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# Better Place Australia

Empowering people to enjoy healthier relationships​

## Sitemaps

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## Pages

- [Home](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/) - Home page. Better Place Australia supports people through services including family counselling, supports for older people, mental health and mediation
- [We're in agreement](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/separate-smarter/were-in-agreement/) - Better Place Australia 'We're in Agreement' is about documenting or formalising your agreement so both parties know what is to happen with children and finances
- [Parenting Plans](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/separate-smarter/parenting-plans/) - Better Place Australia helps with Parenting Plans. Written agreement setting out arrangements relating to the child and how each parent shares responsibilities
- [Separate Smarter](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/separate-smarter/) - Separate Smarter with the right guidance and counselling through Better Place Australia. Affordable relationship counselling, family dispute resolution, & more
- [Southern Melbourne Elder Abuse Prevention Network](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/smeapn/) - Welcome to SMEAPNWe are Better Place Australia's older person advocacy group.Learn MoreYour Life. Your Choice.We help you understand your rights so you stay in charge of how you spend your money, where you live and who you see.Learn MoreCelebrating Every AgeWe help you talk about age in ways that build respect, celebrate every age and
- [Better Pride NEW](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/) - Welcome to Better PrideWhether you're a biological, social, or chosen family, together or separated, we're here for you.Learn MoreDonor Agreement ServiceLearn how to start your family with the right foundation.Learn MoreGreetings from Midsumma!We went to Midsumma Carnival and we had an absolute blast! Learn More Our Services Starting a Family Planning for a future family
- [Management Team](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/management-team/) - BPA Executive Kirstan Corben Chief Executive OfficerShe/Her/Hers Kirstan Corben is the Chief Executive Officer of Better Place Australia, appointed in August 2025. With more than 20 years of leadership experience across health, community, sport, and government sectors, Kirstan brings a deep commitment to equity, wellbeing, and the power of community to create lasting change.Her career
- [Executive team](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/management-team-3/) - The Executive team strives for an Australia where all people experience positive relationships, truly value each other and live safer, more confident lives.
- [Fees for Supervised Children's Contact Service Narre Warren](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/fees-for-childrens-contact-service-in-narre-warren/) - View the Fees for Better Place Australia's Supervised Children's Contact Service in Narre Warren.
- [Executive Team](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/executive-team/) - . Better leadership to nurture positive relationships BPA Executive Kirstan Corben Chief Executive OfficerShe/Her/Hers Kirstan Corben is the Chief Executive Officer of Better Place Australia, appointed in August 2025. With more than 20 years of leadership experience across health, community, sport, and government sectors, Kirstan brings a deep commitment to equity, wellbeing, and the power
- [About Us](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/) - Better Place Australia is a not-for-profit in the health sector, helping individuals & families become resilient and empowered to enjoy healthier relationships
- [Strategic Plan](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/strategic-plan/) - Strategic Plan Better outcomes for all Australians Read our Strategic Plan (2024-2029) Here We strive to uphold and maintain our vision, purpose and values in all that we do. These maintain the standards that we as an organisation aim for every day. People matter to usAll those who contact the team at Better Place Australia,
- [Elder Abuse Prevention Services](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/elder-abuse-prevention-services/) - Better Place Australia free elder abuse prevention services. Identifying elder abuse, managing conflict with family and/or carers, and repairing relationships
- [Board Of Directors](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/board-of-directors/) - Better governance to facilitate healthier relationships The Better Place Australia Board of Directors Magistrate Anne Goldsbrough AM Chair of the Board Anne Goldsbrough has been a leader in the area of Family Violence and Family Law since her appointment as a Victorian Magistrate in 1996. She was the Part-Time Law Reform Commissioner appointed for the
- [AR_Test](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/annual-report/ar_test/) - Flyout Menu Shared PurposeCEO MessageChair ForewordStrategy OverviewOur ValuesOur ClientsBoard & ExecutivesGrowth and ImpactOur ServicesOur ImpactAdvocacySocial Media & WebUnity and IntegrationOur PeopleOur Work - Case StudiesFinancial Statement Placeholder Title Placeholder Subtitle. Better Place Australia Annual Report 2026 Section 1 Shared Purpose Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis,
- [CBR Projects](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/cbr-projects/) - Health sector projects being conducted by the Centre for Better Relationships, the research arm of Better Place Australia
- [The Centre for Better Relationships](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/) - Centre for Better Relationships is the research, advocacy and policy arm of Better Place Australia. Suicide prevention, elder abuse, mental health in aged care
- [Why We Ask What We Ask](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/why-we-ask-what-we-ask-2/) - Better Place Australia provides inclusive, culturally safe support while ensuring strict privacy. Personal data is securely stored, and accessed only by authorised staff, and clients can choose what they share.
- [Our Practitioners](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride-old/our-practitioners/) - Our Better Pride Practitioners At Better Pride, our staff are qualified professionals with diverse backgrounds and connections to the LGBTQI+ community. They are here to listen to you and, with their vast expertise, offer you the support and care that you need. Elisabeth (She/Her) Accredited Mental Health Social Worker I am an Accredited Mental Health
- [Contact Us](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride-old/contact-us/) - Ways to contact us If our services sound like they’re the right fit for you, we recommend that you contact us through any of the following methods: Phone 1800 531 919 Call us during business hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) and a dedicated member of our customer service team will talk you through the next steps for your BPA
- [Our Commitment to the Safety of Children and Young People](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/our-commitment-to-the-safety-of-children-and-young-people/) - Our Commitment to the Safety of Children and Young People At Better Place Australia, we priotise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. What to expect when you visit us or use our services We have policies and procedures to help keep children and young people safe. All of our staff are trained
- [Better Place for Kids](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-place-for-kids/) - Be it to fine tune your parenting skills, strengthen your relationships or build strong bonds, Better Place for Kids programs at Better Place Australia, can help
- [Annual Reports](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/annual-report/) - Annual Reports Better services to facilitate better relationships 2025 Annual Report View report View snapshot 2024 Annual Report View report View snapshot 2023 Annual Report View report View snapshot 2022 Annual Report View report Download PDF 2021 Annual Report Download PDF 2020 Annual Report Download PDF 2019 Annual Report Download PDF 2018 Annual Report Download
- [Contact us](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/contact-us/) - Contact us. Better Place Australia. Mediation, FDR, RACF, family dispute resolution, suicide prevention, financial counselling, and other services
- [Make an enquiry](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/make-an-enquiry/) - Better Place Australia. Lower gap counselling for individuals, couples & children. Affordable & available children’s contact services, and more. Make an enquiry
- [Fees for Children's Contact Service in Sale](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/fees-for-childrens-contact-service-in-sale/) - View fees for Children's Contact Service in Sale from Better Place Australia.
- [Services](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/services/) - Learn about our services, as well as our model of care that helps us deliver our counselling and mediation to the large community of Victoria.
- [Children’s Contact Service - Information for Parents](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/childrens-contact-service/for-parents/) - Find affordable and effective Children's Contact Services in Narre Warren and Sale with Better Place Australia. We nurture connections between parents and children.
- [Children's Contact Services](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/childrens-contact-services/) - Online Request for CCS Application Form For parents, carers and referrers, by completing this form below, you acknowledge Better Place Australia will send you an application form electronically via email. We require details of both parents to ensure we have the correct information. Your detailsYour first name(Required)Last name(Required)Gender identity(Required)Click hereMaleFemaleOtherIntersexGender diverseTrans (M)Trans (F)Different gender identityPrefer
- [Refer to a Children’s Contact Service](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/childrens-contact-service/refer-to-a-childrens-contact-service/) - Looking to refer parents to Better Place's Children's Contact Service? Find out how you can connect to our child-focused services in Sale and Narre Warren.
- [Children’s Contact Service](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/childrens-contact-service/) - Better Place Australia offers Children's Contact Services so separated parents can nurture relationships with their children under qualified supervision.
- [Children's Contact Service FAQs](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/childrens-contact-service-faqs/) - Get answers to Children's Contact Service FAQs. Frequently asked questions about Better Place Australia Children's Contact Service in Narre Warren and Sale. Supervised contact centres Melbourne
- [Children's Contact Service in Sale](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/childrens-contact-service-in-sale/) - Looking for a Children's Contact Service in Sale? Better Place Australia offers qualified supervision and a safe environment for children and their parents.
- [Children's Contact Service in Narre Warren](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/childrens-contact-service-in-narre-warren/) - Looking for a safe, supervised Children's Contact Service in Narre Warren? Better Place Australia offers the perfect environment for parents and children.
- [All Fact Sheets](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/all-fact-sheets/) - Table of Contents Consent - What Have You Consented To? Why is data collected from me?Our programs are funded through multiple funding bodies, with data collection and regular reporting required to maintain funding compliance. ‘Client data’ refers to information that is collected by service providers about the clients accessing their services. This information includes client
- [Fact Sheets](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/factsheets/) - Do you have any questions about our services? Are you interested in learning about about how we handle sensitive information, and address your requirements? Select our fact sheets below to find out more about the care that we provide. ConsentLearn more about what we ask of you before we can provide your services, as well
- [What you need to know before you start Family Dispute Resolution](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/what-you-need-to-know-before-you-start-family-dispute-resolution/)
- [Elder Abuse isn't just a problem... It’s OUR problem](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/elder-abuse-is-not-just-a-problem-its-our-problem/)
- [Supporting families as protective partners in elder abuse prevention and early intervention](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/supporting-families-as-protective-partners-in-elder-abuse-prevention-and-early-intervention/)
- [Resources](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resources/) - Better Place Australia resources. Counselling, mediation, elder abuse prevention, RACF, suicide prevention, care finder, children's contact services, and more
- [Elder Abuse Discussion Paper](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/elder-abuse-discussion-paper/) - A summary of experience and practice observations in responding to elder abuse through the Respecting Elders service.
- [CBR Team](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/cbr-team/) - The health sector research team at the Centre for Better Relationships, who they are, what they research in the health sector, and their papers and works
- [Collective Prejudice](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/collective-prejudice/) - Our position paper on the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Outlining the many dangers older Australian’s face as citizens, consumers and individuals that cannot be quickly and/or easily addressed through legislative or organisational change.
- [Respecting Elders: Elder Abuse Prevention Service](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/respecting-elders-elder-abuse-prevention-service/) - Important Information for Referrers of Older Persons where there is suspected/confirmed Elder Abuse present Due to the increasing complexity, intensity and volumes of cases, BPA is temporarily closing new referrals for a period of 4 weeks. The decision is necessary to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our current clients and to allow our practitioners
- [Careers](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/careers/) - Careers at Better Place Australia locations. Find job vacancies in our vibrant cultures where staff are committed to making a difference in people's lives
- [CBR News](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/cbr-news/) - Latest health sector news is promoted through the Centre for Better Relationships. The research arm for Better Place Australia. Written in-house and externally
- [Feedback](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/website-feedback/) - Better Place Australia. Lower gap counselling. Affordable, available children’s contact services, and more. We welcome feedback on our services
- [Client Charter](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/client-charter/) - Better Place Australia provides respectful, high-quality services focused on child safety, privacy, and clear communication. Clients can involve support persons, and services are tailored to their needs.
- [Feedback and complaints](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/feedback-and-complaints/) - Better Place Australia values feedback to enhance inclusive, high-quality services. All feedback is taken seriously, handled confidentially, and does not affect care.
- [Privacy and your information](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/privacy-and-your-information/) - Better Place Australia is committed to ensuring the privacy of its clients. We are also bound by the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988 and the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 which sets out 13 principles to protect your privacy and information.
- [Why we ask what we ask](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/why-we-ask-what-we-ask/) - Better Place Australia provides inclusive, culturally safe support while ensuring strict privacy. Personal data is securely stored, and accessed only by authorised staff, and clients can choose what they share.
- [Consent - What you have consented to](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/consent/) - Better Place Australia collects client data to meet funding compliance and enhance service quality. Consent is required for service provision, data collection, referrals, and de-identified reporting.
- [Annual Reports](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/annual-reports/) - View the Better Place Australia Annual Reports
- [Better Pride Story](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride-old/better-pride-story/) - Better Pride provides safe, inclusive support for LGBTIQ+ families, offering Rainbow Tick accredited services for starting families, connection, and separation.
- [Why Better Pride?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride-old/why-better-pride/) - Better Pride celebrates diverse LGBTIQ+ families, offering inclusive, Rainbow Tick-accredited services shaped by community voices and lived experiences.
- [Living Better Pride](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride-old/living-better-pride/) - Better Pride actively supports the LGBTIQ+ community through events, celebrations, and inclusive services that spread joy, connection, and love.
- [Who is Better Pride?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride-old/who-is-better-pride/) - Empathetic professionals supporting LGBTIQ+ families with mediation, counseling, and mental health services. Inclusive, affirming, and Rainbow Tick-accredited.
- [Search](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride-old/search/)
- [Locations](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/locations/) - 14 Better Place Australia locations around Victoria. Services include counselling, mediation, RACF, elder abuse prevention, children’s contact services and more
- [Feedback](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/feedback/) - Better Place Australia. Lower gap counselling. Affordable, available children’s contact services, and more. We welcome feedback on our services
- [News](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/) - Latest support services news and media info from Better Place Australia. Counselling, mediation, elder abuse prevention, RACF, suicide prevention, and more
- [HOPE Outreach program](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hope-outreach-program/) - Hope Outreach Program is a support service for people who have self-harmed or attempted suicide. Better Place Australia counselling in Melbourne
- [Why Better Place?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/why-better-place/) - Everyone regardless of background has the right to be treated with respect, dignity, professionalism and care. We will continue to grow in challenging times.
- [How we are funded](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/how-we-are-funded/) - How we are Funded Wider reach, better impact Australian Government Funding Better Place Australia gratefully acknowledges the financial grant support received from the Commonwealth Government Attorney General’s Department and Department of Social Service. PHN Funding Better Place Australia gratefully acknowledges the financial support received from Primary Health Networks (PHN) South Eastern Melbourne, North Western Melbourne
- [Mission & Vision  2024 FOR NEW VALUES STRAP](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/mission-vision-2024/) - Vision, Purpose & Values Our Vision An Australia where all people experience positive relationships, truly value each other and live safer, more fulfilling lives Our Purpose To empower people to become more resilient and experience improved wellbeing to better determine their futures Our Five Year Strategy By 2029, we aim to lead the sector in
- [Pay Test](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/pay-test/)
- [Referrer page](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/referrer-page/) - Contact us. Better Place Australia. Mediation, FDR, RACF, family dispute resolution, suicide prevention, financial counselling, and other services
- [Better Place Australia Privacy Policy](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/privacy/) - Better Place Australia is committed to ensuring your privacy. Also bound by the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988 that helps protect your personal information
- [CBR Podcasts](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/cbr-podcasts/) - Health sector podcasts are resources either produced by the Centre for Better Relationships or pointing to prodcasts from others in the health sector
- [Advocacy: Looking out for older people when they’re out of sight](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/advocacy-looking-out-for-older-people-when-theyre-out-of-sight/) - “Elder abuse happening behind closed doors…” Looking out for older people when they’re out of sightThe culmination of increased stress and anxiety, financial pressures and social isolation during the pandemic has led to a rise in cases of elder abuse. Alarmingly, most of these cases have taken place behind closed doors where it’s easily concealed
