The family acts as the cornerstone to the health and well being of society. The Catholic Church is dedicated to strengthening relationships between couples and within families through the development of education programs and resource materials that provide practical information and advice.

The Marriage and Relationship Education Unit also offers Healthy Relationships for Years 11 and 12, a schools program to assist young adults in their development of respectful and healthy relationships. We offer a range of Early Intervention Programs that aim to help specific groups toward better communication and stronger relationships.

Centacare's Family Resource Project Office offers Family Resource Program materials to parishes across Australia aimed at supporting pastoral care, strengthening family relationships and building community.

Click on the following links to more detailed information about each program or service.

• Pre-marriage Education Programs
  • Partnerships
  • FOCCUS
  • Money habitudes
  • What Is Your Love Language?
  • Sacrament, Spirituality and Putting Out the Bins

• Other Programs
  • GodStart
  • Difference to Eternity
  • African Dads and Kids Program
  • Family Resource Programs
  • VCE: Developing Healthy Relationships
  • Vietnamese Couples Program
  • Bringing Your Baby Home