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Research and evaluation summaries

Our research and evaluation summaries are designed to share the outcomes of key projects and initiatives relating to our services, clients and community needs.

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Reports & submissions

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Remote Family Dispute Resolution During and After COVID-19: Client and Practitioner Perspectives

This research summary focuses on the perspectives of family dispute resolution clients and practitioners during and after COVID-19.

Reports & submissions

The Impact of Family Dispute Resolution at Relationships Australia: Outcomes and Efficacy for Separating Couples

This research summary outlines our national study on the outcomes and efficacy of dispute resolution for separating couples.

Reports & submissions

AccessResolve Property Dispute Resolution for Court-Ordered Clients - Satisfaction and Outcomes

This research summary presents the results of our study into clients’ satisfaction with and outcomes from our AccessResolve service.

Reports & submissions

The Impact of COVID-19 on Family Dispute Resolution Clients in Victoria in 2020-21

This research summary discusses clients' responses to our survey on how COVID-19 impacted their needs for and experiences of family dispute resolution.

Reports & submissions

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The Use and Misuse of Communication Technologies Among Separated Clients

This research summary outlines the findings of our 2019 study into how parents of our post-separation services use communication technologies.

Reports & submissions

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Adapting men’s behaviour change programs to online delivery using a developmental evaluation approach

This research summary outlines our learnings and recommendations from a developmental evaluation of our online men's behaviour change program.

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Research and evaluation

Read about our evidence-informed approach, view our Theory of Change video and download our Social Impact Report.

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Presentations, webinars and publications

We're committed to knowledge sharing and contributing to sector-wide continuous improvement. We regularly share our research and evaluation learnings at conferences and events and through webinars and podcasts.

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Current projects

We're currently undertaking research and evaluation projects across a range of areas related to family relationships.

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Previous projects

For over a decade, we've conducted a wide range of research and evaluation projects, including major projects funded by the Australian Research Council.

Leading Research Relationship Indicators

Relationship Indicators 2022

View the results of our nationally representative survey into the state of relationships in Australia.

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