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Here’s some key resources:
Men’s Behaviour Change Program, Taking Responsibility: https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/support/services/taking-responsibility-mens-behaviour-change/
Women’s Choice and Change (free DFV support group): https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/group-workshops/womens-choice-change/
Children’s Contact Service (for supervised visits and/or changeovers): https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/support/services/childrens-contact-service/
Parenting After Separation (group workshop): https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/group-workshops/parenting-after-separation/
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