You can download these booklets for free in PDF format below. You can purchase hard copies of these booklets via the Relationships Australia National website or via the individual booklet links below.
To view a one-page list of our available booklets and the links to download them, click here.
(Fourth edition, January 2017)
This booklet was compiled by counselling and mediation staff at Relationships Australia Victoria who are experienced in working with women who are dealing with separation, in partnership with beyondblue. The authors also gathered input from women who have been through separation themselves and various organisations and service providers within the sector.
The booklet covers topics such as:
Download the Women and separation booklet.
Printed copies are available to order online.
(Third edition, January 2017)
This booklet has been compiled by counselling staff from RAV and MensLine Australia, with the assistance of beyondblue. The authors have extensive experience in working with men who are dealing with separation. The booklet contains testimonials from men who have been through separation themselves and from other workers in the field.
The vulnerability of many men who are going through separation and the risk they pose to themselves or others is well recognised. We are well aware of the escalating conflict that occurs between separating couples and the resulting emotional and financial cost to families. This booklet aims to highlight the decisions men face when going through separation and the options they have. While acknowledging the emotional and psychological difficulties of separation, the booklet encourages men to consider their choices, think about the consequences and act in a reasonable and responsible manner, even when their situation may appear very unreasonable.
This edition of the booklet also highlights the risks that separating men, at such a time of great vulnerability, may experience symptoms of depression. Men in these circumstances may find it difficult to cope on their own, may find it hard to do normal activities and to function day-to-day. The booklet explains the signs of depression to be aware of and provides advice about appropriate help and treatment.
This booklet covers topics such as:
Download the Men and separation booklet.
Printed copies are available to order online.
(Re-printed August 2016)
Every day, Relationships Australia works with women who are living through the experience of family violence. While family violence can happen in many different family relationships, it is overwhelmingly women and children who experience violence, and men who use it. This booklet will help you to understand family violence in relationships and give you information that may be helpful when thinking about whether to stay, or how to leave an abusive relationship.
Download Safe from violence - A Guide for Women Leaving or Separating.
Printed copies are available to order online.
(Fourth edition, July 2016)
This booklet was produced by the Relationships Australia National Family Dispute Resolution Network, in conjunction with Bill Field and Susie Winter. It provides information in relation to finalising arrangements for property after separation. The booklet is suitable for couples who have been married or living as a de facto couple, whether for many years of just a few months.
Please note that this guide gives general information about the law and does not replace the need to seek appropriate legal or financial advice.
Download A fair share.
Printed copies are available to order online.
(Fourth edition, July 2016)
The Parenting Plan booklet is designed to help separating parents draw up a written agreement covering practical issues of parental responsibility in such areas as:
Download Share the Care Parenting Plan.
Printed copies are available to order online.
There are a range of issues that parents need to be aware during the separation process, such as:
Download What about the children?
Printed copies are available to order online.
This booklet is full of useful advice for those couples seeking to build a successful relationship.
It covers topics such as:
Download Partners - A guide.
Printed copies are available to order online.
This booklet is a useful resource to help children understand why they are coming in for family dispute resolution. Using images and child-friendly text, it helps children understand what mediation is and how it can help.
Download Why am I going to Relationships Australia?
This booklet has been produced by Relationships Australia Victoria and MensLine Australia to help men to think about the practical side of relationship maintenance, taking a positive and constructive view of what’s required to identify problems and work to resolve them.
Many men tell us that they didn’t see the problems in their relationship before it was too late. These guys wish they had done maintenance work beforehand and never reached this point. More often than not separations are initiated by women. When relationships break down, men feel gutted, their trust and confidence is knocked big time. As if the building has suddenly collapsed. The challenge for men is to see the tell-tale cracks appearing and take action.
This booklet is a DIY manual for a renovation project - in this case a relationship renovation. There are 13 project tools in the DIY toolbox:
Each tool comes with key points and checklists of things to consider and do, expressed in plain and practical language. The booklet also includes reactions and thoughts from men about their relationships, and other sources of helpful information.
Download the Renovate Your Relationship booklet.
Printed copies are available to order online.
(First edition, January 2020)
What being a dad means has always been subject to change - as kids grow and develop, so does the role of being a dad. Each man will bring his own personal style and approach to being a dad, based on his own background and history.
Covering the following topics, this booklet has been designed by Relationships Australia South Australia to help fathers, regardless of their situation, to forge their own path as a dad.
Printed copies are available to order online.
