Separation can be a difficult and overwhelming experience, but there are various courses designed to provide the support and guidance needed during this challenging time. Here’s a list of the top ten courses, in no particular order, that can help you navigate life after separation.
Provider: Relationships Australia
Format: In-person
Locations: Sydney, Hunter, Blacktown, Illawarra
This program is specifically designed for men who have exhibited harmful behaviours in the past and are committed to making positive changes. The course includes regular one-on-one sessions, and an 18-session group-based men’s behaviour change program.
Cost: Fees range from $10 to $60 per session based on income.
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Provider: Relationships Australia
Format: Online and face-to-face
Locations: Sydney, Hunter, Blacktown, Illawarra
This program helps men reassess how they build and maintain relationships with partners, family, and friends. The course consists of eight 2-hour sessions over eight weeks, accommodating 8-12 participants.
Cost: Same income-based fee structure as the Men’s Behaviour Change Program.
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Provider: PAS
Format: Online, self-paced
Duration: Approx. 6 hours
Designed for separated parents, this course helps them adopt a child-focused approach to co-parenting, with modules covering Australian Family Law, co-parenting techniques, and personal development.
Cost: $165
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Provider: PAS
Format: Online, self-paced
This course is ideal for separated parents who need help managing ongoing disputes. It provides strategies to minimize conflict, particularly when it affects co-parenting, with a focus on reducing the impact of conflict on children.
Cost: $165
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Provider: PAS
Format: Online, self-paced
Duration: 14 days (6-8 hours per week)
This course helps parents manage their responses to anger and other strong emotions. It’s designed to improve interactions with children and support more effective co-parenting.
Cost: $165
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Provider: Relationship Matters Counselling & Mediation
Format: Online
Duration: 6 weeks
This comprehensive program is specifically for fathers, covering topics such as parenting roles, conflict management, communication, and age-specific responses for children.
Cost: $250 (Concessions available). An intake session determines eligibility.
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Provider: Triple P
Format: Online
Locations: Sydney, Hunter, Blacktown, Illawarra
Triple P Parenting offers practical strategies to help parents understand and meet their children’s needs. The course focuses on creating a supportive environment, addressing behaviours, and developing essential parenting skills.
Cost: Free
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Provider: Uniting
Format: Online, via telephone, or face-to-face
Locations: Sydney, Hunter, Blacktown, Illawarra
This program focuses on helping separated parents adopt a child-focused approach, managing conflicts, and ensuring that children’s voices are heard. It includes one-on-one sessions conducted in a safe environment.
Cost: Not indicated (presumably free).
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Provider: Uniting
Format: Online, via telephone, or face-to-face
Locations: Various locations including Campbelltown, Fairfield, Newcastle, Gosford, and others
This six-session program helps parents understand how separation affects their children. It’s tailored to each participant and focuses on managing challenges and shielding children from conflict.
Cost: Not indicated.
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Provider: RelationSpace
Format: Online
Locations: Sydney, Hunter, Blacktown, Illawarra
RelationSapce Online is an interactive online program for separating parents, enabling you to improve your communication, focus on your children and avoid lengthy litigation. The course is child focused, evidence-based and conflict reducing.
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These top ten courses offer invaluable support for navigating the challenges of life after separation. Whether you’re looking to improve your behaviour, enhance your parenting skills, or manage conflicts, these programs provide the tools and guidance needed to move forward positively.
Navigating life after separation can be challenging, and it’s crucial to have the right support and guidance. The team at O’Loan Family Law is here to help you choose the best course of action for your unique situation. We can provide tailored advice, help you understand your options, and guide you through every step of your journey. Reach out to us to make an appointment and discuss how we can support you during this time. Contact us here to get started.
About The Author - Nicholas Bruno
Nicholas Bruno, admitted as a Solicitor in August 2021, has been dedicated to the legal industry for nearly half a decade. Starting as a Paralegal during his university years, he gained experience across diverse legal areas, including Criminal Law, Wills and Estates, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Property Law, and Family Law. It was in Family Law that Nicholas found his true passion, leading him to focus exclusively on this area. Click here if you’d like to learn more about Nicholas Bruno
*This post is an overview only and should not be considered as legal advice. If there are any matters that you would like us to advise you on, then please contact us.
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