Designation as a family counselling organisation

Section 10C(1) of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act) outlines a number of ways an individual can be recognised as a family counsellor including ‘a person who is authorised to act on behalf of an organisation designated by the Minister for the purposes of this paragraph’ (s10C(1)(b)). 

RelateWell is recognised by the Attorney-General as appropriately advising clients and potential clients of their responsibilities and obligations encompssing the confidentiality (s10D) and inadmissibility (s10E) of communications under the Act. Ensuring that clients and potential clients fully comprehend the nature of the service for consent purposes. 

List of designated family counselling organisations