- [Advocacy - How the Centre for Better Relationships is enhancing lives through research](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/advocacy-how-the-centre-for-better-relationships-is-enhancing-lives-through-research-2/) - Advocacy - How the Centre for Better Relationships is enhancing lives through research. The research and policy division of Better Place Australia
- [Advocacy: Championing social inclusion in communities](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/advocacy-championing-social-inclusion-in-communities/) - “Embracing diversity as innovation..." Championing Social Inclusion in Communities Better Place Australia works with clients from many culturally diverse backgrounds. We know how important it is to provide culturally responsive service delivery that helps every person in the community fully participate in everyday life. Making access and equity for culturally diverse communities a core element
- [Advocacy: Pursuing more funding to retain services for vulnerable communities](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/pursuing-more-funding-to-retain-services-for-vulnerable-communities/) - Pursuing more funding to retain services for vulnerable communities Not-for-profit and community sector organisations consistently rely on external funding to deliver essential services to vulnerable communities in Australia and pay fair wages to their staff. Many of these services, including those at Better Place Australia, are able to have a wide reach and strong
- [Advocacy: Valuing the older person](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/advocacy-valuing-the-older-person/) - “A more inclusive society…“ Valuing the older personMental illness is more prevalent in aged care facilities than among the general public, but it was only a few years ago that psychological services were offered to residents of these facilities. Today, Better Place Australia provides free psychological support to 120 aged care facilities across Victoria. Through this
- [Advocacy: Banding together for a unified systemic approach to service delivery](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/advocacy-banding-together-for-a-unified-systemic-approach-to-service-delivery/) - “Outcomes through relationships..." Banding together for a unified systemic approach to service deliveryEvery year, thousands of Australian individuals and families seek support from Family and Relationship Services (FARS) for help in resolving disputes and rebuilding family ties. Many find the process more complex than anticipated because of a key systemic issue – fragmented service delivery
- [Defunding of Elder Abuse Prevention Services (EAPS)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/defunding-of-elder-abuse-prevention-services-eaps/) - The defunding of elder abuse prevention services means 70% of specialists jobs across Victoria are being cutat a critical time of need. Help change this.
- [Care Finder Program](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/care-finder-service/) - Better Place Australia Care Finder Program enables older people who qualify to access the supports they require to remain living at home longer
- [CBR Videos](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/cbr-videos/) - Health sector research videos are promoted by the Centre for Better Relationships. Produced in-house or pointing to videos by external researchers
- [Physical elder abuse](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/physical-elder-abuse/)
- [Reconciliation Action Plan](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan/) - Better Place Australia Reconciliation Action Plan
- [Psychological or emotional elder abuse](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/psychological-or-emotional-elder-abuse/)
- [Financial elder abuse](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/financial-elder-abuse/)
- [Podcast List](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast-list/) - Better Place Australia podcast list. Case studies from family dispute resolution, suicide prevention, financial counselling, and other services
- [Video List](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video-list/) - Better Place Australia video list. Case studies and resources from family dispute resolution, suicide prevention, financial counselling, and other services
- [Video List](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video-list-3/)
- [Podcast List](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast-list-3/)
- [Locations](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/locations-3/)
- [Make an enquiry](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/make-an-enquiry-3/)
- [News](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news-3/)
- [Make an enquiry success](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/make-an-enquiry-success-3/)
- [Test Elemntor new template](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/test-elemntor-new-template-2/)
- [QA ELEMENTOR](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/qa-elementor-2/)
- [TEST ELEMENTOR](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/test-elementor-4/)
- [Video List](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video-list-2/)
- [Advocating for Change](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/advocating-for-change-2/)
- [Podcast List](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast-list-2/)
- [Annual Reports](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/annual-reports-2/)
- [Locations](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/locations-2/)
- [Board Of Directors](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/board-of-directors-2/)
- [Strategic Plan](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/strategic-plan-2/)
- [Make an enquiry](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/make-an-enquiry-2/)
- [Test elementor](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/test-elementor-3/)
- [News](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news-2/)
- [Management Team](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/management-team-2/)
- [Make an enquiry success](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/make-an-enquiry-success-2/)
- [How we are funded](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/how-we-are-funded-2/)
- [Test Elemntor new template](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/test-elemntor-new-template/)
- [How you can help](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/how-you-can-help-2/)
- [QA ELEMENTOR](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/qa-elementor/)
- [Advocacy: Pursuing more funding to retain services for vulnerable communities](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/advocacy-pursuing-more-funding-to-retain-services-for-vulnerable-communities-2/)
- [TEST ELEMENTOR](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/test-elementor-2/)
- [Test elementor page](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/test-elementor-page-2/)
- [Advocacy: Stronger commitment is needed to stem the rise in elder abuse](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/advocacy-stronger-commitment-is-needed-to-stem-the-rise-in-elder-abuse-2/)
- [Why Better Place Australia?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/why-better-place-australia/)
- [Advocacy: Banding together for a unified systemic approach to service delivery](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/advocacy-banding-together-for-a-unified-systemic-approach-to-service-delivery-2/)
- [Advocacy: Looking out for older people when they’re out of sight](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/advocacy-looking-out-for-older-people-when-theyre-out-of-sight-2/)
- [Advocacy: Valuing the older person](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/advocacy-valuing-the-older-person-2/)
- [Advocating for Change](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/advocating-for-change/)
- [Advocacy: Championing social inclusion in communities](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/advocacy-championing-social-inclusion-in-communities-2/)
- [CBR projects](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/cbr-projects-3/)
- [Test 250](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/test-250-2/)
- [Talking Better Relationships](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/talking-better-relationships-2/)
- [Board Of Directors](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/board-of-directors/)
- [Research Area Widget Test](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research-area-widget-test-2/)
- [CBR Team](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/cbr-team-3/)
- [Strategic Plan](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/strategic-plan/)
- [Test Ranuka - Elementor](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/test-ranuka-elementor-2/)
- [Test elementor](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/test-elementor/)
- [Research Page - Test](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research-page-test-2/)
- [Research QA](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research-qa-2/)
- [Podcasts](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcasts-2/)
- [How we are funded](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/how-we-are-funded/)
- [CBR News](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/cbr-news-3/)
- [How you can help](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/how-you-can-help/)
- [Podcast](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast-2/)
- [Advocacy: Pursuing more funding to retain services for vulnerable communities](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/advocacy-pursuing-more-funding-to-retain-services-for-vulnerable-communities/)
- [Test elementor page](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/test-elementor-page/)
- [Advocacy: Stronger commitment is needed to stem the rise in elder abuse](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/advocacy-stronger-commitment-is-needed-to-stem-the-rise-in-elder-abuse/)
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- [How can a separated parent have time with their child when there are allegations of family violence?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/how-can-a-separated-parent-have-time-with-their-child-when-there-are-allegations-of-family-violence/) - Case study: Having time with their child when there are allegations of family violence. Better Place Australia supervised contact centres Melbourne& Gippsland.
- [How can a separated parent see their children when there's an intervention order in place?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/how-can-a-separated-parent-see-their-children-when-theres-an-intervention-order-in-place/) - How can a separated parent see their children when there's an intervention order in place? Better Place Australia supervised contact centres Melbourne and Gipspland
- [How we helped a separated couple experiencing tensions in communication](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/how-we-helped-a-separated-couple-experiencing-tensions-in-communication/) - Podcast case study about separated couple experiencing tensions in communication and how we helped them. Better Place Australia Family Dispute Resolution
- [How we helped separated dad see his children more](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/how-we-helped-separated-dad-see-his-children-more/) - Better Place Australia family dispute resolution case study where you can learn how we helped separated dad see his children more
- [Little girl missing her dad and how child counselling helped her](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/little-girl-missing-her-dad-and-how-child-counselling-helped-her/) - Better Place Australia supporting children after separation program. Case study: Little girl missing her dad and how we helped her. Child counselling Melbourne
- [Safe place for father to visit his child](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/safe-place-for-father-to-visit-his-child/) - Video case study: Finding a safe place for father to visit his child and how Better Place Australia supervised contact centres helped them
- [Separated parents needing to arrange safe Court Ordered visits](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/separated-parents-needing-to-arrange-safe-court-ordered-visits/) - Video case study: Safe Court Ordered visits for the separated father to see his daughter. Better Place Australia supervised contact centres Melbourne
- [Sudden health issues meant she couldn't repay her personal loan](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/sudden-health-issues-meant-she-couldnt-repay-her-personal-loan/) - Better Place Australia free financial counselling. Listen to podcast case study. Sudden health issues meant she couldn't repay her personal loan
- [Taking the emotion out of communication](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/taking-the-emotion-out-of-communication/) - Video case study: Taking the emotion out of communication. Separated couple had mediation from Better Place Australia family dispute resolution to move forward
- [When a 65 year old could no longer pay her mortgage](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/when-a-65-year-old-could-no-longer-pay-her-mortgage/) - Better Place Australia case study podcast: When a 65 year old could no longer pay her mortgage and how the BPA financial counseller mediated for her
- [We forgot about our child's feelings during separation](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/we-forgot-about-our-childs-feelings-during-separation/) - We forgot about our child's feelings during separation. Better Place Australia case study and how the practitioner helped the couple through the difficult time
- [Silence didn't solve the marriage problems](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/silence-didnt-solve-the-marriage-problems/) - Case study. Silence didn't solve the marriage problems and they suffered until they sought professional help from Better Place Australia counselling service
- [How the HOPE program helped John after suicide attempt](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/how-the-hope-program-helped-john-after-suicide-attempt/) - HOPE Outreach Program case worker shares how the Better Place Australia HOPE program helped John after suicide attempt. Better Place Australia counselling
- [The car loan she couldn't afford to repay](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/the-car-loan-she-couldnt-afford-to-repay/) - Podcast: What happened when a woman took out car loan she couldn't afford. Better Place Australia financial counsellor shares how she got Lucy out of the mess
- [Separating parents – disagreement about parenting plan?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/separating-parents-disagreement-about-parenting-plan/) - Case study: Separating parents – disagreement about parenting plan? Family Dispute Resolution Team Leader with Better Place Australia shares strategy to help
- [How can older people continue living at home longer?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/how-can-older-people-continue-living-at-home-longer/) - Better Place Australia Care Finder Program in Greater Dandenong is how older people continue living at home. In home care services, My Aged Care and more
- [Why payday loans might not be a good idea](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/why-payday-loans-might-not-be-a-good-idea/) - Better Place Australia case study: Why payday loans might not be a good idea. Learn the traps. Free financial counselling if you live in a funded area
- [Why is tradey living on food vouchers?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/why-is-tradey-living-on-food-vouchers/) - Case study: Why is tradey living on food vouchers? and how Better Place Australia free financial counselling helped restore his life
- [What a single mum did who couldn't afford the energy bills](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/what-a-single-mum-did-who-couldnt-afford-the-energy-bills/) - Case study: What a single mum did who couldn't afford the energy bills now. Better Place Australia free financial counselling available to those in funded area
- [Understanding the legal jargon in financial matters](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/understanding-the-legal-jargon-in-financial-matters/) - When going through financial difficulites, understanding the legal jargon is important. Enquire about free financial counselling at Better Place Australia
- [How a man rebuilt his life after crippling diagnosis](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/how-a-man-rebuilt-his-life-after-crippling-diagnosis/) - Case study. How a man rebuilt his life after crippling diagnosis and how Better Place Australia counselling helped
- [Difference between debt waiver and debt write off](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/difference-between-debt-waiver-and-debt-write-off/) - Learn the difference between debt waiver and debt write off. Better Place Australia and Financial First Aid free financial counselling
- [Asylum seeker has car accident and can't pay insurance claim](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/asylum-seeker-has-car-accident-and-cant-pay-insurance-claim/) - Better Place Australia free financial counselling. Podcast: Asylum seeker on bridging visa has car accident and can't pay insurance claim. How did story end?
- [Separating parents – getting help about a partial agreement?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/separating-parents-getting-help-about-a-partial-agreement/) - Case study. Separating parents – getting help about a partial agreement? Family Dispute Resolution Team Leader with Better Place Australia shares strategy
- [Separating but living under the same roof?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/separating-but-living-under-the-same-roof/) - Case study: Separating but living under the same roof? Family Dispute Resolution Team Leader with Better Place Australia shares her initiatives to help the couple
- [Same parenting plan, different interpretations](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/same-parenting-plan-different-interpretations/) - Better Place Australia case study Same parenting plan, different interpretations, where separating parents were interpreting their parenting plan differently
- [Repartnering increased the tensions in communication](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/repartnering-increased-the-tensions-in-communication/) - Video case study: Repartnering increased the tensions in communication, so the dad sought mediation from Better Place Australia family dispute resolution
- [Property mediation the key for couple in deadlock](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/property-mediation-the-key-for-couple-in-deadlock/) - Case study. Property mediation the key for couple in deadlock during separation and how Better Place Australia property mediation helped them resolve the issues
- [Newly separated parents worried about when they'd each see their son](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/newly-separated-parents-worried-about-when-theyd-each-see-their-son/) - Case study podcast: Newly separated parents worried about when they’d each see their son. Better Place Australia family dispute resolution helped them
- [Overcoming thoughts of self-harm](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/overcoming-thoughts-of-self-harm/) - Case study. Overcoming thoughts of self-harm and how the Better Place Australia HOPE program achieved this positive outcome for a desperate Iranian woman
- [Older woman finds freedom from abusive partner](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/older-woman-finds-freedom-from-abusive-partner/) - Case study. Older woman finds freedom from abusive partner after seeking help through the Better Place Australia elder abuse prevention service
- [My adult son was intimidating me](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/my-adult-son-was-intimidating-me/) - Case study. My adult son was intimidating me. Learn how Better Place Australia elder abuse prevention services helped Dawn through this time
- [Dealing with an abusive adult son](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/dealing-with-an-abusive-adult-son/) - Case study: Dealing with an abusive adult son who demanded money. Better Place Australia elder prevention services help older people in conflict with family
- [Where low self-esteem and anxiety took me](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/where-low-self-esteem-and-anxiety-took-me/) - Case study. Businessman shares his story: Where Low Self-esteem and Anxiety Took Me, and how Better Place Australia counselling helped him
- [Addressing childhood abuse saved his life](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/addressing-childhood-abuse-saved-his-life/) - Case study. Addressing childhood abuse saved his life and how Better Place Australia counselling helped him through the process
- [Rebuilding the bond between parent and child](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/rebuilding-the-bond-between-parent-and-child/) - Read the case study how Better Place Australia Children's Contact Service helped towards rebuilding the bond between parent and child
- [Managing behavioural problems in children](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/hear_from_people/managing-behavioural-problems-in-children/) - When managing behavioural problems in children, relationships, family, seek assistance from a counsellor at Better Place Australia

