External Support and resources for separating parents
family law
Best interests of the child definition (FLA 1975, Section 60CC)
Need a lawyer but haven’t the funds? Refer links below and/or give us a call on 1300853437; we know a few lawyers willing to help
Publication of material relating to your case (FLA 1975, Section 121)
McKenzie Friends are an alternative to lawyers if you need something simpler and lower cost.
VIC only : The Law Hand Book
VIC only: How to run a family law case
“7-Ways-to-Take-Back-Control-of-Your-Separation” by Shaya from familylawproject.com.au
Financial matters
Domestic Violence / Sexual Abuse for men
Domestic Violence / Sexual Abuse for women
- Home | 1800RESPECT
- Our Watch home | Preventing violence against women and their children – Our Watch
- Australian Women Against Violence Alliance – AWAVA
- Relationships Australia | Achieving positive and respectful relationships
- Safer in the Home | Family and Domestic Violence Services | The Salvation Army Australia
- National Outcome 1 – Communities are safe and free from violence (dss.gov.au)
Parenting Plans
Male Friendly Support Organizations
- Mothers of Sons – An advocacy group of ordinary women whose sons have faced extraordinary ordeals in our biased courts and workplaces.
- Mentoring Men – pairing up mentor and mentee for a one-to-one support relationship
- Peersupport.men in South-West Sydney (PHN region)
Crewmen create connections with real mates. Mates that you can relate to. It could be based on where you’re at in life, your past experiences, future aspirations, hobbies or interests. Crewmen show up for each other when you need them.
- Doing it Tough?
Are you Doing it Tough? We connect men in NSW who are doing it tough with support services, based on where you live, the challenges you face, and the way you want to be supported.
General support during separation
Find local support services (LifeLine)
Australian Government’ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Directory
Shining A Light – 49 male lives are lost from suicide each week (avg) in Australia. What does that really look like?
Supporting Children Through Separation
Kids Helpline Age-appropriate information for young children, teenagers and young adults (including information about managing anxiety related to news information), phone counselling, email and SMS services.
Smiling Mind app Free app with short mindfulness exercises for children, teenagers and adults that parents and children can practise together easily. ‘Thriving Inside’ is a dedicated section of the Smiling Mind website and Instagram account that is related to managing COVID-19-related stress and maintaining connectedness.
www.smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app
BITE BACK An online program from the Black Dog Institute for adolescents aged 13–18 years based on positive psychology. It provides information, a mental health fitness challenge and activities such as ‘THINK TANK’ (a gratitude diary) and ‘SNAP THAT’ (a mindfulness activity disguised as a photography activity). The site focuses on developing and maintaining good mental health practices.
eheadspace Free online support and counselling for young people aged 12–25 years. Although it is not an emergency service, the site does provide the option of one-on-one live chats from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm, as well as moderated group chats and excellent information for adolescents and families and friends. This site is useful for those wanting information, for tools addressing mild symptoms and for additional support between consultations. https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace
BRAVE-Online An evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy–based online program developed by The University of Queensland for children and teenagers with anxiety symptoms. It has a parallel program for parents to help them understand and manage what is occurring for their children. It can be undertaken independently by children and parents or has the option for assistance from an online therapist.