Laughter in marriage

"Sharing laughter is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships fresh & exciting. When you have a good hearty laugh with your beloved, it reduces stress & tension, provides and energy booster, elevates your mood, enhances your creativity and helps you solve issues, to name but a few of the benefits."

(Phillipa Challis, Live Life Laughing)

Marriage Ministries & Organisations

Anglicare SydneyANGLICARE provides marriage preparation seminars and counselling sessions for couples to learn about effective ways of communicating, handling conflict, coping with change and growing together in marriage. Marriage enrichment programs are also provided. There is a choice of one day seminars or weekends away for both programs.


Careforce LifekeysCareforce Lifekeys programs address the issues of ordinary people, struggling with every day life, and are a powerful outreach tool. Yet Lifekeys is not just an evangelistic tool, it is also a profoundly important tool for church health and leadership development.


Family Life AustraliaProvide hope to other couples who see them as a 'living example' of a strong marriage and they offer real help by leading them to and through FamilyLife Marriage Conferences and the Homebuilders small group programs.


Focus on the FamilySince 1993, Focus on the Family Australia have been helping to strengthen families and communities through its radio programs, preventative education programs, the provision of counselling and referral, as well as providing a full range of resources for families.


Pastoral & Matrimonial Renewal CentrePMRC (Pastoral & Matrimonial Renewal Centre) an international organisation of lay Catholics, clergy and religious dedicated to providing innovative programs and resources for parishes and communities. At the heart of its activities are its insights into Matrimony, sexuality and lay empowerment.


OzFAME (Australian Family And Marriage Education), is committed to the provision of Life Educational Services that seek to empower families, marriages, the business world and the community with the necessary skills to create and sustain healthy and wholesome family, marriage, business and community values that when practised create stronger family units, healthier marriages, progressive value-based business and stable, growing and healthy communities


Prepare EnrichPrepare-Enrich are committed to providing quality resources for marriage preparation and relationship enhancement


Families For Life Australia
Unwilling to stand by and passively watch homes fall apart, FFLA instills life and hope into marriages and families around the nation. We are committed to changing the world, one living room at a time.


Catholic Society for Marriage Education Catholic Society for Marriage Education


MarriageGymMarriageGym is a 10 session program for women ­designed to get their relationships into great shape.
While MarriageGym is bible based it is written for a non­Christian audience. Our goal is to share God’s ideal for marriage in a way that all women can relate to and is relevant to their everyday lives.


National Marriage CoalitionThe National Marriage Coalition is a coalition of like minded organisations who believe that marriage is the bedrock institution of our society. Marriage is important because families are important. Families are important because they are the building blocks of our society. when the family collapses, so does the society. Therefore marriage should be encouraged, strengthened and supported by government, society and individuals in every possible way.


The Australian Family AssociationTHE AUSTRALIAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION


CatholicCare Sydney
CatholicCare is the official welfare arm of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Sydney. As an instrument of Christ's liberating presence in the world, CatholicCare provides for the social and emotional wellbeing of communities, families and individuals.


The Marriage CourseThe Marriage Course, gives you an opportunity to work on your own marriage. It is a 7-session course in a dinner party setting where couples learn to re-energize and build communication, to resolve conflict, forgive and so much more within their marriage. No group discussions or work. Locate a course or learn how to host one at http://relationshipcentral.org.au


The Marriage Preparation CourseMost people who are getting married prepare and plan for many things in life: education, career, retirement and holidays. They also spend up to 250 hours planning their wedding, but very little time, if any, planning for married life. The Marriage Preparation Course is a five session course set at which you will listen to practical talks that are informative and fun. There is never any group work and you will never be asked to share anything about your relationship with anyone other than your partner. If you are getting married or know someone who is then you can check out the availability of courses here at http://relationshipcentral.org.au


World Wide Marriage EncounterA Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a weekend away, offering married couples a special kind of "time out", a different kind of "weekend getaway". It is an opportunity to recharge your relationship batteries and more deeply explore the precious nature of your marriage. It offers a gentle, nurturing environment, away from the pressures and distractions of daily living. Thus, it allows you both to share your feelings, hopes and dreams with each other in ways that normal, daily living tends to inhibit. Find out more at: www.wwme.org.au


Growing Together in MarriageGTIM, South Australia offers a full residential weekend run at various venues at least five times per year, where you can: Take time out from your busy lives to focus on each other; celebrate the positives of your relationship; deepen your communication; enrich your marriage - no matter how long you have been together!; Hear leaders share honestly and often with humour from their marriages... but you are NOT asked to share publicly. Find out more at: www.gtimsa.org


Covenant Keepers Inc (Aust)Covenant Keepers Inc. (Australia) is a marriage restoration ministry. If you are looking for help for your marital problems, but don't have the co-operation of your mate, we are here to help you. You may still be together, separated or already divorced. Support is available through Covenant Groups, newsletters, tapes and books, conferences and prayer support.
For details go to : www.covenantkeepersinc.org


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