## Services

- [Parenting After Separation](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/personal-development/parenting-after-separation/) - Better Place Australia Parenting After Separation service helps parents who have separated learn how to best manage their changed parenting role
- [Tuning In To Teens](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/personal-development/tuning-into-teens/) - Affordable Tuning In To Teens parenting program in Melbourne through Better Place Australia. Teaching your teenager skills to understand and manage their emotions
- [Tuning In To Kids](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/personal-development/tuning-into-kids/) - Better Place Australia low cost parenting program Tuning In To Kids program. Helpful ways of teaching your child the skills to manage their emotions
- [Children’s Contact Service for Parents](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/mediation/childrens-contact-service-for-parents/) - Affordable & available children’s contact service for parents from Better Place Australia Narre Warren and Sale offices. Safe, supervised visits and changeovers
- [My Way to Well-being](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/personal-development/my-way-to-wellbeing/) - My Way to Well-being is a free group program through Better Place Australia for people to learn ­skills for managing their mental health
- [Gambling Support](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/financial-counselling/gambling-support/) - Better Place Australia provides free and confidential financial counselling for individuals, couples and families who are affected by gambling.
- [Residential Care Psychological Services](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/counselling-and-psychology/residential-care-psychological-services/) - Better Place Australia residential care mental health services in north of the NWMPHN region (Darebin, Hume, Merri-bek, Yarra, Melbourne, and Macedon Ranges).
- [Supporting Children After Separation Program (SCaSP)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/counselling-and-psychology/supporting-children-after-separation-scasp/) - Better Place Australia Supporting Children After Separation Program (SCaSP) with qualified child counsellors provides healthy coping strategies for children
- [Relationship Counselling](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/counselling-and-psychology/relationship-counselling/) - When couples experience relationship problems, Better Place Australia relationship counselling in Melbourne and regional Victoria can help
- [Family Dispute Resolution](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/mediation/family-dispute-resolution/) - Better Place Australia family dispute resolution mediation helps parents and families come to their own agreement relating to their children and finances
- [Counselling for Individuals](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/counselling-and-psychology/counselling-for-individuals/) - Affordable and accessible counselling for individuals, couples, youth and children. Support for dealing with issues of life. Better Place Australia
- [Elder Abuse Support Service](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/counselling-and-psychology/elder-abuse-support-service/) - Free elder abuse support services through Better Place Australia elder abuse prevention services. Integrated model of care (IMOC)
- [Child Inclusive Mediation](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/mediation/child-inclusive-mediation/) - Better Place Australia's Child Inclusive Mediation focuses on the child’s views, perspectives & issues about their well-being, during family dispute resolution
- [Children and Youth Counselling](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/counselling-and-psychology/children-and-youth-counselling/) - Better Place Australia low fee children and youth counselling in Melbourne for support and help with stress, family conflict, loss and grief, puberty and more
- [Counselling for Men](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/counselling-and-psychology/counselling-for-men/) - Better Place Australia affordable counselling for men who have strong emotions. Men's counselling repairs relationships and imparts tools for positive change
- [Child in Focus](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/personal-development/child-in-focus/) - Better Place Australia low-cost Child in Focus program for parents who are separating. Learn the process of mediation, what to expect, putting the child first
- [Property and Financial Settlement](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/financial-counselling/property-and-financial-settlement/) - Better Place Australia property and financial settlement mediation helps separating couples work out an agreement to distribute property and financial assets
- [Financial Counselling for Individuals](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/financial-counselling/financial-counselling-for-individuals/) - Better Place Australia financial counselling for individuals supports people experiencing financial difficulty. Helpful information, assistance and advocacy
- [Financial Literacy and Budgeting](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/financial-counselling/financial-literacy-and-budgeting/) - A financial capability program through Better Place Australia designed to help you improve your financial skills & budgets
- [Financial Counselling for Older People](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/financial-counselling/financial-counselling-for-older-people/) - Information, advocacy, assistance for financial hardship a life changes. Better Place Australia free financial counselling service for older people
- [Debt Management](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/financial-counselling/debt-management/) - Financial counselling for debt problems. Identify and learn to manage debt and take control of your finances. Better Place Australia debt management service
- [Family Mental Health Support Service](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/counselling-and-psychology/family-mental-health-support-service/) - Better Place Australia Family Mental Health Support for families with children in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Improve mental health and well-being
- [Parenting Plans](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/mediation/parenting-plans/) - Better Place Australia offers support for couples who are separating. Parenting plans determine roles, responsibilities, caring arrangements for their children
- [Free Psychological Services in Kingston and Cardinia](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/counselling-and-psychology/free-psychological-services-kingston-and-cardinia/) - Better Place Australia free psychological services if you live, work or study in Kingston or Cardinia. Find healthy ways to cope with life's challenges. Better Place Australia
- [Counselling for Older People](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/counselling-and-psychology/counselling-for-older-people/) - Better Place Australia affordable counselling for older people. Managing difficult life circumstances and conflict with family, carers and/or friends

