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Coping with family break-up, separation or divorce

Dealing with a family break-up, separation or divorce can leave you feeling hurt, angry or confused. Get tips on how to cope with a break-up.

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Kids and mental health

Mental health problems affect a child’s emotions and behaviour, and can be worrying for them and their family. Discover signs and strategies to help.

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Building and maintaining healthy relationships

Loving each other doesn’t necessarily mean you will communicate well. Healthy relationships take work. Nurture your relationship with these tips.

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Family health history

Knowing your family medical history is important. It can guide you in making changes that will reduce your risk of developing a hereditary condition.

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Show your support for families living with childhood cancer

It's estimated that 700 kids are diagnosed with childhood cancer each year. Learn more about supporting families that are living with cancer.

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Fertility awareness (natural family planning)

Fertility awareness is learning to identify which days of the month you are fertile. It can be used as a form of contraception or to become pregnant.

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Domestic violence and abusive relationships

Domestic violence (or family violence) is when someone uses violence to maintain power over someone they’re close to. Learn about signs, effects and what you can do if you're in an abusive relationship.

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Sunny app

Sunny is 1800RESPECT's app for people with disability who are experiencing, or risk experiencing, domestic, family and sexual violence. The app provides support to individuals to recognise, respond and get help if they are experiencing violence and abuse.

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Women's health

Learn more about health topics that concern women and their families, such as menopause, breast cancer, endometriosis and pregnancy.

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Mental health services — infographic

There are several organisations that provide much of the support and education for people with mental illness and their families and carers throughout Australia.

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