when this kid says hes got a girl friend, he means the girl friend has got him away from his immediate family to a large degree and away from the party and booze scene.
from what i can tell his mum and dad are both pee heads who like to party. he wants to get to melbourne where he wont have the family issues and pressure. melbourne would be a good place for him.
given his environment he has done exceptionally well to turn things around.
anyway thats my understanding of the situation. a lot of aboriginals have similar problems but cant say no to the rellies. seems dayle is still doing everything right.