For Couples

This page is for couples and has information and advice about family relationship issues. You will find information you can read as well as services that may be able to help.

Information you might find useful

• 10 ways to become a better partner - 10 steps you can take to maximise your relationships so that you feel valued, loved and nurtured, and to minimise becoming a relationship casualty.
• Managing conflict - Although conflict is a normal part of our relationships and is perfectly healthy if handled well, it sometimes escalates and becomes destructive. This factsheet offers tips and ideas for managing conflict well.
• Getting married - Information for couples intending to marry. This includes information about finding the right marriage celebrant, participating in a marriage ceremony, and getting married overseas.
• Information about family relationship services - There is a wide range of services available to help families to build better relationships or to help deal with separation.

Get help

• call the Family Relationship Advice Line on 1800 050 321 from 8 am to 8 pm, Monday to Friday, and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, except national public holidays
• find a Family Relationship Centre near you
• find a family relationship service near you

Search for information about

• communication
• building relationships
• conflict management
• family violence

Search for services that can assist with

• building relationships
• conflict management
• family violence issues

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