Family Relationship Centre

 

Information and Referral

The Community Referral Worker is the first point of contact for anyone seeking assistance and works with you to meet your needs, referring you to the most appropriate ac.care services or other community organisations and programs that may be helpful for your situation. Our Community Referral Worker is located at the Family Relationship Centre in Mount Gambier and can work with anyone from across the South East (Limestone Coast) region of South Australia. Appointments can be in person (face-to-face) or via phone.

Contact us on 1800 880 913 or email care@accare.org.au

 

Family Dispute Resolution

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is a compulsory process prior to going to Court, in relation to children’s care arrangements*. There are exceptions to this, however, in most cases parents are expected to make a genuine effort to resolve their differences in regards to their children’s care and development outside of the Court system.

The Mount Gambier Family Relationship Centre provides Family Dispute Resolution (mediation) services to the South East of South Australia and some of Western Victoria to support separated parents and families to develop child focused care and parenting arrangements for children. We also now provide mediation for property and financial matters in conjunction with children’s matters. Tto access this parents must also be using our Family Dispute Resolution service to mediate children’s matters (care and parenting arrangements for children).

Contact us on 1800 880 913 or email care@accare.org.au

*As a result of changes to the Family Law Act 1975

 

Parenting after separation

Parenting after separation helps separated parents to stay focused on their children’s needs. You can learn about the effects of separation and conflict on children. ind out how to reduce conflict and improve communication. You can attend separately and receive individual support or attend an information session with other parents who share similar experiences. You will also learn the importance of taking care of yourself, in order to best care for your child/ren

Parenting After Separation is compulsory for all clients accessing Family Dispute Resolution services but is also open to any separated parent who needs support.

Contact us on 1800 880 913 or email care@accare.org.au

All of our services are based in Mount Gambier, however cover the South East (Limestone Coast) region of South Australia. Outreach services are available at ac.care offices in Millicent, Naracoorte and Bordertown. Contact us on 1800 880 913 or email care@accare.org.au

The Family Relationship Centre is located at the corner of Bay Road and Helen Streets, Mount Gambier. Please see our contacts page for Google Map.