Better Place Australia

Better Place Australia Our services support individuals, couples and families in the areas of Finance, Family Law, Relationships and Mental Health.

Better Place Australia is a non-profit organisation with the vision of supporting Australians through tough times, and for all people to experience positive relationships, truly value each other and live safer, more confident lives. At Better Place Australia, we believe the relationships we have with ourselves and others is the most important factor in contributing to our sense of purpose and wellbeing. Better Place Australia has been in the business of helping people take back control over their lives for the past 30 years. We believe that individuals develop better relationships and skills for themselves and with the people who matter to them, and through this, we live kinder, more positive and fulfilled lives. Better Place Australia is funded through the Australian Government Department of Social Services Family Support Program. Our Services:
• Counselling for Individuals/Families/Couples
• Child and Youth Counselling
• Psychological Services
• Family Dispute Resolution
• Financial Counselling and Capability
• Elder Abuse Prevention Services
• School and Group Education
• Family Mental Health Support

We also provide Training and Professional Development.

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️ Today is Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️Transgender and non-binary people are not a new phenomen...
31/03/2026

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️ Today is Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

Transgender and non-binary people are not a new phenomenon. They are everyday people with their own lives and dreams, and they deserve the same love and respect that we would extend to anybody else.

Go to https://www.tdov.org.au/ and make your pledge!

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24/03/2026

Jim Chalmers MP Michelle Rowland MP

Separation is one of the biggest financial shocks a family can face.

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

Family law services help individuals and families resolve parenting and property matters early, reducing the need for costly litigation and helping stabilise housing arrangements.

In fact, the non-adversarial nature of family law services brings key benefits for separating families: improved mental health and subjective wellbeing, reduced violence and improved feelings of safety.

They also reduce pressure on courts and governments and deliver real return on public investment.

Supporting family law services is not just social policy. It is an economic stability policy.

Family & Relationship Services Australia

24/03/2026

The following is courtesy of Family & Relationship Services Australia, of which Better Place Australia is a member. We would like to address Victorian Treasurer Jim Chalmers MP, as well as Attorney General Michelle Rowland MP.

Family law services provide resolution and early intervention at a time of great uncertainty and trauma.

Every year, tens of thousands of Australian individuals and families use services like Family Relationship Centres, Family Law Counselling, Family Dispute Resolution services, the Family Relationship Advice Line to reach safe, workable agreements without going to court.

These services reduce conflict, protect children from prolonged disputes and help families stabilise during one of the hardest periods of their lives.

Early support prevents escalation. It protects children. It strengthens communities. Family law services are vital for Australian families, not just an optional extra in the justice system.

March 19 is the National Day for Closing the Gap.However, Closing the Gap is a daily effort that requires our immediate ...
19/03/2026

March 19 is the National Day for Closing the Gap.

However, Closing the Gap is a daily effort that requires our immediate and unwavering attention. The fact is that Indigenous people are not provided the same level of basic human rights that we take for granted. Reforms are desperately needed across education, health and justice so that our First Nations people are not discriminated against.

The Government needs to act. However, as the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre notes, there are actions that every day citizens have a responsibility to enact. You can read more about that at: https://asrc.org.au/2026/03/19/its-time-for-real-change-this-close-the-gap-day/

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Today is the first day of Harmony Week (March 16-22), a week in which we acknowledge and celebrate the various cultures ...
16/03/2026

Today is the first day of Harmony Week (March 16-22), a week in which we acknowledge and celebrate the various cultures and backgrounds that weave together to help Australia be the wonderful and welcoming tapestry of a country that it is.

Multiculturalism always has been and always will be a pivotal part of this country. Throughout history, we've learned time and time again that we thrive as a community when we treat everybody with the respect and inclusivity, and everybody has a sense of belonging.

The 16th to the 20th of March is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Over those four days (and long after), we want to spre...
15/03/2026

The 16th to the 20th of March is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Over those four days (and long after), we want to spread awareness about the many facets of those experiencing neurological differences.

