Relationship, Education and Learning
We’re excited to announce several new online and in-person groups designed to support families, individuals, and young people during different stages of life. These groups are currently FREE to join and include:
Self-care
You are the only person who can do your own self-care; come and learn about what it means to look after yourself by taking care of your mind, body, soul, and the space around you.
Suitable for: 18+
Upcoming courses
There are no upcoming courses, please feel free to express your interest by contacting realgroups@reltas.com.au
Resilience
This one-off group is for anyone who wants to know what it means to be resilient, whilst learning strategies on how you can increase your resilience; the benefits are overwhelmingly positive!
Suitable for: anyone over 18yo.
Upcoming courses
22nd May| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | St Lukes Launceston , 93 Cimitiere Street, Launceston| BOOK HERE
Respond not React
A 2-hour interactive session for adults (18+) to learn essential communication skills, including effective listening. This session will help reduce conflict in various areas of life, including the workplace, family relationships, and friendships.
Suitable for: anyone over 18yo.
Upcoming courses
24th June| 4:00pm – 6:00pm | St Lukes, 72 Elizabeth Street, Hobart | BOOK HERE
Seasons for Growth*
An 8-session group program designed to support young people who have experienced grief, loss, or significant life changes, such as family separation, bereavement, illness, or transitions like moving to high school or college
Suitable for: Young people
Upcoming courses
Seasons for Growth Taster – Grief and Loss for Teens | 15th July | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | St Lukes Hobart, 72 Elizabeth Street, Hobart | BOOK HERE
Exploring Change with Collage
Join us these school holidays on Wednesday 16th April for a one-hour collage session designed especially for high school students. This creative and reflective session offers a chance to connect with others, take time for self-care, and explore the theme of change through the art of collage.
Suitable for: Young people
Upcoming courses
There are no upcoming courses, please feel free to express your interest by contacting realgroups@reltas.com.au
Dads Raising Sons
This 2.5-hour workshop is designed to strengthen the bond between fathers and their sons. Participants will explore ways to support their sons emotional development and help him build effective emotional regulation skills.
Suitable for: Fathers with sons under 12 years old.
Upcoming courses
28th May | 3:30pm – 6:00pm | St Lukes Hobart, 72 Elizabeth Street, Hobart | BOOK HERE
19th June | 1:00pm – 3:30pm | Online | BOOK HERE
Dads Raising Girls
This 2.5-hour workshop is designed to strengthen the bond between fathers and their daughters. Participants will explore ways to support their daughters emotional development and help her build effective emotional regulation skills.
Suitable for: Fathers with daughters under 12 years old.
Upcoming courses
4 July | 10:00am – 12:30pm | Online | BOOK HERE
Blended Together (Step Parenting for Couples and Individuals)*
This workshop is designed for parents, stepparents, and blended families to explore ways to support themselves and their children. It will focus on how to understand children’s experiences of blended and stepfamilies, and how to work together to create a harmonious home life. This is a 2 part workshop and a brief telephone interview is required prior to commencing.
Suitable for: parents, stepparents, and blended families
Upcoming courses
Part 1 | 15th May | 9:30 – 11:00am | Online | Book Here
Part 2 | 29th May | 9:30 – 11:00am | Online | Book Here
Renovate your Relationship
This workshop is designed for men who are looking to strengthen their relationships. Just like at home, your relationship always needs work. You need to maintain and repair things when they get tired and run-down. If you do the maintenance work before the cracks appear you can take action.
Suitable for: Men
Upcoming courses
13th May | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | St Lukes Hobart, 72 Elizabeth Street, Hobart| BOOK HERE
3 June | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Online | BOOK HERE
Healthy Relationships
This workshop is designed for anyone over the age of 18, who is looking to gain key skills to build a healthy relationship. This includes learning how to set boundaries, improve communication and building trust in your relationships.
Suitable for: People over 18 years.
Upcoming courses
There are no upcoming courses, please feel free to express your interest by contacting realgroups@reltas.com.au
Emotional Regulation
This workshop helps individuals learn how to regulate emotions whilst learning about how to manage triggers, anger and anxiety.
Suitable for: all ages
Upcoming courses
11th June | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | St Lukes Hobart, 72 Elizabeth Street Hobart | BOOK HERE
Disclaimer : All our education groups (face to face and online) are interactive, small groups, run by highly experienced facilitators. We aim to ensure the learning environment is engaging and allows for personal growth and time to integrate your learning. Therefore, your active participation is needed, with a commitment to a safe, respectful and open environment. RA does not record group sessions, and does not provide permission for participants to do so either.
*Requires a short telephone intake to assess suitability.
Funded by the Family Relationship Centre – an initiative of the Australian Government.
We are a Child Safe organisation
At Relationships Australia Tasmania (RA Tas) we consider the health, safety and wellbeing of all children and young people to be our highest priority. We strive to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. In particular, through our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.
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