Most of us are aware of the divorce statistics. “Analysis of the most recent available data shows that the expectation of divorce is increasing. If a newly-born group of babies was exposed to 1997-1999 rates of marriage, widowhood, divorce, remarriage and mortality, 32% of their marriages would end in divorce. This is an increase on the proportion expected if 1990-1992 rates were applied (29%) and if 1985-1987 rates were applied (28%).” — Australian Bureau of Statistics

But relationship education (pre-marital courses, marriage education, guidance and counselling) is helping to increase the chances of a successful and lasting marriage. The results are noticeable - a 30% better chance of having your marriage be one of the success stories.

During your initial meeting with me, I will give you a copy of the official Form 14A, which provides you with some important information on the value of marriage education and marriage counselling. You can also read this online.

For your interest, I have listed a few resources below of various recommended premarital education and marriage counselling services:

 Lifeworks (Bayswater)
Email: lifeworks@lifeworks.com.au, or use the form.
Address: 1/666 Mountain Highway
Bayswater VIC 3153
Phone: 03 9654 7360
Fax: 03 9720 3698

 Relationships Australia (Croydon)
Email: croy@rav.org.au
Address: 8 Civic Square
Croydon, VIC 3136
Phone: 03 9725 9964
Fax: 03 9723 4609

 Robyn Rubenstein
Email: use the form.
Areas: Caulfield and Elsternwick
Robyn runs workshops for pre-marital courses over two Sundays most months. She will see some couples individually, particularly if they have children from previous relationships, are from different cultures or have other specific issues to address.

 Karinya Counselling Centre Inc
Christian counselling
Email: karinya@newhope.net.au
Address: 520 Middleborough Road
Blackburn North VIC 3130
Phone: 03 9897 3288
Fax: 9897 3028

 Christian Counsellors Association of Australia
Christian counselling
Email: use the form.
Find a counsellor
Address: CCAA (Vic)
PO Box 12, Ormond 3204
Phone: 03 9563 8063

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