Important information about the Stepfamily Zone

Phone/Fax (08) 8522 7007
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www.stepfamily.asn.au

Chairperson: John Faulkner

Incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1985.
Date of Incorporation: 25th June 1999
Registered Number: A0024534X

ABN: 55 686 955 791
GST Registered.

Purpose of this site:

The main aim of this site is to provide information and support to all stepfamilies.
To create a Stepfamily Community

About the Stepfamilyzone

In March of 1997 the first newsletter of the then Step by Step: Helping Stepfamilies in South Australia was published. Being in a Stepfamily, my wife and I found that there was very little information available to stepparents in South Australia.During my final year of university I decided to research the subject with the view of establishing an Association in South Australia. The research showed that there was a need for such an association. It was still a couple of years later before I decided to form Step by Step.In November 1997 we established our first website. In 1999 Step by Step became an incorporated body and the name changed to the Stepfamily Association of South Australia Inc. But there was still a need to look at ways of providing information to stepfamilies across Australia, and therefore the formation of Stepfamily Australia. There have been a great number of achievements since 1997 and so much has been accomplished. But there is still much more to do.

Mission Statement

Our aim is to actively promote the POSITIVE aspects of Stepfamily Life. Stepfamilies can WORK and be SUCCESSFUL.

We believe that providing appropriate information is the first step towards successful stepfamily life.

Philosophy

To enhance Stepfamilies quality of life, we are committed to providing information and support to families and organizations, which address their physical, spiritual, social, emotional and cultural needs.

We believe each Stepfamily is different and unique and should have every opportunity to maximize their relationships.

We believe each Stepfamily's dignity should be maintained at all times and their rights as human beings, respected.

We are committed to local community involvement to enable stepfamilies to obtain affordable and accessible information and support.

We are committed to providing and promoting an Internet website which enables stepfamily members to express their individuality.

We believe that a comprehensive continuing resource program, which is regularly updated to meet the changing relationship trends, is essential to meet the needs of stepfamilies in the community.

We are committed to a continuing quality improvement program in all areas of service provision.