Interrelate

Interrelate Helping you connect for a life shared well. We understand that relationships are complex and so we take a holistic approach.

Supporting healthy relationships through counselling, separation and mental health services for individuals and families. We put respect at the centre of everything we do. We support clients to have respect for themselves, for others and within their community. We provide intervention services through counselling, mediation, family dispute resolution and skills development. We seek to find solutions to complex social problems through research, evaluation and evidence-based practice

28/05/2026

👀🩸 A talking tampon with eyes and legs? Yep, we went there!

Getting your period for the first time can feel very foreign, which is exactly why we created Cringe Quest. It’s a completely free, choose-your-own-adventure style game designed specifically for 8–12 year olds to make menstrual education fun, engaging, and a whole lot less intimidating.

This morning, to mark Menstrual Hygiene Day, we officially launched the game with a special activation at Sydney Montessori School.

We’ve tried to cover as many real-life scenarios as we possibly could so young people can learn how to navigate those awkward moments with confidence. Seeing the smiles (and a few raised eyebrows 🤨) from the students testing it out today reminds us exactly why we do what we do!

Ready to dive in? Hit the link in the first comment to start your Cringe Quest today!

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"Information is abundant. What children need is guidance, not avoidance." – Kristy Turnbull, Practice Specialist – Relat...
21/05/2026

"Information is abundant. What children need is guidance, not avoidance." – Kristy Turnbull, Practice Specialist – Relationship and Sexuality Education

The "Birds and the Bees" talk reflected a time when information was scarce and harder to access. That isn't the world today's children are growing up in. The shift isn't about having a different version of one big talk. It's about replacing it with many smaller, ongoing conversations.

Explore our Tricky Talks resource for support having them at home.

For generations of Australian families, s*x education at home was often a single, awkward conversation – then silence. T...
20/05/2026

For generations of Australian families, s*x education at home was often a single, awkward conversation – then silence. Today, that approach falls short of what children actually need.

In our latest article, we explore why the "Birds and the Bees" talk is no longer enough, what's changed about the world today's children are growing up in and how parents and carers can have many smaller, age-appropriate conversations instead.

Read the article in the comments.

14/05/2026

Our Practice Specialist Kristy Turnbull on The Morning Show this morning, on why the one–off “Birds and the Bees” talk no longer serves today’s families – and what to do instead.

Today’s children encounter adult themes long before a parent decides it’s “time” for the talk. Through social media, streaming, gaming chats and search engines, the internet often gets to the conversation first. What young people need isn’t avoidance. It’s guidance – from a trusted adult, in many small conversations across childhood.

Open dialogue at home builds something more powerful than knowledge. It builds resilience.

For 100 years, Interrelate has supported Australian families to have these conversations well.
Visit Tricky Talks for support starting them at home.

The Morning Show

13/05/2026

💬 Real conversations don’t begin with solutions. They begin with listening.

For 100 years, Interrelate practitioners have supported families by creating space where people feel safe, heard and understood.

This short reflection from Glen O’Hara comes from Real Conversations, the first film in our centenary series.

🎬 Watch the full film via the link in the comments.

From our beginnings in 1926 as the Father and Son Welfare Movement to becoming a national organisation supporting famili...
22/04/2026

From our beginnings in 1926 as the Father and Son Welfare Movement to becoming a national organisation supporting families across Australia, our story has been shaped by moments of courage, change and care.

đź’ˇ100 Moments That Mattered captures the milestones that have defined our journey and the people and communities who have shaped it.

đź•° As we celebrate 100 years, we invite you to explore the moments that built our legacy.

Read more via the link in the comments.

09/04/2026

Understanding that emotional and psychological violence is real can change everything.

In this short video, Interrelate client Charlotte Rose shares how learning to name what she experienced helped her rebuild confidence and set healthy boundaries.

🕰 Since 1926, Interrelate has supported individuals and families through life’s most challenging moments – with care, dignity and belief.

🎬 Watch Charlotte’s full story via the link in the comments.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, support is available.

đź’ˇ Thinking about using AI for relationship advice?AI tools can help organise your thoughts, suggest ways to phrase diffi...
24/03/2026

đź’ˇ Thinking about using AI for relationship advice?

AI tools can help organise your thoughts, suggest ways to phrase difficult conversations and offer general relationship tips.

But they can’t understand your unique situation, read emotions or respond to power dynamics.

In our latest article, Interrelate Practice Specialist Michael Davy explains how to use AI responsibly – and when it’s important to seek human support instead.

Read the article in the comments.

18/03/2026

Separation can be one of the biggest shocks a family faces.

Two households instead of one. Legal costs. Housing stress. Income disruption.

This is where early support can make a real difference. Family law services help families resolve parenting and property matters early – before conflict escalates into costly litigation.

When families can access support early, they’re often better able to navigate separation with less stress and less disruption.

Read why FRSP funding matters for Australian families: https://interrelate.org.au/relate/maintaining-funding-for-frsp-services/

Family & Relationship Services Australia
Jim Chalmers MP
Michelle Rowland MP

15/03/2026

Around 500,000 people across Australia turn to family and relationship services each year for support during separation, conflict and major life transitions.

These services help families reduce conflict, protect children and reach workable agreements during some of the most difficult periods in their lives — often without needing to go to court.

Early support matters.

It prevents conflict from escalating.

It protects children.

And it strengthens communities.

Family law services are not an optional extra in the justice system. They are essential prevention infrastructure that helps families resolve issues earlier and more safely.

Sustained investment in family and relationship services is critical to ensuring families across Australia can access the support they need.

Read why FRSP funding matters for Australian Families:
https://interrelate.org.au/relate/maintaining-funding-for-frsp-services/

Family & Relationship Services Australia
Jim Chalmers MP
Michelle Rowland MP

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