution mediation sessions with the other parent or family members to help you agree on parenting arrangements.
Who to talk to about parenting?
Phone Counselling 1300 1300 52.
How do I start a family mediation process?
The Family Mediation Process – Step by Step Guide
- 1) Referral to mediation.
- 2) Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM)
- 3) Joint Mediation Session.
- 4) Mediation documentation.
How many family relationship Centres are there in Australia?
There are now 65 FRCs, with funding and policy decisions shared between the federal departments of the Attorney-General (AGD) and Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA).
Who can I talk to about my family problems?
You can talk to a friend, or you could talk to a responsible adult such as another family member, a doctor, a school teacher, or a guidance counsellor.
How do you deal with family problems at home?
Suggestions include:
- Try to stay calm.
- Try to put emotions aside.
- Don’t interrupt the other person while they are speaking.
- Actively listen to what they are saying and what they mean.
- Check that you understand them by asking questions.
- Communicate your side of the story clearly and honestly.
Do I need a solicitor for mediation?
Yes – solicitors can be present in mediation although this is not usual. Even if legal advisers are not present, most clients tell us that it is helpful to take legal advice before and between sessions rather than during the mediation itself.
When were family relationship Centres established?
2006
Family Relationship Centres were established as a result of the 2006 changes to Australia’s family law system to provide tailored, professional support for families. Family Relationship Centres are a highly visible entry point or gateway to the whole family support service system.
What can a family relationship centre do for You?
If you are going through separation, staff will talk with you to help you focus on your children’s needs and help you decide what to do next. Family Relationship Centres specialise in providing joint Family Dispute Resolution mediation sessions with the other parent or family members to help you agree on parenting arrangements.
Where can I go for family relationship advice?
Christo calls the Family Relationship Advice Line, and they refer him to the local Family Relationship Centre, so that he and Helen can mediate parenting arrangements and parenting time with the help of an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (specialist family mediator).
Can you bring a lawyer to a family relationship centre?
If it is appropriate, you can bring family members or a support person with you, including your lawyer. However, attendance of lawyers at Centres is at the discretion of the service provider. If you are planning to bring your lawyer with you, you should discuss this with the Centre as early as possible.