Welcome to the website of Stepfamily Association of Victoria and Stepfamilies Australia, currently under development. Stepfamilies Australia is a network of state stepfamily associations, working towards forming a new national stepfamily association in November 2008.
Stepfamilies Australia will provide
· a national ‘voice’ to raise the profile of stepfamilies
· information and support services including a telephone helpline
· research around stepfamily issues
· links to state stepfamily associations and services
For further information, contact
Stepfamilies Australia: www.stepfamiliesaustralia.org.au - 03 9639 6611
South Australia: www.stepfamily.asn.au
Queensland: Stepfamily Association of Qld is currently in recess. Please contact Stepfamilies Australia if you are interested in re-activating the Association.
ACT and Northern Territory - no branches currently operate. Please contact Stepfamilies Australia if you are interested in developing a branch.
Latest News
We have moved offices
We are now located at 195 Drummond Street, Carlton, 3053 and we have a new phone and fax number.
Phone: 9639 6611
Fax: 9639 6644
>>Read moreOnline Petition to Strengthen Stepfamilies
Take a minute to support stepfamilies - Sign the online petition today at http://www.gopetition.com.au/online/20667.html, and forward this link to your networks encouraging their support.
Stepfamilies urgently need more specific prevention and early intervention resources to stop the needless cycle of family breakdown which throws many stepfamilies back into the separation and divorce loop.
Stepfamilies Australia calls on the Australian Government to recognise and adequately support stepfamilies.
Counselling
Stepfamily Counselling Program - Melbourne
SAVI is now offering a fee for service Counselling Program to meet the needs of stepfamilies. A formal referral is not required so you and your family can simply call the Stepfamily Helpline on 03 9481 1500 to make an appointment. Day and evening appointments are available. You can also contact our Counselling Coordinator Simone Young for more information.
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