## News

- [We Went To Midsumma Carnival 2026](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/we-attended-midsumma-carnival-2026/)
- [BPA’s Response to DSS 'A New Approach to Programs for Children and Families'](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/better-place-australias-response-to-dss-a-new-approach-to-programs-for-children-and-families/)
- [New research published: How unhelpful thinking affects psychological distress](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/personality-traits-and-psychological-distress-in-australian-university-students/) - Relationship between personality traits and psychological distress in Australian University students. Better Place Australia counselling melbourne
- [Media Release: Older Victorians’ Preferences For Elder Abuse Services](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/media-release-older-victorians-preferences-for-elder-abuse-services/) - The Centre For Better Relationships has completed a study on the preferences older Victorians share for Elder Abuse Services
- [Changes to the Family Law (Property) impacting separating couples](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/changes-to-family-law-property/) - Guidance on the upcoming changes to the Family Law Act, effective 10 June 2025, regarding property settlements after separation.
- [Launch of new children’s contact service in Sale](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/launch-of-new-childrens-contact-service-in-sale/) - Launch of new children’s contact service in Sale. Better Place Australia supervised children's contact centre in Sale, on Foster Street
- [5 Better Place Australia specialists speaking at 2024 Australian Elder Abuse Conference](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/2024-australian-elder-abuse-conference/) - 2024 Australian Elder Abuse Conference with 5 specialist guest speakers from Better Place Australia elder abuse prevention services in Melbourne and across Victoria
- [How the Supporting Children After Separation Program in Melbourne benefits the child](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/how-the-supporting-children-after-separation-program-in-melbourne-benefits-the-child/) - Learn how the Better Place Australia Supporting Children After Separation Program in Melbourne supports the child. Also helps with parenting after separation
- [Supervised contact centres in Melbourne that are safe for children](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/supervised-contact-centres-in-melbourne-that-are-safe-for-children/) - Supervised contact centres in Melbourne that are safe. Better Place Australia Children's Contact Service Narre Warren and Children's Contact Service Sale
- [Better Place Australia submission to the Department of Social Services Review of Financial Wellbeing](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/better-place-australia-submission-to-the-department-of-social-services-review-of-financial-wellbeing-2/) - Better Place Australia submission to the Department of Social Services Review of Financial Wellbeing. Free financial counselling Melbourne and regional Victoria
- [16 year old speaks up about violence against women and girls](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/16-year-old-speaks-up-about-violence-against-women-in-australia/) - 16 year old speaks up at violence against women in Australia. Better Place Australia elder abuse prevention services in Melbourne and across Victoria
- [We should all be concerned tomorrow](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/we-should-all-be-concerned-tomorrow/) - Better Place Australia Elder Abuse Prevention Program. Rising elder abuse in Victoria underscores the urgent need for increased support and public education
- [Share your thoughts or experience of family relationship services](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/share-your-thoughts-or-experience-of-family-relationship-services/) - Share your thoughts or experience of family relationship services, why you access them, why you don't, during the AIFS Survey and receive a $50 shopping voucher
- [Ending the abuse of older people begins with a conversation](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/ending-the-abuse-of-older-people-begins-with-a-conversation/) - Learn how ending the abuse of older people starts with speaking up about it. Better Place Australia elder abuse prevention services in Melbourne and Victoria
- [Silence won't stop sexual violence against women](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/silence-wont-stop-sexual-violence-against-women/) - Interview with the manager of Better Place Australia Elder Abuse Prevention Services, Mandy Strange, about how silence won't stop sexual violence against women
- [5 million+ Australians have struggled to make loan and debt repayments, yet many not asking for help](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/5-million-australians-have-struggled-to-make-loan-and-debt-repayments-yet-many-not-asking-for-help/) - Better Place Australia financial counselling. 5 million+ Australians have struggled to make loan and debt repayments, yet many not asking for help
- [The 1 telltale sign your child’s mental health is deteriorating](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/the-1-telltale-sign-your-childs-mental-health-is-deteriorating/) - Learn the 1 telltale sign your child’s mental health is deteriorating and how to help. See Better Place Australia. qualified child counselling in Melbourne
- [One in two children with ADHD experience emotional problems](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/one-in-two-children-with-adhd-experience-emotional-problems/) - One in two children with ADHD experience emotional problems. Better Place Australia child counselling for family mental health support issues in Frankston
- [Changes to family law from May 6, 2024](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/changes-to-family-law-from-may-6-2024/) - Better Place Australia family dispute resolution podcast on the changes to family law from May 6 2024. What it means for separating/separated parents
- [Family Law Act Amendments 2023](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/family-law-act-amendments-2023/) - Better Place Australia Family Dispute Resolution Melbourne podcast: Family Law Act Amendments 2023 from May 2024 including changes to parental responsibility
- [Wilted roses – understanding post-Valentine’s day disappointment](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/wilted-roses-understanding-post-valentines-day-disappointment/) - Better Place Australia media release "Wilted roses – understanding post-Valentine’s day disappointment" includes statistics on australian's belief in romance
- [What elder abuse looks like during a pandemic](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/what-elder-abuse-looks-like-during-a-pandemic/) - Better Place Australia media release What elder abuse looks like during a pandemic includes how elder abuse often goes undetected
- [Resolution Not Always Confrontation](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/resolution-not-always-confrontation/) - Better Place Australia media release Resolution Not Always Confrontation addresses the elder abuse older people experience and the outcome older people want
- [Reducing income support to people of working age increases risk of elder abuse](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/reducing-income-support-to-people-of-working-age-increases-risk-of-elder-abuse/) - Media release from Better Place Australia: Reducing income support to people of working age increases risk of elder abuse. Factors affecting adult children
- [Payday lenders contributing to Victoria's mental health crisis](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/payday-lenders-contributing-to-victorias-mental-health-crisis/) - Better Place Australia addresses factors in relation to financial hardship. Media release: Payday lenders contributing to Victoria's mental health crisis
- [Mental Health Productivity Inquiry Submission](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/mental-health-productivity-inquiry-submission/) - Better Place Australia’s response to the Mental Health Productivity Commission Inquiry into the Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health
- [Helping family members gain resilience](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/helping-family-members-gain-resilience-and-thrive/) - Better Place Australia Children's Contact Service is helping family members gain resilience through a technique for supporting children during separation
- [From home life to institutional life – a scary transition](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/sounding-the-silent-alarm-on-elder-abuse-duplicate-1/) - From home life to institutional life is a Better Place Australia media release about the challenge for older people to maintain mental health after moving into aged care
- [Finding their way back from attempted suicide](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/finding-their-way-back-from-attempted-suicide/) - Finding their way back from attempted suicide (at their darkest hour). Formerly called The Way Back Service, now the HOPE Program from Better Place Australia
- [Common ground in Alternate Dispute Resolution](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/common-ground-in-alternate-dispute-resolution/) - China studies the family dispute resolution (FDR) policies in Australia for common ground in alternate dispute resolution. Better Place Australia, formerly FMC
- [Cheltenham office opening](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/cheltenham-office-opening/) - Better Place Australia Cheltenham office opening. Moving to a larger premises for head office operations to help individuals and families in Victoria
- [Challenging the inheritance entitlement myth](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/challenging-the-inheritance-entitlement-myth/) - Challenging the inheritance entitlement myth to stop elder abuse. Better Place Australia resource from Frankston Mornington Peninsula Respecting Seniors Network
- [Bushfire-affected Victorians face a double crisis](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/bushfire-affected-victorians-face-a-double-crisis/) - Bushfire-affected Victorians face a double crisis. Better Place Australia committed to providing accessible and appropriate supports to bushfire victims
- [Better Place Australia welcomes new funding announcements](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/better-place-australia-welcomes-new-funding-announcements/) - Media release: Better Place Australia welcomes new funding announcements. See the annual reports each year for funding outcomes for various programs
- [A Decade of Community support in Gippsland](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/a-decade-of-community-support-in-gippsland/) - A Decade of Community Support in Gippsland is a media release from Better Place Australia highlighting the incidence of family abuse and the help available
- [Elder abuse hidden from scrutiny](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/elder-abuse-hidden-from-scrutiny/) - Reducing income support to people of working age increases risk of elder abuse. Is elder abuse hidden from scrutiny? Better Place Australia media release
- [Sounding the silent alarm on elder abuse](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/sounding-the-silent-alarm-on-elder-abuse/) - Sounding the silent alarm on elder abuse is a media release from Better Place Australia highlighting the increase in elder abuse since covid and the causes
- [We have listened and we have delivered](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/we-have-listened-and-we-have-delivered/)
- [Tim Wilson MP launches Better Pride](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/tim-wilson-launches-better-pride/)
- [Rainbow Families - Family Law Obstacles](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/rainbow-families-family-law-obstacles/)
- [The Hidden Shame of Elder Abuse](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/news/the-hidden-shame-of-elder-abuse/)

## Resources

- [Impact of elder abuse and strain on elder abuse support services since COVID19](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/the-ongoing-impact-of-elder-abuse-and-strain-on-elder-abuse-support-services-since-covid19/) - Elder abuse support services through Better Place Australia qualified family consultants. Elder abuse prevention services in Melbourne. Integrated model of care (IMOC)
- [Do you know an older person at risk of abuse by someone they know and trust?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/do-you-know-an-older-person-at-risk-of-abuse-by-someone-they-know-and-trust/) - If you know an older person at risk of abuse or being pressured, contact Better Place Australia elder abuse prevention services. Integrated model of care (IMOC)
- [Do you know an older person being pressured into doing something by someone they know and trust?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/do-you-know-an-older-person-being-pressured-into-doing-something-by-someone-they-know-and-trust/) - If you know an older person being pressured, contact Better Place Australia elder abuse prevention services. Integrated model of care (IMOC)
- [Understand your mental health](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/understand-your-mental-health/) - Understand your mental health condition and how it might impact actions when stopping medication suddenly. Better Place Australia HOPE Outreach Program
- [What is Coercive Control? - Info Sheet](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/what-is-coercive-control-info-sheet/)
- [Funded areas for accessing free financial counselling](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/funded-areas-for-accessing-free-financial-counselling/) - Better Place Australia free financial counselling service is available in most suburbs across Melbourne and Geelong. See if you live in a funded area
- [Rock solid benefits of super funds](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/rock-solid-benefits-of-super-funds/) - Podcast: enefits of Super Funds. Better Place Australia financial counsellor shares how your super fund can get you out of some financial difficulties
- [Dignity in Action – Respecting Older People's Voices](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/dignity-in-action-respecting-older-peoples-voices/) - Learn how social workers at Better Place Australia (BPA) are addressing key age-related issues such as capacity, misidentification, and client safety.
- [3 ways to beat mortgage stress](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/3-ways-to-beat-mortgage-stress/) - Here are 3 ways to beat mortgage stress used successfully by Australians. Better Place Australia financial counselling. Free financial counselling Melbourne
- [What some Australians have done to beat mortgage stress](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/how-beat-mortgage-stress/) - Discover what some Australians have done successfully to beat mortgage stress. Better Place Australia financial counselling Free financial counselling Melbourne
- [3 ways to beat rental stress](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/3-ways-to-beat-rental-stress/) - Discover 3 ways to beat rental stress successfully implemented by Australians. Better Place Australia financial counsellingFree financial counselling Melbourne
- [How dad helped his son when he was being bullied at school](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/how-dad-helped-his-son-when-he-was-being-bullied-at-school/) - Case study: Learn how dad helped his son when he was being bullied at school. Better Place Australia child counselling in Melbourne
- [5 key things to do when your child is being bullied](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/5-key-things-to-do-when-your-child-is-being-bullied/) - Learn 5 key things to do when your child is being bullied, including managing your own responses. Better Place Australia child counselling in Melbourne
- [4 key ways to support your child after separation](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/4-key-ways-to-support-your-child-after-separation/) - Learn 4 key ways to support your child after separation. Better Place Australia child counselling Melbourne empowers your child to navigate separation better
- [Find safe supervised contact centres Melbourne and Gippsland](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/find-safe-supervised-contact-centres-melbourne-and-gippsland/) - Where can I find safe supervised contact centres Melbourne and Gippsland? Better Place Australia Children's Contact Service Narre Warren and Sale
- [What to expect from the Supporting Children After Separation Program in Melbourne](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/what-to-expect-from-the-supporting-children-after-separation-program-in-melbourne/) - Learn what to expect from Better Place Australia Supporting Children After Separation Program in Melbourne and benefits for the child. Parenting after separation
- [The 1 telltale sign your child’s mental health is deteriorating](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/the-1-telltale-sign-your-childs-mental-health-is-deteriorating/) - Learn the 1 telltale sign your child’s mental health is deteriorating and how to help. See Better Place Australia. qualified child counselling in Melbourne
- [The process of family dispute resolution in Melbourne](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/the-process-of-family-dispute-resolution-in-melbourne/) - Learn what to expect with Better Place Australia Family Dispute Resolution in Melbourne. The process of mediation for separating couples
- [The rise in reported cases of elder abuse in Australia and our rights as adults](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/the-rise-in-reported-cases-of-elder-abuse-in-australia-and-our-rights-as-adults/) - Better Place Australia elder abuse prevention services in Melbourne helps reduce and prevent elder abuse, to combat the rise in reported cases of elder abuse
- [Find effective children and youth counselling in Melbourne](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/find-effective-children-and-youth-counselling-in-melbourne/) - For children and youth counselling in Melbourne, contact Better Place Australia. Supporting children after separation
- [Raising children after separation](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/raising-children-after-separation/) - Get help raising children after separation with Better Place Australia Supporting Children After Separation, Child Counselling, Children's Contact Services.
- [We should all be concerned about the rise in reported cases of elder abuse](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/we-should-all-be-concerned-about-the-rise-in-reported-cases-of-elder-abuse/) - Better Place Australia Elder Abuse Prevention. Rise in reported cases of elder abuse underscores urgency for advocacy, public education and change
- [For referrers and enquiries about elder abuse specialist services](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/for-referrers-and-enquiries-about-the-integrated-model-of-care-imoc-service/) - For referrers and enquiries about the integrated model of care (IMOC) service, options for help after defunding of services. See Better Place Australia
- [Free mental health program in the City of Kingston](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/free-mental-health-program-in-the-city-of-kingston/) - My Way to Well-being is a free mental health program in the City of Kingston for people aged 18 and over who live, work or study in the Kingston shire
- [Free mental health program in Shire of Cardinia](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/free-mental-health-program-in-shire-of-cardinia/) - My Way to Well-being is a free mental health program in Shire of Cardinia for people aged 18 and over who live, work or study in Cardinia.
- [Where can I find effective child counselling in Melbourne?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/where-can-i-find-effective-child-counselling-in-melbourne/) - Find child counselling in Melbourne at Better Place Australia. A safe space to empower kids to cope. Supporting children after separation in Melbourne
- [Elder abuse information and resources](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/elder-abuse-information-and-resources/) - For elder abuse information and resources, you can use self-help apps. These assist you in supporting your mental health and wellbeing and can be accessed 24/7
- [Access in home care services in Greater Dandenong](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/access-in-home-care-services-in-greater-dandenong/) - Better Place Australia Care Finder Program in Greater Dandenong helps older people access HCP and in home care services in Greater Dandenong
- [Where can I find trusted counselling in Melbourne?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/where-can-i-find-trusted-counselling-in-melbourne/) - Better Place Australia trusted counselling in Melbourne. All ages counselling, free psychological services, relationships, supporting children after separation
- [Women and debt](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/women-and-debt/) - Better Place Australia Women and Debt is a mini resource to help women understand joint financial commitments
- [Is reconciliation possible?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/is-reconciliation-possible/) - Is Reconciliation Possible? Better Place Australia reveals what professional help can do. A neutral third party is the key
- [Moving on](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/moving-on/) - There are many occasions and events in our lives where moving on is necessary. Get help for grief, separation, children growing up, end of a relationship, etc
- [Family violence and family law](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/family-violence-and-law/) - Better Place Australia Family Violence and Law is a mini resource about protecting children from family violence. A top priority for the courts
- [Financial stress and mental health](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/financial-stress-and-mental-health/) - Financial stress and mental health are strongly linked. Address financial problems early through Better Place Australia to reduce mental health impact
- [Debts due to separation or loss](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/debts-due-to-separation-or-loss/) - Deal with debts due to separation or loss now, before they get worse and cause other issues. Affordable financial counselling at Better Place Australia
- [The mediation process](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/mediation-process/) - Better Place Australia Mediation Process involves an impartial, skilled, third party to help those in conflict work through issues and resolve conflict
- [Property dispute between separated couples in Melbourne](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/property-dispute-between-separated-couples-in-melbourne/) - For a property dispute between separated couples in Melbourne, see Better Place Australia. Impartial property and financial settlement service
- [Find caring elder abuse support services in the Geelong region](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/find-caring-elder-abuse-support-services-in-the-geelong-region/) - Qualified elder abuse support services in the Geelong region at Better Place Australia. Elder abuse prevention services. Integrated model of care (IMOC)
- [Your Care Finder program in Dandenong](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/your-care-finder-program-in-dandenong/) - Better Place Australia Care Finder program in Dandenong helps older people access My Aged Care, in home care services in Dandenong, and other community supports
- [Your Care Finder program in Keysborough](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/your-care-finder-program-in-keysborough/) - Better Place Australia Care Finder program in Keysborough helps older people access My Aged Care, in home care services in Keysborough, other community supports
- [Your Care Finder program in Noble Park](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/your-care-finder-program-in-noble-park/) - Better Place Australia Care Finder program in Noble Park helps older people access My Aged Care, in home care services in Noble Park or other community supports
- [Your Care Finder program in Springvale](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/your-care-finder-program-in-springvale/) - Better Place Australia Care Finder program in Springvale helps older people access My Aged Care, in home care services in Springvale, & other community supports
- [The many benefits of dance therapy you may not know about](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/the-many-benefits-of-dance-therapy-you-may-not-know-about/) - The many benefits of dance therapy you may not know about. Better Place Australia offers a dance therapy program to increase well-being
- [Why a payday loan may not be a good idea](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/why-a-payday-loan-may-not-be-a-good-idea/) - Podcast: Better Place Australia financial counsellor shares what payday lending is and why a payday loan may not be a good idea when you need fast cash
- [Care Finder program in Greater Dandenong helps older people remain living at home longer](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/care-finder-program-in-greater-dandenong-helps-older-people-remain-living-at-home-longer/) - Better Place Australia Care Finder program in Greater Dandenong helps older people access My Aged Care, in home care services in Greater Dandenong, other community supports
- [Why you need to know the difference between writing off a debt and a debt waiver](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/why-you-need-to-know-the-difference-between-writing-off-a-debt-and-a-debt-waiver/) - Why you need to know the difference between writing off a debt and a debt waiver. Better Place Australia and Financial First Aid podcast
- [Understanding anxiety](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/understanding-anxiety/) - Understanding Anxiety is a resource from Better Place Australia. Learn about this serious condition that makes it hard for a person to cope with daily life
- [What does a financial counsellor do](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/what-does-a-financial-counsellor-do/) - What Does A Financial Counsellor Do is a Better Place Australia mini resource. Read more about how they can help those in financial crisis
- [What is depression?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/what-is-depression/) - A Better Place Australia resource: What is depression?Read how depression is a serious condition that has an impact on both physical and mental health
- [Gippsland family law pathways](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/gippsland-family-law-pathways/) - Better Place Australia resource: Gippsland Family Law pathways. Research into child and youth experience with the family Law and relationship resource supports
- [Child safety standard](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/child-safety-standard/) - Better Place Australia Child Safety Standard is a resource committed to child safety. Learn about keeping children safe, happy and empowered
- [Self-help resources for mental health](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resource/self-help-resources-for-mental-health/) - Leading self-help apps for Mental Health that can help you with a variety of issues and can be accessed whenever you need. Better Place Australia

