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Our understanding of relationships is inspired and informed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s knowledge and practice that sees all things as interrelated.

Kaurna

Kaurna Land spans from Crystal Brook in the north. Cape Jervois in the south, the Adelaide hills in the east and waters in the west. Kaurna land borders Nukunu, Ngarrindjeri, Peramangk, Narungga and Ngadjuri. The term ‘Kaurna’ likely finds 
it’s roots from the neighbouring Ramindjeri/Ngarrindjeri language, showing the closeness between Aboriginal lands.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands of the Kaurna People and we respect and support their Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual and Emotional relationship with their Country.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands
of the Kaurna People
and we respect and support their
Spiritual, Physical,
Intellectual and Emotional
relationship with their Country.

Our understanding of relationships is inspired and informed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s knowledge and practice that sees all things as interrelated.

PERAMANGK

Peramangk country extends from the foothills above the Adelaide Plains, north from Mount Barker through Harrogate, Gumeracha, Mount Pleasant, and Springton to the Angaston and Gawler districts in the Barossa, and south to Strathalbyn and Myponga on 
the Fleurieu Peninsula. There are also sites along the River Murray to the east where Peramangk people had access to the river. “Peramangk” is a combination of words ‘Pera’ – place on the tiered range of mount lofty and ‘Maingker’ – red ochre skin warrior.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands of the Peramangk People
and we respect and support their Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual and Emotional relationship with their Country.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands
of the Peramangk People
and we respect and support their
Spiritual, Physical,
Intellectual and Emotional
relationship with their Country.

Our understanding of relationships is inspired and informed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s knowledge and practice that sees all things as interrelated.

Erawirung

Erawirung refers to the Yirawirung and Jirawirung people whose lands are located on the upper reaches of the Murray River in the Berri Riverland. The Riverland also refers to areas surrounding such as: Ngaiawang, Ngawait, Nganguruku, Ngintait, Ngaralte, Ngarkat and small parts of Maraura and Daanggali.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands of the Erawirung People and we respect and support their Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual and Emotional relationship with their Country.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands
of the Erawirung People
and we respect and support their
Spiritual, Physical,
Intellectual and Emotional
relationship with their Country.

Our understanding of relationships is inspired and informed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s knowledge and practice that sees all things as interrelated.

BOANDIK

Boandik country is located in the Mount Gambier region. “Boandik” or “Bunganditji” means ‘People of the Reeds’.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands of the Boandik People and we respect and support their Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual and Emotional relationship with their Country.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands
of the Boandik People
and we respect and support their
Spiritual, Physical,
Intellectual and Emotional
relationship with their Country.

Our understanding of relationships is inspired and informed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s knowledge and practice that sees all things as interrelated.

kurdnatta

Kurdnatta country is located in the Port Augusta region. This area also includes the lands of the Barngarla and Nukunu people. “Kurdnatta” means ‘Place of Drifting Sand’.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands of the Kurdnatta People and we respect and support their Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual and Emotional relationship with their Country.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands
of the Kurdnatta People
and we respect and support their
Spiritual, Physical,
Intellectual and Emotional
relationship with their Country.

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We come together as RASA, a not-for-profit organisation that exists on the lands of Kaurna . Tarntanya . Kuntu . Yartapuulti . Warraparinga . Para Wirra . Peramangk . Erawirung . Boandik . Kurdnatta .

RASA recognises the world’s oldest continuous living culture. For more than 65,000 years the original custodians welcomed all people to their Lands. They taught us responsibility, reciprocity and connections to these lands, knowing we are all visitors to these places that we live, work, and enjoy.

We acknowledge the importance of knowing these countries, to recognise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their Elders, their communities, their stories. When we learn about Country we recognise the care for the lands, skies, waters, plants, and animals that has always been a part of Aboriginal cultures.

We come together as RASA,
a not-for-profit organisation that
exists on the lands of
Kaurna . Tarntanya . Kuntu .
Yartapuulti . Warraparinga .
Para Wirra . Peramangk . Erawirung .
Boandik . Kurdnatta .

RASA recognises the world’s oldest
continuous living culture. For more
than 65,000 years the original
custodians welcomed all people to
their Lands. They taught us
responsibility, reciprocity and
connections to these lands,
knowing we are all visitors to these
places that we live, work, and enjoy.

We acknowledge the importance of
knowing these countries, to recognise
the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people, their Elders,
their communities, their stories.
When we learn about Country we
recognise the care for the lands,
skies, waters, plants, and animals
that has always been a part of
Aboriginal cultures.

