FRSA response to FSP consultation 

June 2009 

This submission responds to the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) Discussion Paper ‘Developing a Family Support Program’ (the ‘Discussion Paper).

About Us

Family Relationship Services Australia (FRSA) is the national peak body for community organisations delivering services to families, children and young people across Australia. FRSA and its member organisations seek to work in partnership with the Federal Government to strengthen and support Australian families. FRSA’s vision is for an Australian society that is enriched through respectful relationships in all of their diversity. In the achievement of this vision, our role is to support the delivery of quality services and engage in the development of public policy.

Full membership of FRSA is available to organisations that receive funding from the Federal Government to deliver services funded through the Family Relationship Services Program (FRSP). Associate membership is available to a broader scope of organisations and individuals that support the vision and values of FRSA. FRSA currently has 137 organisation members. In addition to the financial support of members, FRSA receives Federal Government funding through the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) to provide industry representation and support.

Contact FRSA


PO Box 326, Deakin West ACT 2600
Ph: 02 6162 1811
Fax: 02 6162 1794
FRSA Admin (admin@frsa.org.au)
Family Relationship Services website (www.frsa.org.au)

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