## Offices/Locations

- [Frankston](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/locations/frankston/) - Lower gap family counselling and mental health support service; Aged care mediation; and more. Call Better Place Australia Frankston office
- [Traralgon](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/locations/traralgon/) - Lower gap counselling for individuals, couples & children; Parenting plans; Family dispute resolution; & more. Call Better Place Australia Traralgon office
- [Werribee](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/locations/werribee/) - Lower gap counselling for individuals, couples & children; Supporting children through separation; & more. Call Better Place Australia Wyndham Vale office
- [Geelong](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/locations/geelong/) - Lower gap financial counselling for individuals; Residential care psychological services; and more. Call Better Place Australia Geelong office
- [Sale](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/locations/sale/) - Better Place Australia Children's Contact Service in Sale is a safe place for changeover, supervised contact, establishing a relationship with family or carers
- [Oakleigh](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/locations/oakleigh/) - Lower gap counselling for individuals, couples & children; Family dispute resolution; and more. Call Better Place Australia Oakleigh office
- [Narre Warren](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/locations/narre-warren/) - Affordable and available children’s contact services; Lower gap counselling for individuals, couples, children. Call Better Place Australia Narre Warren office
- [Melton](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/locations/melton/) - Lower gap counselling for individuals, couples & children; Residential care psychology; and more. Call Better Place Australia Melton office
- [Croydon](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/locations/croydon/) - Lower gap counselling for couples, individuals, children; Supporting children through separation; and more. Call Better Place Australia Croydon office
- [Cheltenham (Head Office)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/locations/cheltenham/) - Lower gap counselling for individuals, couples, children; Relationship counselling; Supporting children through separation; & more. Call Cheltenham office
- [Broadmeadows](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/locations/broadmeadows/) - Lower gap counselling for individuals, couples, children; Supporting children through separation; and more. Call Better Place Australia Broadmeadows office
- [All Locations (Telehealth)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/locations/all-locations-telehealth/) - Lower gap counselling for individuals, couples & children; Supporting children through separation; and more. Better Place Australia Telehealth all locations

## Careers

- [RACF Clinician](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/careers/racf-clinician/) - Better Place Australia has a part time opportunity for an RACF Clinician in Western Victoria.
- [Program Coordinator - HOPE Program](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/careers/program-coordinator-hope-program/) - Job opportunity - Program Coordinator for HOPE Suicide Prevention Program in Better Place Australia Narre Warren office.
- [Psychosocial Support Coordinator](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/careers/psychosocial-support-coordinator/) - Better Place Australia are currently hiring for a Psychosocial Support Coordinator in their Narre Warren office for a full time fixed term.
- [Financial Counsellor](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/careers/financial-counsellor-cheltenham/) - Find a for-purpose career. Financial Counsellor job at Better Place Australia is open now. Find careers on About Us page

