Resources - Romantic Partners
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This page contains relevant information and resources for students experiencing relationship difficulties with partners.
Relationship problems can have a huge impact on your studies and your general wellbeing. Usually we can minimise these difficulties by talking with friends, and with our partner, to resolve any conflicts that may arise before they impact our lives too much. Sometimes, however, these difficulties may be too great or complex to handle on your own, and talking with a counsellor can help. There are a number of services and resources that can help you and your partner deal with any difficulties you are experiencing. It may be that you are going through a very painful break-up, or a more complex issue of feeling controlled, or being abused in your relationship. Both private and couples counselling can help you overcome these challenges and improve the quality of your relationships.
Swinburne University Services and Resources
- Student Development and Counselling - For one-on-one counselling to help you deal with your concerns about your relationships.
- Swinburne Psychology Clinic - For one-on-one, or group, counselling to help you and your partner overcome your relationship difficulties.
- Local Community Council Databases - Search for your local community services that offer help for couples having difficulties.
Other Relationship Services and Resources
- APS: Relationship Problems and Solutions Tip Sheet - Tip sheet on relationship problems and solutions, provided by the Australian Psychological Society.
- Bouverie Centre, The - The Bouverie Centre, Victoria's Family Institute, is a state-wide integrated clinical, academic and consultation agency specialising in family approaches in mental health service provision.
- Domestic Violence & Incest Resource Centre - Aims to reduce and prevent family violence by providing education to improve service and policy responses, and by assisting people who have experienced abuse.
- Family Relationships Australia – Provides all families (whether together or separated) with information and advice about family relationship issues.
- www.i-dont.com.au, Australia's Divorce Directory - Services directory aimed at helping you locate the professionals in your local area who can assist you through a separation.
- Men's Referral Service, The - The Men's Referral Service', the primary telephone counselling and referral service for men in Victoria who use violence towards family members. Men concerned about their use of violence or aggression can ring the Men's Referral Service on (03) 9428 2899 or 1800 065 973.
- Mensline Australia - Phone 1300 78 99 78, available 24/7 for the cost of a local call. Supports men who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties, particularly surrounding family break-down or separation.
- Reach Out!: Relationship Tip Sheet - A relationships tip sheet prepared by Central Coast Health with Reach Out! for young people concerned about their relationships.
- Relationship Help Online - Online relationships counselling provided by the NSW branch of Relationships Australia.
- Relationships Australia - An organisation offering resources to couples, individuals and families to help enhance and support relationships.
- When Love Hurts - Domestic violence resource centre for women. Offers information about what makes a healthy relationship, and a guide on love, respect and abuse in relationships.
- Williams Road Family Therapy Centre - A private clinic offering professional therapy and counselling for individuals, couples and families, as well as low-cost services.
- Women's Information (WIRE) - Provides free information, support and referrals to women across Victoria.