RAV is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation, with no religious affiliations.
We provide services for all members of the community.
We believe in core values that inform our practice and behaviour.
View the RAV Board.
View the RAV executive team.
View a list of downloadable annual reports and financial statements.
The Strategic Plan 2019-23 is the blueprint for our future.
Relationships Australia is the home of Neighbour Day, Australia's annual celebration of community.
A wide range of services to support children, young people and their families.
We offer counselling for relationships in all their aspects.
For people who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation, and those affected by the Disability Royal Commission
A service to help couples who are separating to resolve their family law disputes, including conflicts about children, parenting, financial arrangements and property settlement.
FRCs offer a range of services and programs, which are aimed at families at all stages of their life.
We provide sensitive, supportive and professional family violence services across Victoria.
Our specialist support service for people affected by forced adoption.
We address mental health at all stages, with preventative and early intervention mental health services, as well as support for families experiencing mental health difficulties.
RAV celebrates cultural diversity and is committed to providing access to all our programs for all Victorians.
Free support for people who grew up in institutional care prior to 1990, also known as Pre-1990 Care Leavers.
We offer group work and post separation parenting courses (including some for court-mandated clients).
RAV has an established reputation for quality professional training and development in FDR, couple therapy and relationship counselling.
Relationships Australia Victoria has been funded to provide support to people contemplating or going through the National Redress Scheme.
We are committed to providing targeted and effective services addressing the needs of senior Victorians and their families.
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and individuals to help strengthen family relationships.
Helping to maintain and improve the health, functioning and productivity of employees and workplaces.
RAV offers a variety of relationship education courses, run in small groups.
This easy-to-complete course aims to help you keep your love relationship happy and stable.
We can tailor programs across a broad range of topics to cater varying training needs.
We have an established reputation for quality professional training in a range of areas related to family relationships.
For clinicians and practitioners working in a variety of fields in the community sector.
Our Training and Development Department delivers a range of specialist programs.
Get the latest information about training and professional development news, articles and events.
Contact us to discuss our training and development services.
Find out about our latest news, events and articles.
Keep abreast of our new initiatives, services and programs by reading or subscribing to our regular eNewsletter.
RAV has produced a variety of publications to assist with relationship needs.
View a list of links to relevant external organisations and services.
Innovative resources to support children to deal with common difficulties in the context of important relationships.
Browse a list of books recommended by our Librarian on relationship issues.
Browse a list of answers to questions we are frequently asked.
Videos providing support on a range of topics and common challenges people face.
Information, tips and resources on a range of common family and relationship issues.
RAV can provide informed commentary on a range of relationship topics.
RAV has provided written submissions to several Royal and Human Rights Commissions.
Would you like to work for us? Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a leading and valued provider of specialist family and relationship services. We are a community-based not-for-profit organisation, with no religious affiliations.
We offer a range of competitive, attractive and flexible employment conditions.
RAV advertises all available positions on this careers page of our website.
All employees require a satisfactory National Police Check and a current Working with Children Check.
What do you need to be eligible to gain employment and work with Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV).
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Now, as always, the wellbeing of our staff, clients and the wider community is our priority.
We're continuing to deliver many of our services via telephone, video and online appointments, including for counselling and family dispute resolution, and a range of group programs.
We are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation and the way in which we deliver services, in line with advice of the World Health Organisation, Australian Government Department of Health, Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services, and Australia’s Chief Medical Officer. We will provide further updates as required in the future and in response to changes to COVID-19 restrictions.
We know that this is a challenging and concerning time, and our thoughts are with those who are impacted by COVID-19. We will continue to provide support to many in our community as best we can during this time.
Over the past 12 months, we have published a range of resources that provide information and tips for managing during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can view and download these resources, free of charge here.
Thank you for your understanding and assistance in helping us to protect the wellbeing of our staff, clients and the wider community, while continuing to provide essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic and in keeping with current Victorian Government restrictions.
If you have any questions about an appointment, service or training with us, please contact the relevant RAV centre via the contact details below.
If you are seeking more information on Novel Coronavirus, call the Coronavirus Health Information Line 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on 1800 020 080.
If you need immediate support, contact:
Ballarat: 03) 5337 9222
Berwick Family Relationship Centre: (03) 8768 4111
Boronia: (03) 9725 9964
Cranbourne: (03) 5990 1900
Cranbourne North: (03) 5911 5400
Greensborough: (03) 9431 7777
Greensborough Family Relationship Centre: (03) 9404 7800
Kew: (03) 9261 8700
Melbourne Family Relationship Centre: (03) 8625 3666
Shepparton: (03) 5820 7444
Sunshine: (03) 8311 9222
Sunshine Family Relationship Centre: (03) 9313 0444
Traralgon: (03) 5175 9500
Central Office: (03) 8573 2222
i-Connect Family Mental Health Support Service (Gippsland): 1300 369 630
headspace Bairnsdale: (03) 5141 6200
headspace Sale: (03) 5184 5000
headspace Wonthaggi: (03) 5671 5900
Disability Counselling and Support: 1 800 517 199
Forced Adoption Support Service: 1800 21 03 13
Redress Support Services: 1800 052 674
Open Place - Support Service for Forgotten Australians: 1800 779 379