## CBR News

- [LGBTQI+ people share insights on what makes a better relationship](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/what-makes-better-relationships/) - By Sarah Marko Published 24 January 2025 At the Midsumma Carnival 2025, we asked members of the LGBTQI+ community what makes a better relationship. Over 150 community members shared their thoughts. Below, we present the findings from our thematic analysis of these real-life responses – collected on sticky notes during the festival. The responses were
- [Personality traits and psychological distress in Australian University students](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/personality-traits-and-psychological-distress-in-australian-university-students/) - Personality traits and psychological distress in Australian University students. Centre for better Relationships points to articles in the mental health sector
- [New Suicide Prevention Guidelines for Emergency Departments Launched](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/new-suicide-prevention-guidelines-for-emergency-departments-launched/) - New Suicide Prevention Guidelines for Emergency Departments Launched. Black Dog Institute. Centre for Better Relationships points to current sector news
- [Melbourne lab on the brink of new mental health treatment option](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/melbourne-lab-on-the-brink-of-new-mental-health-treatment-option/) - Melbourne lab on the brink of new mental health treatment option. Story from 9 News. Centre for Better Relationships points to latest news from the sector
- [5 Better Place Australia specialists speaking at 2024 Australian Elder Abuse Conference](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/5-better-place-australia-specialists-speaking-at-2024-australian-elder-abuse-conference/) - 5 Better Place Australia specialists on elder abuse prevention services speaking at 2024 Australian Elder Abuse Conference. Centre for Better Relationships promotes sector news.
- [Father-specific engagement strategies in parenting interventions](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/father-specific-engagement-strategies-in-parenting-interventions/) - Learn father-specific engagement strategies in parenting interventions. Centre for Better Relationships, a part of Better Place Australia, promoting sector news
- [Promoting children’s health and wellbeing across diverse communities (Part 2)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/promoting-childrens-health-and-wellbeing-across-diverse-communities-part-1/) - Culturally responsive strategies for promoting children’s health and wellbeing. Centre for Better Relationships promotes sector news. Better Place Australia
- [We should all be concerned about the rise in reported cases of elder abuse](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/we-should-all-be-concerned-about-the-rise-in-reported-cases-of-elder-abuse/) - Better Place Australia Elder Abuse Prevention. Rise in reported cases of elder abuse underscores urgency for change. Centre for Better Relationships research
- [Culturally safe research process in mental health](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/culturally-safe-research-process-in-mental-health/) - Centre for Better Relationships (research arm of Better Place Australia) points to sector research including A culturally safe research process in mental health
- [Does labelling racism as bullying perpetuate a colour-blind approach?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/does-labelling-racism-as-bullying-perpetuate-a-colour-blind-approach/) - Does labelling racism as bullying perpetuate a colour-blind approach when working with CALD families? Centre for Better Relationships points to sector research
- [Symptoms of menopause can make it harder to work](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/symptoms-of-menopause-can-make-it-harder-to-work/) - Centre for Better Relationships (the research arm of Better Place Australia) points to industry research, including how menopause can make it harder to work
- [Suicide self-harm monitoring Victoria](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/suicide-self-harm-monitoring-victoria/) - Centre for Better Relationships: Research arm of Better Place Australia, pointing to official articles of research in Suicide, Mental Health, Elder Abuse & more
- [Highlights in child mental health research: November 2023](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/highlights-in-child-mental-health-research-november-2023/) - Highlights in child mental health research summary: papers, systematic reviews, meta-analyses. Centre for Better Relationshipsa go-to resource for sector news
- [Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social & emotional wellbeing](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/supporting-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-social-emotional-wellbeing/) - Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing. Centre for Better Relationships is a go-to resource for sector news
- [How telehealth can be used in group-based supports](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/how-telehealth-can-be-used-in-group-based-supports/) - Learn how telehealth can be used in group-based supports. Centre for Better Relationships is the go-to source promoting sector news
- [In focus: Understanding child development](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/in-focus-understanding-child-development/) - Understanding Child Development by Emerging Minds is a sector news article promoted on Centre for Better Relationships, the go to for swector news
- [Reducing income support for adult child increases risk of elder abuse - (BPA Media Release)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/reducing-income-support-for-adult-child-increases-risk-of-elder-abuse/) - Better Place Australia (BPA) media release: Reducing income support for adult child increases risk of elder abuse. BPA leads the way in elder abuse prevention
- [What elder abuse looks like during a pandemic - (BPA Op-ed)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/what-elder-abuse-looks-like-during-a-pandemic/) - Better Place Australia (BPA) op-ed: What elder abuse looks like during a pandemic. BPA is leading the way in elder abuse prevention
- [Dispelling the inheritance entitlement myth - (Op-ed)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/dispelling-the-inheritance-entitlement-myth/) - Better Place Australia (BPA) op-ed: Dispelling the inheritance entitlement myth. BPA is leading the way in elder abuse prevention
- [Sounding the silent alarm on elder abuse (BPA discussion paper)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/sounding-the-silent-alarm-on-elder-abuse/) - Better Place Australia (BPA) discussion paper: Sounding the silent alarm on elder abuse. BPA is leading the way in elder abuse prevention services
- [Transitioning from home life to institutional life - (BPA Op-ed)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/transitioning-from-home-life-to-institutional-life/) - Better Place Australia (BPA) news article: Transitioning from home life to institutional life. BPA is leading the way in elder abuse prevention services
- [Leading the way in elder abuse prevention - (BPA Op-ed)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/leading-the-way-in-elder-abuse-prevention/) - Better Place Australia is leading the way in elder abuse prevention. Our psychological services support residents in 120 aged care facilities
- [Rescued from suicidal ideation (BPA case study and podcast)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/how-john-was-rescued-from-suicidal-ideation/) - *John had a serious self-harm attempt and was admitted into an emergency department. He’d stopped taking the medication for his mental illness and was living with delusional thoughts which were creating strong paranoia. John was referred to the HOPE Outreach Program by the hospital. It was there that he met Cory, his Better Place Australia
- [Overcoming thoughts of self-harm (BPA case study and podcast)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/overcoming-thoughts-of-self-harm/) - *Amira is an Iranian single mother of a nine-year old daughter. During the COVID lockdowns, her 25-year-old nephew moved in with her. Last year, he overdosed on sleeping pills and she discovered his body in his room. The incident sparked nightmares for Amira and irrational fears for her daughter’s wellbeing. On top of that, her
- [Child-inclusive family dispute resolution & best interests principle (Deakin Uni)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/child-inclusive-family-dispute-resolution-and-the-best-interests-principle/) - Deakin University are researching child-inclusive family dispute resolution (FDR) programs in order to enhance these services. Research to date suggests the long-term benefits of child-inclusive programs, but little is known about the practices and experiences from the practitioner's perspective. The study explores how the 'best interests of the child' are progressed through child-inclusive FDR from
- [Elder abuse service saved her from her son (ABC News)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/elder-abuse-service-saved-her-from-her-son-abc-news/) - Mary-Lou* has been frightened of her adult son for decades. The 85-year-old, who can't be named to protect her safety, said her son used to park his car across her driveway to block her in her home, and then demand money. He used to want to trap me," she said. "He'd come in, pick up
- [Financial elder abuse is increasing (ABC News)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/financial-elder-abuse-is-increasing/) - Link to this ABC news story. "He played his cards right. He played on a vulnerable elderly mother," she said. "He played me for a fool. I had no husband, no-one to look after me." Kim, whose real name cannot be used for legal reasons, is a widow in her late 60s. Four years ago,
- [Elder abuse reports are rising (ABC News)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/elder-abuse-reports-are-rising-abc-news/) - Link to this ABC news story. The abuse that 81-year-old Francene Jacques experienced began with a series of small acts. One relative would complain about how Francene was dressed, with comments like, "You're not going out like that", or "Dress your age". They'd criticise her choice of hairstyle. Francene says the behaviour was about control,
- [Changing perspectives: testing an ageism intervention (Human Rights Commission)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/changing-perspectives-testing-an-ageism-intervention-human-rights-commission/) - Link to this Human Rights Commission story. Overview The Commission’s research aimed to contribute to a greater understanding of how negative perceptions of ageing and older adults may be shifted. The Commission set out to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief, one-off educational intervention in reducing ageist attitudes among workers in aged care and community
- [Talking about my generation: discrimination of younger people (Human Rights Commission)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/talking-about-my-generation-discrimination-of-younger-people-human-rights-commission/) - Link to this Human Rights Commission story. Overview Discussions about ageism are often focused on negative stereotypes and discrimination against older people, but young people also experience negative attitudes and assumptions based on their age. This research sought to enrich the insights from the Commission’s 2021 What’s age got to do with it? report by providing a
- [Shocking statistics show more of elderly aussies are being abused (The Project interview)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/shocking-statistics-show-more-of-elderly-aussies-are-being-abused-the-project/) - Overview A crucial Victorian elder abuse support service is losing its funding as shocking statistics show an increasing number of older people are being abused by the ones that are meant to love them. In an interview on TV program The Project, Graham Westaway, Executive Manager Advocacy - Brand, Digital & Communications of Better Places
- [Migrant and refugee women experience sexual harassment in the workplace](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/migrant-and-refugee-women-experience-sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace/) - Forty-six per cent of migrant and refugee women experience sexual harassment in the workplace. Sector news promoted by Centre for Better Relationships
- [Australians reminded to seek help ahead of RBA decision (Suicide Prevention Australia)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/australians-reminded-to-seek-help-ahead-of-rba-decision/) - Link to this Media release from Suicide Prevention Australia. Ahead of the upcoming decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Suicide Prevention Australia wishes to provide Australians experiencing cost of living distress with a message of hope and help-seeking. Suicide Prevention Australia CEO Nieves Murray said, “We recognise the potential impact of interest rate
- [CALD suicide prevention (Op-ed)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/cald-suicide-prevention-op-ed/) - Our society has a strong focus on the individual and looking after ourselves. Sometimes this can hide the fact that when things are not going well, it is often our relationships with others and our connections to communities that hold us up. A sense of strong community is one of the defining features of Dandenong
- [Perpetrators of elder abuse (Discussion paper by Teaster & Roberto)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/perpetrators-of-elder-abuse/) - Victims of elder abuse commonly know their perpetrators. In most instances, particularly in Australia, it is the children of the older person who is the abuser, however this is not limited to children, and can include intimate partners, friends, carers, and even telephone scammers. Most likely, perpetrators enacting financial, physical and psychological abuse, are trusted
- [What works in ending violence against women?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/what-works-in-ending-violence-against-women/) - What works in addressing or ending violence against women? New ANROWS Evidence Portal explores topic. Sector news promoted by Centre for Better Relationships
- [Vaping linked to anxiety and depression](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/vaping-linked-to-anxiety-and-depression/) - Rise in adolescent vaping linked to anxiety and depression. Sector resources promoted by the Centre for Better Relationships
- [Education an important step in reducing rates of gender-based violence](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/education-an-important-step-in-reducing-rates-of-gender-based-violence/) - Education an important step in reducing rates of Gender-Based Violence. Sector news promoted by Centre for Better Relationships
- [Reframing children’s mental health: A communications toolkit](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/reframing-childrens-mental-health-a-communications-toolkit/) - Sector news article Reframing Children’s Mental Health: A communications toolkit. Sector resources are promoted by the Centre for Better Relationships
- [Pre-teen social media use](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/pre-teen-social-media-use/) - Sector news article Pre-teen Social Media Use developed by the Parenting Research Centre. Sector resources are promoted by the Centre for Better Relationships
- [New website brings together evidence about family, domestic and sexual violence in Australia](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/new-website-brings-together-evidence-about-family-domestic-and-sexual-violence-in-australia/) - AIHW media release: New website brings together evidence about family, domestic and sexual violence in Australia. Centre for Better Relationships resources
- [Impact of climate change on First Nations Peoples' emotional wellbeing & suicide prevention](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/impact-of-climate-change-on-first-nations-peoples-emotional-wellbeing-suicide-prevention/) - Research on the Impact of climate change on First Nations Peoples' emotional wellbeing & suicide prevention. Centre for Better Relationships resources
- [NCAS findings for young Australians](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/ncas-findings-for-young-australians/) - National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women, NCAS findings for young Australians. Sector resources promoted by Centre for Better Relationships
- [AIHW Media Release: Alcohol, tobacco & other drugs in Australia](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/alcohol-tobacco-other-drugs-in-australia/) - AIHW media release: Alcohol, tobacco & other drugs in Australia, incl. availability, related impacts, treatment. Centre .Better Relationships resources
- [Mental health conditions and substance use disorders a leading cause of disease burden in 2023](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/mental-health-conditions-and-substance-use-disorders-a-leading-cause-of-disease-burden-in-2023/) - Mental health conditions and substance use disorders a leading cause of disease burden in 2023. Sector resources promoted by the Centre for Better Relationships
- [Highlighting the imperative of investing in children and young people's safety](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/highlighting-the-imperative-of-investing-in-children-and-young-peoples-safety/) - Highlighting the imperative of investing in children and young people's safety. Sector resources promoted by Centre for Better Relationships
- [New Aged Care Act consultation open until February 16, 2024](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/new-aged-care-act-consultation-open-until-february-16-2024/) - The Australian Government dept. of health and aged care wants feedback from those interested in aged care. Sector news from Centre for Better Relationships.
- [New Aged Care Support at Home Program to be rolled out in 2 stages](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/new-aged-care-support-at-home-program-to-be-rolled-out-in-2-stages/) - New aged care Support at Home Program to replace Home Care Packages Program & Short-Term Restorative Care Programme. Centre for Better Relationships sector news
- [A new model for regulating aged care consultation – Summary Report 2023](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/a-new-model-for-regulating-aged-care-consultation-summary-report-2023/) - A new model for Regulating Aged Care Consultation. Have your say and help shape Australia’s aged care system. Centre for Better Relationships sector news
- [Parental Leave Pay, and Dad and Partner Pay: Patterns of use](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/parental-leave-pay-and-dad-and-partner-pay-patterns-of-use/) - How the Australian Government's Parental Leave Pay and Dad and Partner Pay were used by families up to December 2022. Centre for Better Relationships
- [Bringing advances in elder abuse research methodology and theory to evaluation of interventions](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/bringing-advances-in-elder-abuse-research-methodology-and-theory-to-to-evaluation-of-interventions/) - Lachs et al, 2021: Bringing Advances in Elder Abuse Research Methodology and Theory to Evaluation of Interventions. Centre for Better Research project
- [Evaluation of the Children’s Contact Service Activity](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research/cbr-news/evaluation-of-the-childrens-contact-service-activity/) - Australian Government institute of family studies Evaluation of the Children’s Contact Service Activity. Sector news promoted by Centre for Better Relationships