There is a stigma surrounding neurodivergence, with many operating under the erroneous assumption that conditions like Autism and ADHD are signifiers of a lack of capability. The truth is the complete opposite. Neurodivergent people are just as capable as their neurotypical peers.

This week, we recommend that you:
- Research the conditions that fall under the umbrella of being neurodivergent
- Reach out to your neurodivergent friends and loved ones to learn about their individual experiences
- Support neurodivergent artists and creators
- Donate to organisations that support neurodivergence

Additionally, if you're neurodivergent and you need a safe space to express yourself, you can reach Better Place Australia at betterplaceaustralia.com.au.


Better Place Australia is recruiting for our Youth Advisory Committee! We want to give children aged between 10-16 a saf...
23/02/2026

Better Place Australia is recruiting for our Youth Advisory Committee!

We want to give children aged between 10-16 a safe and encouraging space to give us their thoughts on how we can help make the world a better place.

Eager to learn more? Read the post for all you need to know and scan the QR code. We can't wait to hear from you!

Today is the World Day of Social Justice. Here, we've written up a quick guide on the kinds of problems that social just...
20/02/2026

Today is the World Day of Social Justice. Here, we've written up a quick guide on the kinds of problems that social justice addresses, as well as how you can get involved. It's never too late to start!

2026 marks the Year of the Fire Horse in the Lunar Calendar. At Better Place Cheltenham, we celebrated with a delicious ...
17/02/2026

2026 marks the Year of the Fire Horse in the Lunar Calendar. At Better Place Cheltenham, we celebrated with a delicious dumpling feast.

Lunar New Year is celebrated in many Asian cultures, including in China, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. These diasporas have been a crucial fixture of Australian culture since the early 19th Century, and we appreciate the sharing of their customs and traditions.

12/02/2026

On this day in 2008, former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd stood in Parliament House and gave a formal apology to the Stolen Generation on behalf of the country.

This marked an important moment in Australia's history. By acknowledging Australia's complicity in horrific practices of colonisation, Rudd took the first step towards addressing pillars of systemic racism that affect our Indigenous community to this day.

Now, eighteen years later, there is still a lot of work to do.

Find out more about the apology here:
https://www.aph.gov.au/Visit_Parliament/Art/Icons/Apology_to_Australias_Indigenous_Peoples

And we're back! Better Pride went to the Midsumma Pride March, where we got to walk in solidarity with thousands of of f...
03/02/2026

And we're back!

Better Pride went to the Midsumma Pride March, where we got to walk in solidarity with thousands of of fellow members of the LGBTQI+ community. Thank you to everyone who said hi! We look forward to seeing you next year.

But that's not all! At the carnival, we asked two questions at our stall. Last time, we posted the answers to one of them. Here, we're also posting all of the best relationship advice we got.

We asked the wonderful people at the Midsumma Carnival for their response to two questions. The first one; What do you l...
27/01/2026

We asked the wonderful people at the Midsumma Carnival for their response to two questions. The first one; What do you love about Rainbow Families?

Boy did y'all deliver! Thank you so much for your insights.

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Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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At Better Place Australia, we help people to become more resilient, to empower them and to enjoy healthier relationships, by building their skills and knowledge, giving guidance and tools, and supporting them through challenging times. Our services support individuals, couples and families in the areas of Finance, Family Law, Relationships and Mental Health. Better Place Australia has been in the business of empowering people and helping them enjoy healthier relationships for the past 30 years. We believe that individuals develop better relationships and skills for themselves and with the people who matter to them, and through this we live kinder, more positive and fulfilled lives. FMC is funded through the Australian Government Department of Social Services Family Support Program. Our Services: • Counselling for Individuals/Couples / Families / Child & Youth • Family Dispute Resolution • Financial Counselling and Capability • Psychological Services • Respecting Elders Support and Conflict Resolution • School and Group Education • Family Mental Health Support

We also provide skills building and professional development.