Our Family Relationship Centres support families at all stages of their relationships, whether it is beginning new relationships, strengthening relationships, or when separating.

Focused on helping separating parents to reach parenting agreements without going to court, we reduce parental acrimony and conflict, and assist parents to focus on their children.

We also connect people to the right services, support or personal education and skills training about any issue affecting their relationships. This includes mental health problems, gambling, family and domestic violence, relationship problems, and parenting or grand-parenting issues.

If you are separated or in the process of separating, our Family Dispute Resolution service can help you and your former partner come to an agreement on parenting issues. Family Dispute Resolution is now compulsory for separating parents before commencing legal proceedings about the care of their children, although there are some exceptions particularly where safety is an issue. Before proceeding to Family Dispute Resolution, we will meet with you individually to discuss your situation.

Whatever the issue or difficulty, you can call to talk to one of our Family Advisors or drop in to see us.

Resources and information for families

Learn about other community support services that could meet your particular needs.

• Free booklets (on many issues affecting relationships)
• Community information brochures  

Child focused information sessions

Parents using our Family Dispute Resolution service will also need to attend a Child Focused Information Session (each parent to attend a separate group session).

Locations available

• Adelaide
• Elizabeth
• Salisbury
• Barossa Valley(outreach)
• Gawler (outreach)
• Clare Valley (outreach)
• Port Adelaide (outreach)

Contact the office to make an appointment.

The Adelaide Family Relationship Centre is managed by Relationships Australia (SA) in partnership with Uniting Communities Adelaide and Centacare. The Salisbury/Elizabeth Family Relationship Centre is managed by Relationships Australia (SA) in partnership with Uniting Communities Adelaide.

Fees

Family Relationship Centres are partly subsidised by the Australian Government Attorney-General's Department, through the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

Fees are determined according to household income and concession rates are available.