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## CBR Projects

- [Transitioning into Residential Aged Care](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/transitioning-into-residential-aged-care/) - Transitioning Into Residential Aged Care Better Place Australia services over 120 residential aged care facilities, providing counselling support for low to medium mental health interventions. We understand that in many circumstances older people are at a vulnerable stage in their lives as they adjust to residential care. We work with residents to improve their mental
- [Making space for children’s voice within a Children’s Contact Service](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/making-space-for-childrens-voice-within-a-childrens-contact-service/) - Making space for children’s voice within a Children’s Contact Service Children’s Contact Services (CCS) were implemented through the Australian Attorney General’s Department to provide children with safe spaces to visit non-residential parents when parents cannot manage their own contact arrangements. These are supervised environments where interactions with parents can take place and where oversight for the transfer of a
- [Respecting Dignity and Reducing Harm: The Need for a Tiered Response to Elder Abuse](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/respecting-dignity-and-reducing-harm-the-need-for-a-tiered-response-to-elder-abuse/) - Respecting Dignity and Reducing Harm: The Need for a Tiered Response to Elder Abuse Elder abuse is a complex social and public health issue that cannot be addressed by crisis responses alone. Many older people hesitate to seek support due to concerns about family relationships, uncertainty about legal consequences, or fears of becoming further isolated. This
- [Capturing children’s voice within a Children’s Contact Service](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/evaluation-framework-for-childrens-contact-services/) - The CBR is currently developing a research framework that is child focused and explores their experiences after accessing a Children's Contact Services.
- [LGBTIQ+ Family Formation and Known Donors: Pathways, Risks and the Role of Written Agreements](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/lgbtiq-family-formation-and-known-donors-pathways-risks-and-the-role-of-written-agreements/) - LGBTIQ+ Family Formation and Known Donors Pathways, Risks and the Role of Written Agreements Many LGBTIQ+ people use known sperm donors when forming their families. This is often driven by a desire for the child to know, or have the option to know, the donor from an early age. It may also be because of
- [Response to the DSS 'A new approach to programs for children and families](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/response-to-the-dss-a-new-approach-to-programs-for-children-and-families/) - Better Place Australia’s Response to DSS ‘A New Approach to Programs for Children and Families’ On 23 October 2025, the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, announced proposed changes to family, children, and youth supports. These reforms respond to feedback that the current siloed approach can make service delivery challenging. The
- [Collective prejudice: Response to the 2021 Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/collective-prejudice/) - Collective Prejudice. Research by Centre for Better Relationships. Better Place Australia’s position paper on Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
- [Moving From Home Into Residential Aged Care](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/from-home-life-to-institutional-life/) - From home life to institutional life is a research project by the Centre for Better Relationships. Impact on mental health on older people moving into aged care
- [Barriers to accessing suicide prevention services for Australia’s multicultural communities](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/hope-workshop-barriers-for-cald-clients/) - Barriers to accessing suicide prevention services for Australia’s multicultural communities Completed: October 2024 Better Place Australia’s Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement program (also known as HOPE Outreach Program) is a community-based program which provides psychosocial support to people following a suicide attempt or serious ideation planning. Supporting individuals recently discharged from an emergency department, HOPE provides
- [Evaluating HOPE: The impact of a suicide prevention program on client recovery](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/hope-functioning-and-recovery/) - Evaluating HOPE: The impact of a suicide prevention program on client recovery Better Place Australia’s HOPE program is a community-based program which provides psychosocial support to people following a suicide attempt or serious ideation planning. It is a non-clinical approach to suicide aftercare and prevention which compliments clinical interventions. This brief report which was
- [Submission to the draft National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/submission-to-the-draft-national-plan-to-end-the-abuse-and-mistreatment-of-older-people/) - Submission to the draft National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People Better Place Australia welcomed the opportunity to respond to the National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2024–2034. As a specialist family violence service exclusively supporting older Australians, Better Place Australia has extensive experience in elder
- [Submission to the DSS Review of Financial Wellbeing Capability](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/submission-to-the-dss-review-of-financial-wellbeing-capability/) - Submission to the DSS Review of Financial Wellbeing Capability This paper presents Better Place Australia’s (BPA) response to the Department of Social Services (DSS) review into the Commonwealth-funded Financial Wellbeing and Capability (FWC) Activity. The FWC aims to improve support for the financial and overall wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities. The DSS
- [Response to Inquiry into the Social and Economic benefits of Improving Mental Health](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/response-to-inquiry-into-the-social-and-economic-benefits-of-improving-mental-health/) - Response to Inquiry into the Social and Economic benefits of Improving Mental Health Better Place Australia’s (BPA) response to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into the Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health is based on the experiences of over 9000 clients across. BPA highlights the critical intersection between mental health, family conflict, financial hardship,
- [Response to the DSS Families and Children Services Discussion Paper](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/response-to-the-dss-families-and-children-services-discussion-paper/) - In 2020, the Department of Social Services (DSS) released a discussion paper seeking feedback from the families and children sector on proposed reforms aimed at achieving these objectives. This discussion paper was Better Place Australia’s response to the DSS. BPA submission in response to FaCs
- [Rainbow Families Research](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/rainbow-family-formation-and-dissolution-in-australia/) - Rainbow Families Research The Rainbow Families project explored the formation and dissolution of rainbow families in Australia. Conducting a scoping review of existing literature, we explored rainbow families’ access to and experiences with family law services, including family dispute resolution, mediation, and counselling, as well as their experiences of family formation and dissolution in the
- [Examination of financial hardship](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/examination-of-financial-hardship/) - Examination of financial hardship. Research project by Centre for Better Relationships. Examination of 1900+ users of financial counselling services
- [Older Victorians’ preferences for elder abuse services](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/older-victorians-preferences-for-elder-abuse-services/) - Older Victorians’ preferences for elder abuse services Better Place Australia has provided a specialist Elder Abuse Prevention Service since 2018. In this time, we have supported over 2,000 people experiencing elder abuse. We are the only specialist family violence service dedicated exclusively to working with older people.We conducted an online survey to explore what support
- [A Snapshot: Victorian’s attitudes towards love](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/a-snapshot-victorians-attitudes-towards-love/) - A Snapshot: Victorian’s attitudes towards love This work was undertaken by Better Place Australia prior to the establishment of the Centre for Better Relationships. The continued popularity of reality TV programs about love and romance suggests that traditional notions of romantic love remain deeply embedded in our culture. However, attitudes towards love, romance, and marriage
- [Better Place Australia practitioners’ perspectives of coercive control](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/better-place-australia-practitioners-perspectives-of-coercive-control/) - Better Place Australia practitioners’ perspectives of coercive control Better Place Australia practitioners participated in an online survey about coercive control in practice. The survey focused on perceptions relating to gender differences in the use and experience of coercion. Key Findings Female clients more commonly self-identify as victim/survivors of coercive control than male clients, with half
- [Elder abuse discussion paper](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/elder-abuse-discussion-paper/) - Elder Abuse Discussion Paper, Research project by Centre for Better Relationships. Experience and practice observations in responding to elder abuse
- [Better research contributes to better relationships](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/better-research-contributes-to-better-relationships/) - Better research contributes to better relationships. The Centre for Better Relationships is the research, advocacy and policy arm of Better Place Australia
- [Mental health interventions for aged care](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/projects/mental-health-interventions-for-aged-care/) - Mental health interventions for aged care is a research project by Centre for Better Relationships with suggestions for best practices in the field

## Research Areas

- [Suicide prevention](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research-area/suicide-prevention/) - Suicide Prevention is a research project by the Centre for Better Relationships. Psychosocial therapeutic wrap-around to individuals who have attempted suicide
- [Exploring the Mental Health of Newly Transitioning Residents into RACFs](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research-area/exploring-the-mental-health-of-newly-transitioning-residents-into-racfs/) - Exploring the Mental Health of Newly Transitioning Residents into RACFs is a research project by Centre for Better Relationships
- [Responding to Elder Abuse through the Orange Door Support Service](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research-area/responding-to-elder-abuse-through-the-orange-door-support-service/) - Responding to Elder Abuse through the Orange Door Support Service is a research project by the Centre for Better Relationships
- [Respect My Home program](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research-area/respect-my-home-program/) - Respect My Home program is a research project by Centre for Better Relationships. Integrated response model of care for victim survivors and perpetrators
- [Coercive control](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research-area/coercive-control/) - Coercive Control research project by Centre for Better Relationships for more in-depth training of practitioners to better understand the signs & equip clients
- [Mental health in aged care](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/research-area/mental-health-in-aged-care/) - Centre for Better Relationships overview of academic and grey literature that provides suggestions for best practice in the field of mental health in aged care

## Video

- [Help protect children in the community](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/help-protect-children-in-the-community/)
- [Stressed over paying rent or mortgage each month?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/stressed-over-paying-rent-or-mortgage-each-month/) - Stressed over paying rent or mortgage each month? Better Place Australia free financial counselling for those living in the many funded areas across Victoria
- [Where can I find safe supervised contact centres in Melbourne and Gippsland?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/where-can-i-find-safe-supervised-contact-centres-melbourne-and-gippsland/) - If you're looking for safe supervised contact centres Melbourne and Gippsland, contact Better Place Australia Children's Contact Service. Safe neutral spaces
- [Children struggling with anger, disengagement and anxiety](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/children-struggling-with-anger-disengagement-and-anxiety/) - How we helped children struggling with anger, disengagement and anxiety. Better Place Australia Supporting Children after Separation Program. Child counselling Melbourne
- [Little girl missing her dad and how counselling helped her](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/little-girl-missing-her-dad-and-how-counselling-helped-her/) - Better Place Australia supporting children after separation program. Case study: Little girl missing her dad and how we helped her. Child counselling Melbourne
- [Time with children when there are allegations of family violence](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/time-with-children-when-there-are-allegations-of-family-violence/) - Video case study: Time with children when there are allegations of family violence. Better Place Australia supervised contact centre Narre Warren and Sale
- [Supervised changeovers when an intervention order is in place](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/supervised-changeovers-when-an-intervention-order-is-in-place/) - How Better Place Australia supervised contact centres Melbourne and Gippsland can help with supervised changeovers when an intervention order is in place
- [Safe place for father to visit his child](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/safe-place-for-father-to-visit-his-child/) - Alice and her 14 year old daughter Lilly needed a safe place where Lilly could visit her father. They were not able to do visitations in the community so they applied to Better Place Australia Children's Contact Services (CCS). In this case study video, watch Andrew, Program Manager CCS, share how Better Place Australia is
- [Safe court ordered visits](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/safe-court-ordered-visits/) - Mia is a 14 year old girl. Her parents are separated and the father must have safe Court Ordered visits. Better Place Australia supervised contact centres
- [How to support your child after separation](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/how-to-support-your-child-after-separation/) - Learn how to support your child after separation. Better Place Australia Supporting Children after Separation Counselling Program for children + parent feedback
- [What to expect accessing the supervised contact centres Melbourne and Gippsland](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/what-to-expect-accessing-the-supervised-contact-centres-melbourne-and-gippsland/) - Learn what to expect accessing the supervised contact centres Melbourne and Gippsland. Better Place Australia Children's Contact Centre in Narre Warren and Sale
- [What to expect with the Supporting Children After Separation Program in Melbourne](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/what-to-expect-with-the-supporting-children-after-separation-program-in-melbourne/) - Learn what the process is for separated parents and their child with the Better Place Australia Supporting Children After Separation Program in Melbourne
- [What to expect at family dispute resolution in Melbourne](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/what-to-expect-at-family-dispute-resolution-in-melbourne/) - Video on what to expect at family dispute resolution in Melbourne with Better Place Australia Family Dispute Resolution service for separating couples
- [Excellent news for older Australians who want to live at home longer](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/excellent-news-for-australians/) - Team Leader of Better Place Australia Care Finder Program, shares the excellent news for older Australians who want to live at home longer
- [Older people can remain living independently at home longer](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/how-can-care-finder-program-help-older-people-remain-living-at-home-longer/) - Watch the video snapshot about how Better Place Australia care finder program can help older people remain living independently at home longer
- [Separating parents – disagreement about parenting plan?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/separating-parents-disagreement-about-parenting-plan/) - Better Place Australia family dispute resolution case study video: Separating parents – disagreement about parenting plan, and how we helped them
- [Repartnering increased the tensions in communication](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/repartnering-increased-the-tensions-in-communication/) - Case study video: Repartnering increased the tensions in communication. See how Better Place Australia FDR Team Leader helped the separated couple in mediation
- [Difference between a debt waiver and debt write off](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/difference-between-a-debt-waiver-and-debt-write-off/) - There is a subtle difference between a debt waiver and a debt write off. Better Place Australia free financial counselling for those who live in a funded area
- [Family dispute resolution under the family law act (1975)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/family-dispute-resolution-under-the-family-law-act-1975/) - In Family Dispute Resolution under the Family Law Act, learn what an FDR practitioner is and whether the content of FDR is admissable. Better Place Australia
- [Taking the emotion out of communication](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/taking-the-emotion-out-of-communication/) - Video case study shares a Better Place Australia family dispute resolution strategy for taking the emotion out of communication for a separated couple
- [Same parenting plan, different interpretations](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/same-parenting-plan-different-interpretations/) - Video case study. A separated couple's experience: Same parenting plan, different interpretations. Better Place Australia family dispute resolution helped them
- [Separating parents – getting help about a partial agreement?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/separating-parents-getting-help-about-a-partial-agreement/) - Case study video about separating parents – getting help about a partial agreement from Better Place Australia family dispute resolution, and how we helped them
- [Separating but living under the same roof?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/separating-but-living-under-the-same-roof/) - Better Place Australia family dispute resolution case study about how we helped a family separating but living under the same roof when dad had nowhere to go
- [What happened when 65 year old could no longer make her mortgage payments](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/what-happened-when-65-year-old-could-no-longer-make-her-mortgage-payments/) - Better Place Australia financial counselling Melbourne. Video case study: 65 year old could no longer make her mortgage payments and how we mediated for her
- [Newly separated parents worried about when they'd each see their son](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/newly-separated-parents-worried-about-when-theyd-each-see-their-son/) - Better Place Australia family dispute resolution case study: Newly separated parents worried about when they'd each see their son and how we helped her
- [Sudden health issues meant she couldn't repay her personal loan](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/sudden-health-issues-meant-she-couldnt-repay-her-personal-loan/) - Better Place Australia financial counselling Melbourne. Video case study: Sudden health issues meant she couldn't repay her personal loan, so we mediated for her
- [The car loan she couldn't afford to repay](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/the-car-loan-she-couldnt-afford-to-repay/) - Better Place Australia video case study. What happened when a woman took out a car loan she couldn't afford to repay
- [Why payday loans might not be not a good idea](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/why-payday-loans-might-not-be-not-a-good-idea/) - Better Place Australia financial counsellling Melbourne: Why payday loans might not be a good idea. Financial counsellor shares some of traps of payday loans
- [When your adult children are not treating you well](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/when-your-adult-children-are-not-treating-you-well/)
- [Empowering older people to live how they want](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/empowering-older-people-to-live-how-they-want/)
- [There are different types of elder abuse](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/there-are-different-types-of-elder-abuse/)
- [Advice for older people in difficult situations with family](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/advice-for-older-people-in-difficult-situations-with-family/)
- [Older person forced to live where she didn't want to](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/older-person-forced-to-live-where-she-didnt-want-to/)
- [Do you know if an older person is experiencing elder abuse?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/do-you-know-if-an-older-person-is-experiencing-elder-abuse/)
- [Dealing with your adult children’s unwanted behaviour towards you](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/dealing-with-your-adult-childrens-unwanted-behaviour-towards-you/)
- [Is your power of attorney abusing their power?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/is-your-power-of-attorney-abusing-their-power/)
- [When you are too old to care for your partner](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/when-you-are-too-old-to-care-for-your-partner/)
- [When your adult children try to control your finances](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/when-your-adult-children-try-to-control-your-finances/)
- [Kay Patterson speaks on elder abuse and your rights](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/kay-patterson-speaks-on-elder-abuse-and-your-rights/)
- [Entitlement myth some adult children believe](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/the-entitlement-myth-some-adult-children-believe/)
- [Older woman abused by family](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/older-woman-abused-by-family/)
- [Front line response to those experiencing elder abuse in Victoria](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/video/front-line-response-to-those-experiencing-elder-abuse-in-victoria/)

