30% increase in family relationships funding strengthens Australia’s future

Catholic Welfare Australia welcomes the announcement today that Family Relationships Services Programs will receive a 30% injection of funds.

Catholic Welfare Australia represents 29 Church based organisations - including Centacare agencies – which provide a range of relationship services to mums, dads and children at particularly difficult times in their lives. 

“It is such a relief that this funding has been announced today,” said Chair of Catholic Welfare Australia, Fr Joe Caddy. “With some of our agencies reporting potential cuts in services between 30 and 80% - it is great to be able to say with confidence to mums, dads and children that we will be able to help them when they are having problems with their relationships.”

“The Government is to be commended for recognising and responding to the needs of families in the community,” said Fr Caddy. 

“It is also heartening to see this Government voice its strong commitment to many of the preventative and interventionist programs such as pre-marriage education, early intervention programs, children’s contact services and men’s services programs,” said Fr Caddy.

“The point of irreconcilable differences is not arrived at overnight – it evolves over time. An investment in relationship services before the point of separation is the best investment the Government can make for our children and our nation’s future,” concluded Fr Caddy. 

For an interview please call: Jackie Brady, Communications Officer, 0417 220 779