Naa Marni Niipurna

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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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The health of our relationships determines the health of our societies.

Improving relationship health creates positive health outcomes for individuals, couples, families, communities and society as a whole. Relationships are vital to participating fully in life and experiencing a genuine sense of belonging.

Supporting people to develop positive relationships, across the different areas of their lives, has direct benefits to individual and public health and builds greater social cohesion.

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Relationships affect every aspect of our wellbeing.

There is nowhere relationships are not. We are in relationship in every area of our lives – positively or negatively.

Relationship health impacts our emotional, mental, physical, occupational, financial, social, environmental, and spiritual wellbeing. Relationships can make the hard easy or the easy hard.

We’re relationship people. We’re here to help you strengthen your relationships.

Public health is determined by many individual lives.

Relationship issues like separation, conflict, communication breakdown, trauma or loneliness are sometimes thought of as private matters, but really they are public matters. They can either be symptomatic of broader public health concerns like addiction, gambling, family domestic violence, and mental health challenges, or point to a range of larger social issues like entrenched disadvantage and inequality. Relationship Wellbeing is a key determinant of public health and an individual’s ability to participate, connect well with others, and thrive in life, and in our society – and that is something that benefits us all.

Seeing the full picture.

We believe everybody has the right to a dignified, socially valued and secure life. We also recognise that this is not always the experience for many people. The circumstances we face and opportunities we have, are determined by a range of factors, some that emerge in our lifetime and others that occurred generations ago, but continue to impact us.

Trauma, discrimination and disadvantage significantly impinge on a person’s experience of relationships. Adverse experiences can echo throughout lifetimes, families and generations, harming individual wellbeing and undermining social connections. Education, employment, finances, intimate relationships, parenting, and mental and physical health can all be harmed by intergenerational trauma.

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The fabric of our society is woven with the threads of our relationships – to each other,
to ourselves, to our communities –
to the past, present and future. They are the fibre of our identity and belonging.

Holistic + Integrated Services

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We understand that people come to us with a multitude of concerns. We seek to help them realistically and holistically by gathering more information on people’s unique experiences through our Family Doors screening tool. Knowing their whole story means we can map the full picture of their relationship ecosystem, including the interconnected factors surrounding their lives.

We work collaboratively across our multiple services, and in partnership with others, to create a co-ordinated and integrated network of support to best respond to the multitude of concerns experienced by our clients.

Our Public Health Approach​

Our service strategies and decision-making are informed by ongoing consideration and application of a public health paradigm which harnesses 3 dynamic and interconnected ‘wheels’ to drive change.

Community
Wisdom

To learn from the knowledges grown from lived experience, and our commitment to work with, not to or for, people.

Expertise + Evidence

Our commitment to be influenced by research, data and expert knowledges.

Our Theory
of Change

Infrastructure + Systems

Our commitment to engage service systems, use resources strategically and build effective processes.

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Early Intervention + Relationship Education

Relationship problems are often years in the making and they often multiply and grow. It’s never too early or too late to get help.

All our programs seek to intervene as early as possible in the life of the problem.
Our commitment to early intervention can include revisiting childhood or generational events, or take the form of proactive education with relationship literacy resources and tools.

We do this so that people are supported to make positive change and build healthy, strong relationships.

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Tailored + Relevant Support

Everybody is unique with their own lived experience and set of circumstances. We tailor our service responses to the unique set of needs of each client. We seek to provide support which is meaningful, relevant and appropriate, that enables clients to make sustainable changes and heal.

Relationship Wellbeing Benefits

Participation

Whether sustaining education or employment, caring well for families, forging connections with friends and contributing to communities, the health and quality of relationships is vital to participate fully in life.

Safety

Relationships that function well, reduce risks, strengthen protective factors and improve safety at an individual and community level.

Belonging

Relationships are how we connect, and find our place in the world.
They are essential to a meaningful experience of life, and genuine sense of belonging.

ME

YOU

Positive relationships benefit us all.

WE

US

Relationship Wellbeing is essential for thriving lives, connected communities and healthy societies.

Relationships are the threads that tie us together.

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