## Podcast

- [Separated dad wanted to see his children more](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/separated-dad-wanted-to-see-his-children-more/) - Better Place Australia family dispute resolution case study where separated dad wanted to see his children more and how we helped the parents come to agreement
- [How we helped a separated couple experiencing tensions in communication](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/how-we-helped-a-separated-couple-experiencing-tensions-in-communication/) - How we helped a separated couple experiencing tensions in communication. Better Place Australia Family Dispute Resolution
- [How the HOPE program helped John after suicide attempt](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/how-the-hope-program-helped-john-after-suicide-attempt/) - HOPE Outreach Program case worker shares how the Better Place Australia HOPE program helped John after suicide attempt. Better Place Australia counselling
- [The strategy for when a separating couple couldn’t agree on the parenting plan](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/the-strategy-for-when-a-separating-couple-couldnt-agree-on-the-parenting-plan/) - Podcast case study: Separating couple couldn’t agree on the parenting plan and how Better Place Australia family dispute resolution helped them
- [Separating parents - getting help about a partial agreement?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/separating-parents-getting-help-about-a-partial-agreement/) - Better Place Australia family dispute resolution case study about separating parents - getting help about a partial agreement, and how we mediated for them
- [Separating but living under same roof?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/separating-but-living-under-same-roof/) - Better Place Australia family dispute resolution case study: A couple Separating but living under same roof, and how we helped them
- [Sudden health issues meant she couldn’t repay her personal loan](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/sudden-health-issues-meant-she-couldnt-repay-her-personal-loan/) - Podcast: Sudden health issues meant she couldn’t repay her personal loan. Listen to how the Better Place Australia financial counsellor mediated for the client
- [What happened when a woman could no longer make her mortgage payments](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/what-happened-when-a-woman-could-no-longer-make-her-mortgage-payments/) - Podcast: What happened when a woman could no longer make her mortgage payments. Listen to how Better Place Australia financial counsellor mediated for her
- [Why you need to know the difference between writing off a debt and a debt waiver](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/why-you-need-to-know-the-difference-between-writing-off-a-debt-and-a-debt-waiver/) - Podcast: Better Place Australia financial counsellor explains why you need to know the difference between writing off a debt and a debt waiver
- [Ways your superannuation can get you out of financial difficulties](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/the-ways-your-superannuation-can-get-you-out-of-financial-difficulties/) - Podcast: Better Place Australia financial counsellor shares 4 ways your superannuation can get you out of financial difficulties
- [Why a payday loan might not be a good option](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/why-a-payday-loan-may-not-be-a-good-idea/) - Podcast: Better Place Australia financial counsellor unpacks what payday loans are and why a payday loan might not be a good option when you need fast cash
- [The car loan she couldn't afford to repay](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/the-car-loan-she-couldnt-afford-to-repay/) - Podcast: The car loan she couldn't afford to repay. Better Place Australia financial counsellor shares steps she took to mediate for the client
- [What a single mum with 3 children did when she couldn't pay the bills](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/what-a-single-mum-with-3-children-did-when-she-couldnt-pay-the-bills/) - Better Place Australia free financial counselling. Podcast: What a single mum with 3 children did when she couldn't pay the bills.
- [Changes to the Family Law Act 1975 coming in May 2024](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/changes-to-the-family-law-act-1975-coming-in-may-2024/) - Better Place Australia podcast: Changes to the Family Law Act 1975, including changes to the parental responsibility framework and how this may impact you
- [Same parenting plan, different interpretations](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/same-parenting-plan-different-interpretations/) - Better Place Australia case study: Same parenting plan, different interpretations, looks at how we helped separating parents clarify the ambiguities
- [Asylum seeker on bridging visa has car accident and can't pay insurance claim](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/asylum-seeker-on-bridging-visa-has-car-accident-and-cant-pay-insurance-claim/) - Better Place Australia free financial counselling. Podcast: Asylum seeker on bridging visa has car accident and can't pay insurance claim. Listen to the outcome
- [Newly separated parents worried about when they'd each see their son](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/newly-separated-parents-worried-about-when-theyd-each-see-their-son/) - Better Place Australia family dispute resolution case study video shares how we helped newly separated parents worried about when they'd each see their son
- [How can an older person stay living at home longer?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/how-can-an-older-person-stay-living-at-home-longer/)
- [Life after attempted suicide](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/podcast/life-after-attempted-suicide/)

## Better Pride Services

- [Donor Agreements](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/starting-a-family/donor-agreements/) - Donor agreements clarify roles and intentions, helping families navigate emotional, legal, and practical aspects of starting their journey together.
- [Donor Agreement Glossary](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/donor-agreements/donor-agreement-glossary/) - The terms below are defined as they are used on this website. While some terms may have broader meanings elsewhere, they are defined more narrowly here to support consistent discussion of these topics. Term Definition Additional Notes Artificial conception Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), this is an umbrella term for medical fertility procedures,
- [What Are Known Donors?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/donor-agreements/what-are-known-donors/) - Brief summary Known Donor Identity is known to the recipientsMay have an existing relationshipOffers more flexibility and control Often preferred by members of the LGBTQI+ community Unknown Donor Not known by the recipientsProvided by the clinicDetails are kept anonymousTheir information can be accessed by the children once they are of age More information A known donor is someone
- [What are the Risks of Conceiving via a Known Donor?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/donor-agreements/what-are-the-risks-of-conceiving-via-a-known-donor/) - While using a known donor can provide choice and flexibility, it can also involve several risks. Disagreements or disputes often arise when the donor’s role is not clearly discussed, or people’s expectations change over time. This can lead to conflict and relationship breakdowns. There are also fewer safeguards when donations occur outside of fertility clinics. These donations can increase health and safety risks for donors, recipients,
- [Legal Landscape of Donor Agreements](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/donor-agreements/legal-landscape-of-donor-agreements/) - Understanding how parentage is recognised under federal and state law is essential when considering known donor arrangements, as these laws shape the rights and responsibilities of everyone involved. Informal donations can be particularly legally complex, as the protections that apply in formal fertility clinics do not always extend to informal arrangements, leaving both donors and recipients exposed to uncertainty about
- [What is the Role of a Donor Agreement?](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/donor-agreements/what-is-the-role-of-a-donor-agreement/) - When people are considering a donor arrangement, it is important that everyone involved has a shared understanding of their roles, expectations, and intentions.A donor agreement is a written document developed before conception that supports these conversations and records what each person understands and agrees to.While donor agreements are not legally binding, they play an important
- [Childrens Counselling](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/stronger-connections/childrens-counselling/) - Better Pride low-cost children and youth counselling in Melbourne for support and help with stress, family conflict, loss and grief, puberty and more
- [Mental Health](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/stronger-connections/mental-health/) - Use your GP-approved mental health plan to deal with life issues. Better Pride mental health counselling for individuals
- [Blended Families](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/stronger-connections/blended-families/) - Better Pride supports LGBTIQ+ blended families with guidance and tools to navigate challenges and thrive together.
- [Things You Should Know](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/starting-a-family/things-you-should-know/) - Navigate donor conception with Better Pride’s Donor Agreement for clarity and peace of mind
- [Pets Mediation](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/better-ways-to-separate/pets/) - Pets Mediation helps LGBTIQ+ families navigate pet care disputes during separation, ensuring love and wellbeing for cherished companions.
- [Mediation](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/better-ways-to-separate/mediation/) - Better Pride family dispute resolution mediation helps parents and families come to their own agreement relating to their children, pets, and financial matters.
- [Counselling](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/stronger-connections/counselling/) - When couples in Melbourne and regional Victoria experience relationship problems, Better Pride relationship counselling can help.
- [Property and Financial Settlement](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/better-ways-to-separate/property-and-financial-settlement/) - Property and Financial Mediation to help separating families work out an agreement to distribute their property and financial assets.
- [Mediation Process](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/better-ways-to-separate/mediation-process/) - Learn how we support separating families through mediation, and resolving disputes over parenting, property, and finances collaboratively and respectfully.
- [Supporting Children After Separation Program (SCaSP)](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/better-ways-to-separate/supporting-children-after-separation-program-scasp/) - Better Pride Supporting Children After Separation Program (SCaSP) with qualified child counsellors provides healthy coping strategies for children

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- [Couples](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/couples/)
- [Debt](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/debt/)
- [Depression](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/depression/)
- [Divorce](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/divorce/)
- [Elder abuse](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/elder-abuse/)
- [Families](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/families/)
- [Family court](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/family-court/)
- [Family dispute resolution](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/family-dispute-resolution/)
- [Family violence](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/family-violence/)
- [Financial counselling](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/financial-counselling/)
- [Financial literacy](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/financial-literacy/)
- [Men](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/men/)
- [Mental health](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/mental-health/)
- [Older people](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/older-people/)
- [Parenting](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/parenting/)
- [Relationships](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/relationships/)
- [Separation](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/separation/)
- [Personal development](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/personal-development/)
- [Women](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/women/)
- [Workplace](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/workplace/)
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- [First nations people](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/first-nations-people/)
- [Sexual harassment](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/sexual-harassment/)
- [Suicide prevention](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/tag/suicide-prevention/)

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## Service Collections

- [Counselling and Psychology](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/counselling-and-psychology/) - Our team of Counsellors are trained to work with you on those challenges you face. They will help you to identify and clarify issues, thoughts and fears and they will explore and work with you to address these.
- [Mediation](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/mediation/) - Our team of Mediators are trained to work with you on those challenges you face. They will help you to identify and clarify issues, thoughts and fears and they will explore and work with you to address these.
- [Financial counselling](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/financial-counselling/) - Our team of Counsellors are trained to work with you on those challenges you face. They will help you to identify and clarify issues, thoughts and fears and they will explore and work with you to address these.
- [Learning Programs](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/personal-development/) - Our team of Counsellors are trained to work with you on those challenges you face. They will help you to identify and clarify issues, thoughts and fears and they will explore and work with you to address these.

## Resource Tags

- [Separation](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/separation/)
- [Financial](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/financial/)
- [Anxiety](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/anxiety/)
- [Children and youth](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/children-and-youth/)
- [Counselling and psychology](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/counselling-and-psychology/)
- [Couples](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/couples/)
- [Debt](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/debt/)
- [Depression](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/depression/)
- [Divorce](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/divorce/)
- [Elder abuse](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/elder-abuse/)
- [Families](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/families/)
- [Family court](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/family-court/)
- [Family dispute resolution](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/family-dispute-resolution/)
- [Family violence](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/family-violence/)
- [Financial counselling](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/financial-counselling/)
- [Financial literacy](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/financial-literacy/)
- [Mediation](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/mediation/)
- [Men](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/men/)
- [Mental health](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/mental-health/)
- [Older people](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/older-people/)
- [Parenting](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/parenting/)
- [Referrals](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/referrals/)
- [Relationships](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/relationships/)
- [Personal development](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/personal-development/)
- [Women](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourcetags/women/)

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## Interest Areas

- [Parents](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourceinterest/parents/)
- [Children](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourceinterest/children/)
- [Personal development](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/resourceinterest/personal-development/)

## Better Pride Collections

- [Better Ways to Separate](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/better-ways-to-separate/) - Helping LGBTIQ+ families resolve conflicts with clarity and compassion, ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.
- [Starting a Family](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/starting-a-family/) - Planning for a future family from conception avoids the trauma and distress of future disputes and challenges to your parenting.
- [Stronger Connections](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/stronger-connections/) - Providing a safe space to express yourself, process experiences, explore meaningful relationships and work towards a brighter, more joyful future.
- [Donor Agreements](https://www.betterplaceaustralia.com.au/better-pride/starting-a-family/donor-agreements/) - Offering a safer, more transparent way to plan your family. Developed in consultation with LGBTIQ+ community and families, the service provides a structured yet flexible process to help intended parents and donors reach clear, mutual agreements before conception.