Are you raising your children in Australia the same way you were raised in Sri Lanka? – By Madhura Seneviratne Source : sbs Listen to the third interview of SBS Sinhala Radio’s series of interviews on Raising a child in Australia. It discusses the pressure caused by parents for a child who grows up independently in Australia and how to avoid those issues. Ms. Harshani Algiriya, Counsellor, Dip Clinical Hypnotherapy & EMDR Therapist in Melbourne talked with us. ...

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What happens when your child turns 18 in Australia? –By Zoe Thomaidou, Nipuna Dodangoda   Source: sbs By law, Australians are considered adults at 18. But how does transitioning to adulthood affect the life of a young person and their parents on practical terms? This episode of Settlement Guide looks at What happens when your child turns 18 in Australia? ...

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SUNDAY CHOICE   In memory of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth11 and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh who lived a life of Togetterness, growing old Gracefully. Growing old together. Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”  Isaiah 46:4 “There is a relational richness that comes from growing old together. It may be parents, children, siblings, friends, church acquaintances, or a work associate who contributes to a caring community. Regardless of the source of relational fulfillment, it brings to life the Lord’s creative design of intentionality in doing life together. We are not created by our heavenly Father to be isolated and insecure. His plan for us is to engage with each other in meaningful conversation, patient prayer, loving service, and relaxing recreation. Families and friends ...

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