Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) men are men whose first language is not English and/or who were born in a country other than Australia. They may have migrated to Australia or they could be asylum seekers or refugees.
Many CALD men don't speak English at home, therefore it can be difficult for them to gain employment, access health services and feel part of the community.
Below is a variety of information and links to services aimed at helping and supporting CALD men.
Downloads
Useful Links
MensLine Australia
Watch: I am a Real Man
Uniting Care Wesley Adelaide Information for Men Brochure - download PDF
The Duluth Domestic Abuse Intervention Project Domestic and Sexual Violence Equality Wheel - download PDF
Family Law Pathways Directory of Parenting and Relationship Courses, Term 1, 2012 - download (PDF)
Separation
Relationships Australia (SA) provides information and support services that assist and work with separating parents to focus on their children's needs and make decisions without requiring court.
http://www.rasa.org.au/en/helpwith/separation.aspx
Family Dispute Resolution
Family Dispute Resolution, also known as mediation (it is not counselling), can provide people who are ending a marriage or long-term partnership with an effective and alternative method to the court system. Mediation can help people reach agreement on a range of financial and property matters, and on issues relating to children or shared parenting. Guided by a skilled mediator, the process encourages people to discuss problems and develop solutions that make sense to them. We can work with individuals, couples and children and our services are sensitive to culturally and linguistically diverse and Indigenous clients.
http://www.rasa.org.au/helpwith//en/sitecore/content/RASA/SA/whatwedo/familydisputeresolution.aspx
Family Relationship Centres
Family Relationship Centres support families at all stages of their relationships, whether it is beginning new relationships, strengthening relationships, or when separating. Focused on helping separating parents to reach parenting agreements without going to court, we reduce parental acrimony and conflict, and assist parents to focus on their children.
http://www.rasa.org.au/helpwith//en/sitecore/content/RASA/SA/whatwedo/familyrelationshipcentre.aspx
Family Relationship Centres
South Australian contact details for Family Relationship Centres that provide information and confidential assistance for families at all stages in their lives. Centres have a focus on providing family dispute resolution (mediation) to enable separating families achieve workable parenting arrangements outside the Court system.
http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/SERVICES/FRC/Pages/default.aspx#sa
Family Relationship Counselling
Relationships Australia (SA) family relationship counselling service can provide you, your partner and/or your family, a chance to adjust, repair and strengthen family relationships.
http://www.rasa.org.au/en/whatwedo/familycounselling.aspx
Booklets
Relationships Australia (SA) has produced a number of useful resources available to everyone, including booklets, newsletters, conference papers and websites.
http://www.rasa.org.au/resources/booklets.aspx
Translated information
Topics to do with family law courts: Third party debt notices; What Family Law staff can and can not do for clients; Compliance with Parenting Orders; Enforcement hearings for financial cases; Going to court - tips for your court hearing; Key contacts; Marriage, Families & Separation; Parenting Orders - obligations, consequences and who can help; Before you file - preaction procedure for financial cases; Safety at court; Subpoena - information for requesting person.
http://www.familylawcourts.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/FLC/Home/Publications/Translated+information
Family Law Courts - Family Violence
What family violence is and how it affects others and how the Courts deal with family violence.
http://www.familylawcourts.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/FLC/Home/Family+Violence
Services for culturally and linguistically diverse people
Family Law Courts services for CALD people
http://bit.ly/vA5HzZ
Legal Services Commission of South Australia
The Legal Services Commission, is the legal aid organisation for South Australia responsible for helping people access justice by providing legal advice, legal representation and community legal education and information. The Legal Services Commission can also help in areas of criminal law, family law and some civil law matters.
http://www.lsc.sa.gov.au
Don't Cross The Line
Where Would You Draw The Line? Interactive Scenarios.
http://www.dontcrosstheline.com.au/where-is-the-line/where-would-you-draw-the-line
Settlement-services
The MRCSA provides a number of specialist services through early intervention programs to young people, women, and families at risk.
http://www.mrcsa.com.au/services/specialist-services
Separation
http://www.lawhandbook.sa.gov.au/ch19s03.php
Family Relationships
Family Law System; Marriage; Separation; Divorce; Annulment; Going to Court; Family Violence; Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) etc.
http://www.lawhandbook.sa.gov.au/ch19.php
South Australia Council of Community Legal Services - Community Legal Centres are about Justice, Access and Community
Community Legal Centres are about Justice, Access and Community. they provide legal advice, assistance and referral to community members who might not otherwise get the help they deserve. Network of centres located across metro and rural South Australia with qualified solicitors, legal advisors and support staff to explain your legal obligations, your rights and your options.
http://www.saccls.org.au
Legal Services Commission of South Australia - Contact Us
Legal Help Line, Monday to Friday, 9am-4:30pm. TTY also available.
http://www.lsc.sa.gov.au/cb_pages/contact.php
Child Support Agency
The CSA is responsible for administering Australia's Child Support Scheme, supporting separated parents to transfer payments for the benefit of their children.
http://www.csa.gov.au
MensLine Australia is a unique telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping me to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way. Available 24/7.
http://www.mensline.org.au
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