Family Relationships Institute Inc. trading as Relatewell

01/09/2026

Supporting Couples to Separate Well

RelateWell is proud to partner with Creative Family Law Solutions (CFLS) to provide a comprehensive wraparound service for couples and families experiencing relationship difficulties, separation, and family transition.

Separation can be one of the most challenging times in a family's life. Through this partnership, families can access counselling, relationship and family support services through RelateWell, alongside specialist mediation and Family Dispute Resolution services through CFLS, ensuring support is available for both the emotional and practical aspects of separation.

Our shared goal is to help parents navigate change respectfully, reduce conflict, strengthen communication, and make informed decisions that promote the best interests of their children.

By combining therapeutic support, family services and mediation, we are creating a pathway that supports healthier co-parenting relationships, stronger family wellbeing, and better outcomes for children.

Because when families are supported to Separate Well, children are better supported to thrive.

29/06/2026

We’re Proud to Announce Our Successful Community Grant in partnership with Creative Family Law Solutions (CFLS)

RelateWell, in partnership with CFLS has been awarded a Greater Dandenong Council Community Grant to deliver our Supporting Couples to Separate Well program within Springvale Service for Children. This initiative will provide culturally responsive guidance, emotional support, and clear pathways to legal and family services for parents navigating separation — strengthening wellbeing for families across our community.

02/01/2026

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02/01/2026

Evaluation of Family and Relationship Services and Specialised Family Violence Family & Relationship Services Australia

RelateWell welcomes the Commonwealth Department of Social Services' independent commissioned report by Allen & Clarke Consulting, Evaluation of Family and Relationship Services (FaRS) and Specialised Family Violence Services (SFVS), which reaffirms the two distinct programs' strong evidence-based efficiency, effectiveness and value, in delivering outcomes to families and children.

As a provider of FaRS for decades, RelateWell also contributed to the Department's consultation process into a new approach to programs for families and children, arguing that FaRS providers bring decades of accumulated knowledge and practice, forming a strong evidence base for their work. This deep history informs a wide range of intervention and prevention services designed to strengthen family relationships, prevent breakdown, and support the wellbeing and safety of children. Through broad‑based counselling, education, and tailored support, these services help families build resilience, navigate challenges, and thrive.

Contrary to the Department’s objective of moving to an open and competitive tender process, RelateWell has argued for the continuation of funding to existing FaRS providers. Our long‑standing partnerships with key community gatekeepers cannot simply be replicated by organisations with strong grant‑writing capacity but without established local trust or relationships.

Despite the Department’s claim that it has listened to the sector, no other government has questioned the competency or capability of FaRS providers in delivering high‑quality services to families and children. FaRS organisations have been funded for decades, a fact reinforced by the Department’s own recent report, and by the hundreds of individuals who continue to seek out our services. Families turn to us because we are trusted, respected, and embedded in the communities we serve.

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20/11/2025

Walk Against Family Violence: Friday 28 November 2025
The Walk will begin at Birrarung Marr Hilltop (Birrarung Marr, Upper Terrace) and end at Treasury Gardens. This is the same route as the 2024 Walk.

Join the Walk Against Family Violence on Friday 28 November and create Victorian communities where everyone is safe, equal and respected. Event detailsFriday, 28 November 2025, 10:00amBirrarung Marr (Upper Terrace), MelbourneSubscribe to our mailing list for updates. Add the event to your calendar (...

20/11/2025

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28/10/2025

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06/10/2025

RelateWell Partnership with CFLS

RelateWell is proud to partner up with Creative Family Law Solutions (CFLS), a person-centred and solution-focused legal practice that looks after your best interests at the significant transition point of separation. Supporting you with targeted expertise to "Separate Well" and in the best interests of children.

Get in touch by calling 0419 104 494, or emailing [email protected], or visiting their online form to book a free, 15-minute call.

RelateWell is proud to collaborate with Creative Family Law Solutions (CFLS) in the Mediation and Family Dispute Resolution space. If you wish to book a free, no obligation 15 minute consultation to work out your next step, phone the friendly team at CFLS directly on 0419 104 494 or via email on inf...

18/09/2025

This is the Blue Knot Foundation's national day of awareness, see how you can get involved and support survivors

15/09/2025