Relationship Matters

20/03/2026

21 March -World Down Syndrome Day

Today we recognise the strengths, contributions and rights of people with Down syndrome.

At Relationship Matters, we see every day how important it is for individuals and families to feel understood, supported and included.

We are committed to creating safe, respectful spaces for people of all abilities and for the families who walk alongside them.

Everyone deserves dignity.
Everyone deserves a voice.
Everyone deserves support.

If you or your family would like to connect, we are here.
📞 1300 543 396
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20/03/2026

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Racism harms individuals, families and communities. It creates fear, isolation and deep hurt.

At Relationship Matters, we are committed to creating spaces where people feel safe, respected and valued. Inclusion is not optional. It is essential to healthy relationships and strong communities.

We stand against racism. We stand for dignity, respect and equality.

If you or someone you know needs support, we are here.
📞 1300 543 396
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20/03/2026

21 to 27 March - International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling Against Racism and Racial Discrimination

This week is a reminder that racism harms individuals, families and communities.
At Relationship Matters, we are committed to creating spaces where people feel safe, respected and valued. Solidarity starts with listening, learning and standing alongside those who experience discrimination.

Everyone deserves dignity. Everyone deserves support.

If you or someone you know needs support, we are here.
1300 543 396
relationshipmatters.com.au

20/03/2026

21 to 29 March 2026 -Cultural Diversity Week

Cultural Diversity Week is a reminder that every relationship is shaped by culture, identity and lived experience.

At Relationship Matters, we support individuals, couples and families from many different cultural backgrounds. We understand that culture influences how we communicate, resolve conflict, parent, seek help and build connection.

Our role is to provide safe, respectful spaces where people feel seen, heard and understood without judgement.

Strong relationships begin with understanding.

Understanding begins with respect.

If you or your family would like support, we are here.
📞 1300 543 396
🌐 relationshipmatters.com.au

18/03/2026

19 March 2026 – National Close the Gap Day

Today we stand in support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the ongoing call for health equality.

Closing the gap means listening, learning and working together for a fairer, healthier future.

If you or someone you know needs support, we’re here.
📞 1300 543 396
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16/03/2026

Cultural Diversity Week 17–23 March

This week we celebrate the cultures, languages and stories that shape our community.

Cultural diversity strengthens us. It brings richness, perspective and connection into our lives.

At Relationship Matters, we’re committed to inclusive, culturally respectful support for all.

Call 1300 543 396 or visit relationshipmatters.com.au

16/03/2026

Good supervision is at the heart of strong, healthy teams.

Many supervisors step into leadership roles without ever being shown how to provide effective supervision. Knowing how to have meaningful conversations, build trust with staff and support teams while maintaining accountability can make a real difference in workplace culture.

Through Workplace Matters, Relationship Matters supports leaders to develop the confidence and practical skills needed to guide and support their teams.

If you supervise staff and want to strengthen your leadership practice, this upcoming training may be helpful.

Learn more in the post below.

Behind every strong team is a supervisor who knows how to support, guide and listen.

Many supervisors step into leadership roles without ever being shown how to provide effective supervision. Having effective conversations, building trust with staff and supporting teams while maintaining accountability can be challenging without the right tools.

Our Supervision Training for Operational Leaders supports those with supervisory responsibilities to develop the confidence and practical skills needed to engage their staff and be effective supervisors.

4 Week Online Program
Mondays | 10:30am to 12 noon
27 April to 18 May 2026

Delivered by Workplace Matters trainer Carol Wlodarczyk, an experienced psychologist known by participants as the “guru of supervision”.

If you supervise staff and want to strengthen your leadership practice, this training is designed for you.

Learn more or register here:
https://relationshipmatters.com.au/event/supervision-training-for-operational-supervisors/

15/03/2026

Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16–22 March)

This week we recognise Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

A time to celebrate the strengths, talents and unique ways of thinking that neurodivergent individuals bring to our families, workplaces and communities.
Neurodiversity is not something to be fixed - it is something to be understood, supported and valued.

At Relationship Matters, we are committed to creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels respected, heard and supported.

If you or someone you care about would like support, we are here.
Call 1300 543 396

Visit relationshipmatters.com.au

12/03/2026

Sometimes anger isn’t loud.
Sometimes it sits just under the surface.
In the tension at home.

In conversations that don’t go the way you hoped.
In that feeling afterwards where you wish things had gone differently.
Many women carry these feelings quietly and aren’t sure where to start.

Our Anger Management for Women program offers a supportive small online group where women can begin to understand their emotions and learn healthier ways to respond when things feel overwhelming.

Women who attend often say they leave with a deeper understanding of themselves, practical ways to manage strong emotions, and the reassurance that they are not alone.

Who can attend:
Women living or working in the South East Melbourne area who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges and would like support understanding and managing anger.

Program details
Wednesdays
12:30pm to 2:30pm
22 April to 27 May 2026

Online group program
Free for eligible participants. Contact
To check eligibility or make a referral, contact the SEMPHN Access and Referral Line on 1800 862 363 during business hours.

You can also contact our team here:
https://relationshipmatters.com.au/contact-us/

07/03/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, courage and achievements of women across our communities, including the incredible women who make up Relationship Matters. Leaders, counsellors, mediators, clinicians, practitioners and colleagues who bring compassion, professionalism and dedication to their work every day.

This year’s International Women’s Day theme, Give To Gain, reminds us that when we give support, opportunity and respect, we all gain a more equal future.

When women are aligned in purpose, values and passion for the work they do, it shows up in many ways.

Apparently sometimes even in their fashion choices.

At Relationship Matters, we are committed to supporting women through counselling, family services and workplace wellbeing programs that promote safety, dignity and connection.

If you or someone you care about needs support, we are here.
Call 1300 543 396 or visit relationshipmatters.com.au

02/03/2026

Work shapes how people feel — at work and at home.

Did you know Relationship Matters also delivers workplace wellbeing programs through Workplace Matters?

Workplace Matters partners with organisations to provide evidence informed training, leadership development and employee wellbeing programs that support people and shape culture.

If creating healthier, more respectful workplaces matters to you, follow Workplace Matters and stay connected for insights and upcoming training opportunities.

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Most people don’t leave jobs.
They leave cultures.

If you’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe, respected and supported to do their best work, that matters.

Through Workplace Matters, we deliver evidence informed training, leadership development, employee wellbeing programs and practical tools that support people and shape culture.

Subscribe to hear about our programs, insights and upcoming training opportunities straight to your inbox.
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28/02/2026

Audiology Australia has announced new wellbeing member benefits due to demand that aim to help its audiologist members navigate personal and professional challenges in the workplace.