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Sunshine coast community march led by Adam Beck and piper

Standing together against domestic violence

Family and relationship care

The Sunshine Coast community gathered in a powerful show of unity for the 12th annual march and candlelight vigil in Maroochydore, marking the start of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.

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Young woman and young man in garden admiring sunflowers

Connection for health and happiness

Family and relationship care

Finding ways to connect with others in our communities supports our health and wellbeing but social isolation is on the rise, taking a toll on people from all walks of life. However, there are things you can do to reconnect with others and build meaningful relationships.

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Adult woman and young girl holding hands walking through a field

Supporting your family through trauma

Family and relationship care

When a child experiences trauma it can affect how they think, feel and react to family, friends, other people and everyday situations. As a parent or caregiver, understanding trauma is important to effectively support your child. Our Specialist Family and Relationship Care practitioners offer information and strategies to help your child and your family.

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Children from St Bernardine's Outside School Hours Care place gifts under Christmas tree

Partnerships bringing festive cheer

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This Christmas, our services are drawing on their close ties to their local communities. From the Gold Coast and Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast and the Fraser Coast, our teams and their community partners are coming together to deliver festive cheer where it is needed most.

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Why we need to talk about sexual consent

Family and relationship care

What is affirmative consent? This Sexual Violence Awareness Month, we explore the 2024 reforms to sexual consent laws in Queensland.

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Having a plan can improve your safety

Family and relationship care

Leaving an abusive relationship can be the most dangerous time for you and your children. It’s important to have a plan that is specific to your situation and can be adapted as things change but here are some things to consider.

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large crowd of people, marching for the Sunshine Coast Community March (banner reads: say no to domestic violence)

Centacare marches against violence

Family and relationship care

Last year, Centacare supported 17,000 Queenslanders experiencing domestic and family violence. In honour of Domestic Violence Month, almost 500 attendees marched as a solemn tribute to these victims on the Sunshine Coast.

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How does family violence affect children?

Family and relationship care

Research confirms the devastating impact family violence can have on children’s lives and their physical and emotional development, even if they’re not experiencing the violence first-hand. Learn about the impacts of violence on children and the signs that a child may not be coping.

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Supporting your family through loss and grief

Family and relationship care

Grief is a natural, emotional response to loss and unfortunately, an unavoidable part of family life. Often, we aren’t prepared for difficult situations and as a parent, you might be navigating your own grief as well. Centacare's Specialist Family and Relationship Care practitioners offer information and strategies to help support you and your family during challenging times.

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Looking after your family’s wellbeing at Christmas

Family and relationship care

Financial pressure, holiday preparations and busier-than-usual social calendars - the end of the year can be a challenging time for families. Centacare's specialist family and relationship care practitioners offer some tips to help you navigate this time of year.

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