Healthy Relationships

Healthy relationships start with feeling respected and safe
You have a right to respect and safety in all your relationships
Relationship behaviour that is abusive is never OK and may be domestic and family violence or sexual violence
If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or abuse, you can call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit our website for online chat and video call services:
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Respect and safety

Healthy relationships are important. They remind us that we are valued and allow us to share the joys and challenges of life with others.

You have the right to feel respected and safe in your relationships, including with:

Boyfriends, girlfriends, partners, husbands or wives
Ex-boyfriends, ex-girlfriends, ex-partners, ex-husbands or ex-wives
Carers and paid support workers
Parents, guardians and other family members
Adult children
People you work with
Other people you live with or see often, whether inside or outside the place you live.

It is not healthy for any of these people to control you or cause you to live in fear.

Repeated behaviour that makes you feel unsafe can be a sign of an abusive relationship.

Healthy relationships start with feeling respected and safe. You have a right to respect and safety in all your relationships.

Domestic and family violence is a repeated pattern of behaviour. Abuse doesn't have to be physical to be domestic or family violence.