Women and Separation (Booklet) - Relationships Australia

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Women and Separation Managing New HorizonsImpact of separation and divorce on women• Women are more likely to experience financial hardship afterdivorce than men. 11• Separation and divorce are recognised as factors contributing toanxiety and depression. 12• One year after separation, the average woman's income drops by42%. 13• 41% of single-parent families receive no child support. 14• 45% of single-parent families receive a government pension, benefitor allowance. 9• 8.1% of single-parent families own their own home (withouta mortgage) compared to 28.8% of couples (with dependentchildren). 15New partners and new familiesDifferent families coming together can place a strain on parent-childrelationships.• 80% of men will re-partner within 5 years. 16• 69% of women will re-partner within 5 years. 16• Remarriages following divorce have the highest risk of divorce. 7• 10.6% of children live in step or blended families. 17• 30% of both men and women who re-marry have children under 16years of age. 1836
Where to get further assistanceContact any of these national organisations. They can refer you toservices in your area.Relationships AustraliaAustralia-wide services for families and individuals.1300 364 277www.relationships.com.aubeyondblue: the national depression initiativeInformation on depression, anxiety and related disorders, availabletreatments and where to get help.beyondblue info line – 1300 22 4636 or infoline@beyondblue.org.au(information and referral to a health professional).www.beyondblue.org.auAustralian Parenting and Relationship HelplineFree telephone counselling, and information about parenting,separation and other relationship issues.1300 365 859Australian Women’s Health NetworkDetails of women’s health services in each state and territory.www.awhn.org.auCarers AustraliaFamily carer support and counselling in each state and territory.1800 242 636 (free call from landlines).www.carersaustralia.com.auChild Support AgencyCSA ensures all parents meet their child support responsibilities.Website includes information about legal services, services in yourlocal area, and calculators for child support.13 12 72www.csa.gov.au37
Page 2 and 3: AuthorsMargot Rogers, Rosalie Patte
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