Healthy relationships
What makes a respectful, equal and healthy relationship?
- Each person values the other and respects who they are.
- Each person trusts the other and feels trusted.
- Each person can share their thoughts and opinions openly without being disrespected.
- Each person can talk about how they feel, while listening to the other person express their feelings.
- Each person shares the role of decision making with the other person.
- Each person makes decisions in their relationships and is able to compromise.
- Each person feels safe.
If you are feeling unsafe in your relationship, please discuss a safety plan with your Maternal and Child Health nurse or other health provider.
Children learn through role modelling from a very young age.
When children learn about equality, they are more likely to learn to be respectful of themselves and others.
Support and Resources
If you feel that you would like to get support with your relationship, please access relationship counselling via:
Relationships Australia
Drummond Street Services
If you feel unsafe you can contact:
1800 RESPECT for 24/7 help and support
Other support Services:
Safe Steps
- Phone: 1800 015 188
- Website: Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre - 24/7 support for Victorians
InTouch - Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence
- Phone: 1800 755 988
- Website: Home - inTouch
MensLine Australia
Berry Street
Orange Door
- Phone: 1800 319 355
Child Protection Crisis Line
- Phone: 13 12 78
Fitzroy Legal Centre
- Phone: 9419 3744