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What will 2018 bring?
Safe Balance features Clarissa of The Happy Family Lawyer as she answers that multi-million-dollar question on her plans for the coming year. Watch the below video and don't forget to post your reactions or share your own experience in the comments section:...
The National Domestic Violence Order Scheme
In the past, restraining orders that relate to family and domestic violence only applied in the state or territory in which they were issued or registered. This is changing. On 25 November 2017, the National Domestic Violence Order Scheme will commence. From this...
SANE Australia talks about men’s mental health
SANE Australia talks about men's mental health and covers various topics surrounding the issue: How do we know if someone is experiencing mental health problems? If you notice someone has changed, how should you raise your concerns? What's the best way to start a...
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INFORMATION FOR SEPARATED PARENTS
Separation Heals in Time
Separation in young families are becoming more common.
Emotionally and mentally wounds need that time to heal.
Though time doesn’t stop. Both parents decide to live at separate addresses.
That person you once loved and who you share a child with now becomes your worst enemy. Why is this? It’s a known fact that people tend to hurt the ones they love.
We all have made bad choices. We all make mistakes. There is no right or wrong.
Importantly it’s wise that decisions are not made when your angry.
The child is loved by both parents.
Let the child be loved and be heard.
Seek help where appropriate whether it’s relationship counselling or a mediation service. You decisions will not only affect the child but also grandparents and other family members.
Useful Links
| Service | Phone | Website/ Email |
| Aboriginal Family Law Services | (08) 9355 1502 | perth@afls.org.au |
| Aboriginal Parent Support Service | (08) 9377 7922 | www.meerilinga.org.au |
| Australian Children’s Contact Service | accsa.org.au | |
| Anglicare WA
(Family Separation Services) |
(08) 9263 2104 | separation@anglicarewa.org.au |
| Anglicare WA (Young Hearts) | (08) 9583 1400 | anglicarewa.org.au |
| Ausum Jobs | (08) 9274 9900
0428 455 482 |
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| Beaufort Street Community Centre | (08) 9271 4461 | www.beaufortstcommunitycentre.org.au |
| Behaviour Tonics | (08) 9382 1182 | behaviourtonics.com.au |
| Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636 | www.beyondblue.org.au |
| CentreCare (Service for Men) | (08) 9325 6644 | enquiries@centrecare.com.au |
| Citizens Advice Bureau WA | (08) 9325 4217 | www.cabwa.com.au |
| Community Legal Centres Association WA Inc | 08) 9221 9322 | www.communitylaw.net
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| Fairhaven Rebuilding Centre | 0451 822 737 | www.wafairhaven.com.au |
| Family Court of Western Australia | Call Centre
(08) 9224 8222 1800 199 228 Emergency Only (08) 9223 1111 1800 199 008 |
www.familycourt.wa.gov.au |
| Family Law Practitioners’ Association | www.flpawa.com.au
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| Family Relationships Centre | (08) 9583 1400 | www.familyrelationships.gov.au
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| Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800 | www.kidshelp.com.au |
| Legal Aid | 1300 650 579 | www.legalaid.wa.gov.au |
| Meerilinga Children and Family Centre, Kingsley | (08) 9309 4174 | www.meerilinga.org.au |
| Meerilinga Early Learning Program, Woodvale | (08) 9309 3462
Emergency 0417 939 521 |
www.meerilinga.org.au |
| Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline | (08) 9223 1199
1800 000 599 |
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| Mens Line Australia | 1300 78 99 78 | www.mensline.org.au |
| Mercy Care | (08) 6151 1900 | www.mercycare.com.au |
| Multicultural Services Centre of WA Inc. | (08) 9328 2699 | www.mscwa.com.au |
| Ngala | (08) 9368 9368
1800 111 546 |
www.ngala.com.au |
| Professional Dispute Resolution Centre | (08) 9486 4952 | info@pdrc.com.au |
| Relationships Australia | 1300 364 277 | www.relationshipswa.org.au |
| Separated Dads | (08) 9261 4451 | www.lifelinewa.org.au/separateddads/ |
| Separated Mums WA | (08) 9261 4451 | www.lifelinewa.org.au/separatedmums/ |
| Sexual Assault Resource Centre | Crisis Line
(08) 9340 1828 Free call 1800 199 888 |
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| Southern Suburbs Process Servers | 0427 980 605 | dmjudges@bigpond.net.au |
| St Vincent de Paul Society (Financial Counselling) | 0439 526 644 | suzanne.long@svdpwa.org.au |
| The Mental Health Law Centre WA Inc. | (08) 9328 8266 | www.mhlcwa.org.au |
| Victim Support Service | (08) 9425 2850 | www.victimsofcrime.wa.gov.au |
| WA No Interest Loans Scheme | 13 64 57
(08) 9277 3000 |
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
MensLine Australia 1300 789 978
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Beyond the Blue 1300 22 4636 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Chat on line: 3 pm to 12 am (AEST)7 days a week
R U OK https://www.ruok.org.au/
