FRSA is not affiliated with any political party or movement. Rather, our goal is to represent the interests of our member organisations in the federal policy debate to ensure better outcomes for children, adults, families and communities.

FRSA aims to engage widely with our network through our events, communities of practice and communication channels. We also bring members together through advisory groups and open member discussions to inform policy development.

FRSA monitors the media, Australian Parliament inquiries and initiatives of relevant Government Departments, as well as builds and maintains relationships with relevant Government senators and MPs, to participate in Parliamentary and Government consultation processes (please see Submissions).

We also hold a Parliamentary Briefing Day as a part of our annual Strategic Leadership Forum where members from our network participate in a number of meetings with politicians in Canberra.

FRSA actively and decisively represents our members’ interests in a wide range of ongoing representation roles. FRSA’s capacity to provide effective, timely and relevant support to our membership is reflected in member meetings, conferences and other sector relevant events. FRSA knows that being strongly invested in all areas of the Families and Relationship Services sector is the key to successful representation.

FRSA currently represents our members on the Department of Social Services Community Sector Advisory Group (member) and the Family Law Council (observer). We also participate on a range of other ad hoc and standing forums.