An Alternative to Couples Therapy

Skip the therapy office and work on your relationship from the comfort of home.

OurRelationship is an affordable, easy-to-use online program helps couples grow together, at your own pace and on your terms.

Available FREE for a limited time for eligible Australian couples as part of an evaluation by Deakin University.

Click below to see if you qualify and start your journey today.

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Free and no waitlist

Imagine a relationship that feels more connected, supported, and fulfilling. The free OurRelationship program is designed to help couples like you build a stronger bond in a way that fits your busy life.

On your schedule

Activities can be completed on your schedule using your phone, computer, or tablet.

Tailored to your needs

Program content is adapted to the specific relationship issues, stressors, and communication patterns that you’re experiencing.

Guided by
a coach

Coaches are available during the day, evening and weekends.

Made possible by funding from the Australian Government and in partnership with:

Odyssey Victoria

Odyssey Victoria is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families who experience problems with alcohol and other drugs. Odyssey provides a wide range of holistic, community based and residential services, and believes that healthy and respectful relationships are at the heart of preventing, reducing or achieving sustainable recovery from alcohol and other drug problems.

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Hello Sunday Morning

Hello Sunday Morning is an Australian not-for-profit helping people change their relationship with alcohol. We do this through free digital tools like the Daybreak app, peer support communities, and stigma-free education. Whether someone wants to cut back, take a break, or just reflect, we offer practical, anonymous, and judgment-free support — anytime, anywhere. We're changing the world’s relationship with alcohol. One Sunday at a time.

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Anglicare Victoria

Anglicare Victoria works to prevent harm and empower children, young people, and families to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. Supporting tens of thousands of Victorians every year, our 2000+ staff and volunteers operate from more than 96 sites across the state, as well as delivering assistance online, at home and in the community. We are Victoria’s largest provider of Out of Home Care and Family Services, and one of Australia’s most innovative agencies in working with vulnerable children youth and families.

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Windana

Windana provides services across Victoria for adults and young people experiencing alcohol and other drug harms, family violence, mental health challenges and social disadvantage.
By intervening early and creating purposeful partnerships, we help clients achieve improved outcomes while reducing demand on acute services. And we are influencing policy, practice and research to help shape better systems for clients.

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Meet the Research Team

Prof. Gery Karantzas

Deakin University, Australia
Gery is a relationship scientist and couples therapist. His research interests centre around close personal relationships (family and romantic) and personal and social development.
Prof. Petra Staiger

Deakin University, Australia
Petra is an expert in addiction treatment and the Deputy Director of the Centre for Drug Use, Addictive and Anti-social behaviour Research (CEDAAR).
Prof. Brian Doss

University of Miami, USA
Brian is a Professor of Psychology. His research focuses on ways to use digital technologies to improve couples’ romantic relationships.
Distinguished Research Prof. Andrew Christensen

University of California, USA
Andrew conducts research on couple conflict and couples therapy and teaches couple therapy. He is a licensed clinical psychologist in California and has a part-time private practice devoted to couples counseling and therapy.
Dr. Pam Pilkington

Deakin University, Australia
Pam is a Clinical Psychologist with more than 10 years research experience. She has contributed to the development and evaluation of several relationship, parenting, mental health, and substance use interventions and prevention programs.
Prof. Peter Miller

Deakin University, Australia
Pete is a Professor of Violence Prevention and Addiction Studies. He is the Director of the CONNECT Research and Training Initiative at Deakin University, and co-founder of intergenerational Trauma Aware Geelong.
Dr. Ashlee Curtis

Deakin University, Australia
Ashlee is a mid career researcher and former Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research fellow. Her research has focused on the reduction of substance-related harm and aggressive behaviour.
Dr. Stefan Gruenert

Odyssey Victoria, Australia
Stefan is a psychologist with more than 25 years of experience in the drug and alcohol sector. He is currently the CEO of Odyssey Victoria and a Board member of the Victorian Council of Social Service and the Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Association.
Prof. John Toumbourou

Deakin University, Australia
John is the Chair in Health Psychology at Deakin University. He is the Co-Leader of Intervention Sciences within the SEED Lifecourse Research Centre. He has received international awards for his contributions in these areas and has been influential in reshaping Australian health policies to more effectively address adolescent alcohol misuse and related problems.
Stefanie Chevalier (PhD Candidate)

Deakin University, Australia

Stefanie has a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours and is currently a PhD candidate. Her Honours thesis examined cognitive distraction alcohol cravings, and individual differences in reward sensitivity.
Maris Rispoli-Yovanovic (PhD Candidate)

Deakin University, Australia
Maris has a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours. Her Honours thesis investigated the efficacy of a physical activity intervention for improving sleep quality for regular alcohol drinkers.
Assoc. Prof. Katinka van de Ven

Hello Sunday Morning, Australia
Katinka is an expert in alcohol and other drugs treatment and evaluation. She is currently the Head of Research and Evaluation at Hello Sunday Morning and a Principal Consultant at 360Edge. She also serves as a Research Advisor to SMART Recovery Australia and is an Adjunct Associate Professor at UNSW.