Relationships

It is helpful to imagine assertiveness as the middle ground between aggression and passivity.

Peer groups can be a very positive influence on your teenager's life.

Intimacy in a relationship means being able to share a whole range of thoughts, feelings and experiences that we have as human beings.

A good relationship doesn't just happen - you have to work at it.

Good communication is about the way we talk and listen, and about our body language.

Having friends and other social connections is good for your health and wellbeing.

Sibling rivalry is a common problem, particularly among children who are the same sex and close together in age.

It is normal to disagree with each other from time to time and occasional conflict is part of family life.

It might be valuable to occasionally evaluate the dynamics of your family to ensure that everyone is as happy as they could be.

Managing a relationship breakdown is difficult. What you feel during a relationship breakdown may be very hard, but it will pass in time.

The birth of your first child can significantly change your relationship with your partner and may impact on other relationships.

Provides an overview of family support programs and health services available to refugees and asylum seekers living in Victoria.

How parents and carers can talk to children about relationships, sex and sexuality. Includes - how and when to start, topics at different ages and stages, teenage sex, school safety and support.

There are many people you can talk to who can help you overcome feelings of wanting to lash out.

Victoria has a range of services available to help people at risk of, experiencing or escaping from family violence.

The sooner a person with a mental illness receives treatment, the better the outcome is likely to be.

Local Connections supports adults experiencing social isolation or loneliness to build strong social connections. Support is free and confidential, and you do not need a Medicare card or GP referral.

There is a range of non-government agencies available to help families under stress in caring for their children.

Provides an overview of family support programs and health services available to refugees and asylum seekers living in Victoria.

You may need outside help to resolve problems and ensure your relationship stays healthy and strong.

When you, your partner or someone in your family has a mental illness, it can cause stress and worry for everyone.

Having friends and other social connections is good for your health and wellbeing.

Managing a relationship breakdown is difficult. What you feel during a relationship breakdown may be very hard, but it will pass in time.

You may need outside help to resolve problems and ensure your relationship stays healthy and strong.

With the physical and emotional closeness of a partnership, it is inevitable that there is sometimes conflict.

A good relationship doesn't just happen - you have to work at it.

Good communication is about the way we talk and listen, and about our body language.

Having friends and other social connections is good for your health and wellbeing.

The expense of gifts and food, the pressure of shopping, and the expectations of the season can make Christmas an extremely stressful time.

Managing a relationship breakdown is difficult. What you feel during a relationship breakdown may be very hard, but it will pass in time.

The birth of your first child can significantly change your relationship with your partner and may impact on other relationships.

Intimacy in a relationship means being able to share a whole range of thoughts, feelings and experiences that we have as human beings.

With the physical and emotional closeness of a partnership, it is inevitable that there is sometimes conflict.

When you, your partner or someone in your family has a mental illness, it can cause stress and worry for everyone.

Managing a relationship breakdown is difficult. What you feel during a relationship breakdown may be very hard, but it will pass in time.

If you are thinking about re-partnering, there are questions you can ask yourself to check whether you are emotionally ready to do so.

A family breakup may be even harder for children if they have to move house as a result.

Separating parents can help children by giving them honest explanations and emotional support.

Managing a relationship breakdown is difficult. What you feel during a relationship breakdown may be very hard, but it will pass in time.

Well-managed anger can be a useful emotion that motivates you to make positive changes.

Children exposed to domestic violence are more likely to experience emotional and behavioural problems.

Perpetrators often make excuses for their violence, for example, blaming alcohol or stress.

You can successfully combine breastfeeding with work if you have support from your employer, colleagues and family.

Work-related stress causes an increase in sick days and absenteeism, a higher turnover of staff and a drop in productivity.