We are conscious of our privilege to be here, doing the work that we do.
We understand that this privilege comes from the ongoing violation of these
lands which continues to harm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's

relationships, health, wellbeing and aspirations.

RASA embraces the opportunity to learn from the knowledge and wisdom of First Nations peoples. The knowledge and wisdom we absorb inspires us to work restoratively,
with open-mindedness and holistically, to foster meaningful change in future lives.

We believe that walking in harmony depends on our ability as an organisation to listen, appreciate, collaborate, learn, and speak up.

We are conscious of our privilege to
be here, doing the work that we do.
We understand that this privilege
comes from the ongoing violation
of these lands which continues to
harm Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people's relationships,
health, wellbeing and aspirations.

RASA embraces the opportunity to
learn from the knowledge and
wisdom of First Nations peoples.
The knowledge and wisdom we
absorb inspires us to work
restoratively, with open-mindedness
and holistically, to foster meaningful
change in future lives.

We believe that walking in harmony
depends on our ability as an
organisation to listen, appreciate,
collaborate, learn, and speak up.

This is, was and always will be, Aboriginal land, water and songlines.

This is, was and always will be,
Aboriginal land, water and songlines.

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Partnerships

Partnerships

Working together to transform society’s biggest challenges.

Acknowledging Community Contribution

Relationships Australia SA acknowledges the women, men, families and communities who contribute to our knowledge and skill by actively participating in our programs and services, helping to guide our development and philosophy.

Relationships Australia SA values the collaborations with our sister organisations across the nation, and the guidance from our national body, Relationships Australia Inc. Furthermore the collaborations with other community, government and corporate bodies also play important roles in our learning, development and reach.

Thanks to the staff at Relationships Australia SA who provide important thinking and information for this site and to the continuing maintenance and improvement of our organisation.

Our Partners

We work with a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including community groups, government departments, health networks, academic communities, donors, corporate partners and other non-profits.

National
→ Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department
→ Australian Government Department of Social Services
→ Veterans and Veterans’ Families Counselling Services
→ Australian Primary Health Network – an Australian Government initiative

State
→ Attorney General for the State of South Australia
→ Department of Human Services
→ Department of Education
→ SA Health
→ Department for Child Protection
→ Gamblers Rehabilitation Fund, a joint initiative of the Australian Hotels Association (SA), Clubs SA, Adelaide Casino and the Government of South Australia
→ Court Administration Authority
→ Office for Women

Community
→ AnglicareSA
→ Kornar Winmil Yunti Aboriginal Corporation
→ Uniting Country SA
→ Uniting Care Wesley Bowden
→ Womens Safety Services SA
→ The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award

 

RASA La Trobe University Partnership

You may have been asked to participate in one or more research projects as part of our RASA-LaTrobe partnership. This was formerly a partnership with RASA-Deakin University. Here you will find more information about the recent research projects or current projects underway. If you have any concerns about your participation in these projects, contact details are contained within the Plain Language Statements.

View the 'Building an Evidence Based Culture' PDF

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RASA Has Joined the National Redress Scheme

 

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Key Messages

  • With great sadness, we have acknowledged that at least one Redress Application has named Society of Sponsors (Time for Kids Incorporated) for historical institutional child sexual abuse.
  • Society of Sponsors (Time for Kids Incorporated) as an organisation no longer exists and RASA took over Time for Kids program in 2018. Whilst RASA was not responsible for the program at the time of the claim RASA is choosing to join the National Redress Scheme as recognition that all victims of institutional abuse need an organisation to take responsibility for harm done to them.
  • We know organisational denials compound and amplify the negative consequences of the original injury for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse. Consequently, we think it is important to join the National Redress Scheme even though this occurred before RASA took over the program.
  • RASA is committed to contributing to steps for healing and repair wherever possible.
  • Having joined the scheme, RASA will now participate in the National Redress Scheme’s request for information processes that are designed to enable people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse to get access to the support they deserve.

If this video raises issues or distress, please reach out to your regular source for support or call us at RASA’s Redress Support Services on 1800 998 187. Alternatively, you can fill out an online form here and we will get back to you.

Read the video transcript here.

Relationships Australia Federation

We are member of the National Federation of Relationships Australia which has member organisations in each Australian State and Territory and a national office in Canberra. Each organisation is community based, not-for-profit, with no religious affiliations, and provides services for all members of the community regardless of religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances.

The Federation provides services from more than 200 centres and employs around 2,000 staff in city, suburban, regional, rural and remote locations across Australia.

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Neighbour Day

Neighbour Day is an annual celebration of our communities, encouraging people to connect with those who live in their neighbourhood. 

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