After more than 25 years of operation Relationships
Australia NT now has a permanent home in Katherine.
The charity organisation, which provides counselling and
mediation services to local residents, has opened its doors on Katherine
Terrace in the heart of town.
Relationships Australia NT Acting Chief Executive Officer
Robyn Donnelly said the move reflected growth and increased demand for its
services.
“It’s a wonderful time for the organisation, the community
and our Katherine staff,” Ms Donnelly said.
“We’re very thankful to Sommerville and Catholic Care who
have supported and shared their rooms with us over the years, until it was
sustainable for us to open an office.”
Relationships Australia NT started offering counselling to
Katherine residents in the late 1980s and extended its services to include
mediation in 1990.
“During this time we evolved from having Darwin staff visit
town to building our local team, from using hotel rooms and space at other
industry providers to now having our own office.”
Relationships Australia NT helps up to 3500 Territorians on
average annually and more than 20 per cent identify as Aboriginal.
Ms Donnelly said the organisation increasingly works with
families and children.
“We provide assistance to families in various ways including
strengthening relationships, mediation, counselling and support for those going
through tough times,” she said.
Relationships Australia NT is located at Unit 5, 15
Katherine Terrace, Katherine.
For more information please call 1300 364 277 or visit www.nt.relationships.org.au
