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About Better Place Australia
Empowering people to learn, grow, achieve Learn more
About Centre for Better Relationships
Research arm of Better Place Australia Learn more
“By 2029, we aim to lead the sector in creating impactful, evidence-based and accessible services for Australians of all ages”
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Our Vision
An Australia where all people experience positive relationships, truly value each other and live safer, more fulfilling lives
Learn moreOur Purpose
Empower people to become more resilient and experience improved well-being to better determine their futures
Learn moreOur Values
Our core values guide our approach to creating an inclusive, innovative, supportive environment for staff and clients
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Research & Findings
The Centre for Better Relationships (CBR) is the research, advocacy and policy arm of Better Place Australia. The purpose of CBR is to help Australians from all walks of life lead better lives through forging stronger relationships. CBR aims to achieve this through insightful research, knowledge translation, advocacy work and policy analysis on key health and relationship issues and by also being a pointer to other leading research within the sector.
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Our History
Better Place Australia commenced operations in 1985 as part of a pilot program for a family mediation service in a single office in outer suburban Melbourne. From the outset, we were helping families at risk of breaking down and assisting separating couples with domestic arrangements. As personal relationships within society grew ever-more complicated, we expanded our services to meet the changing needs. We now offer a host of support services, from mental health counselling and elder abuse prevention to parenting plans, financial and relationship counselling and more. From that single office in Noble Park, Better Place Australia now assists more than 11,000 new clients each year, with 150+ staff across 13 locations in Victoria.
