About Relationships Australia (SA)

We are a non-religious, not-for-profit, charitable organisation. We are an independent entity, and a member of the national federation of Relationships Australia.

We are committed to a collaborative and inter agency approach in all areas of service provision. We work with communities to ensure that services are provided at a local level, are complementary to other services, and have programs targeted to support those who are most disadvantaged.

Helping you to build better relationships

Individuals, families, communities, workplaces and other professionals all seek our support to build skills, improve relationships and enhance wellbeing.

A non-profit, secular, charitable organisation, our mission is to support Australians to build better relationships and live your better life. We do this by:

• Supporting diverse groups of people on a wide range of issues through developing and delivering appropriate services
• Enhancing the skill base of government and community service workers across Australian by providing professional education and training
• Adding to the knowledge base of the community services sector through initiating and conducting research.

Charter of Rights

Relationships Australia (SA) endorse the Charter of Rights and recognise that all children and youth have rights. Relationships Australia (SA) have made a commitment to implementing a number of strategies within the organisation to demonstrate their support of the Charter and have appointed a Charter Champion to develop and implement an action plan for 2011 / 2012.

A child or young person in care has not always had the time to develop the knowledge, skills or confidence to express their wishes or advocate for themselves. In the absence of parents or relatives, other adults can and should act to ensure that the voice and interests of each child and young person in care are represented. This is individual advocacy – and the Charter of Rights can help.

A Charter of Rights for Children and Young People in Care is required in the Children’s Protection Act 1993 and almost every agency that works with children and young people in care in South Australia has endorsed the Charter and undertaken to apply it in their policy and practice. Each endorsing agency and their staff and volunteers are empowered and obliged to act on behalf of a child or young person if they identify a need.