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.
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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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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.
Almost half of all Australians aged 16 to 85 will experience a mental health difficulty at some stage in their lives1. We understand that mental health problems are prevalent and can significantly impair family relationships. However, with the right support, you can improve your mental wellbeing.
At Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV), we work to address mental health at all stages, with preventative and early intervention mental health services, as well as support for families experiencing mental health difficulties.
Mental ill health can affect family relationships at any stage in life. Our counselling services can help families to foster and strengthen these relationships when mental health puts them under pressure.
Our counsellors can also work with individuals and couples who are affected by mental illness. Find out about our counselling services.
We are proud to be the lead agency for the headspace centres in Bairnsdale and Wonthaggi and headspace satellite in Sale. Working with a consortium of local service providers, the centres support young people aged 12 to 25 to improve wellbeing and mental health.
We are also consortium partners in the Hawthorn and Greensborough headspace centres.
Our i-Connect Family Mental Health Support Service helps children and young people under 18 years of age who are affected by mental illness in East Gippsland. Find out more here.
Almost half the population will experience mental health issues at some stage in their lives, including in the workplace1. It’s important, therefore, that workplaces are equipped to support employees experiencing these issues.
Our Managing mental health in the workplace professional development workshop is designed to help workplaces to respond appropriately and assist people experiencing mental ill-health. Find out more here.
