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Making a difference in the lives of individuals, couples, families and communities.
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Family dispute resolution (mediation)
If you’re separating, get help to resolve parenting and property disputes.
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Accredited training
Take your next career step. Gain a nationally recognised skill set with one of our accredited courses.
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Our services
Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) offers a range of specialised services to support you. Click on the tiles below to see how we can help.
Are you affected by family violence?
We’re funded to provide free group programs for women who are affected by family violence, and therapeutic support for children and young people. We can also support people of all genders through our counselling service.
Child and family services
Supporting healthy relationships through early intervention services, programs in schools and headspace services.
Counselling
For couples, families and individuals, including children and young people.
Family dispute resolution (mediation)
Helping couples who are separating or divorcing, and adult family members, to resolve their family law disputes.
Forced Adoption Support Service
Free, practical and emotional support for people affected by forced adoption.
Intercountry Adoptee and Family Support Service
Free support for intercountry adoptees and their families, including, young adoptees, adult adoptees and adoptive parents.
Mental health services
We work to support people of all ages, at many different stages with their mental health.
Multicultural programs
We celebrate cultural diversity and are committed to providing access to all our programs for all Victorians.
Open Place
Free support for people who grew up in institutional care prior to 1990, also known as Forgotten Australians or Pre-1990 Care Leavers.
Programs for men who use family violence
We offer men’s behaviour change programs (MBCPs) and men’s case management programs for men who use, or have used, family violence. Additional support is available for men who have completed an MBCP.
Redress Support Services
Free and confidential support for anyone making, or considering making, an application through the National Redress Scheme.
Relationship education programs
We offer relationship education courses and support groups to help individuals, couples and families connect with others and learn new skills.
Workplace support services
We can support a range of clients including private enterprise and government agencies, schools, community organisations and not-for-profit groups.
Featured relationship education programs
Womens courses
In Person
10am - 12pm on Fridays. Start any time between April and mid-December.
Opening the Doors
A free support group for women who have experienced family violence and would like to join with other women to express themselves as well as regain their sense of self through learning, sharing, connecting and creating.
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Relationships wellbeing courses
Online & in Person
7 - 9pm on the last Wednesday of the month in 2024, plus quarterly day retreats.
Men Being Well
Our free program for men to discuss and learn more about wellbeing through connection, reflection and peer support.
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Relationships wellbeing courses
Online & in Person
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PREPARE/
ENRICH: A pre-marriage & pre-commitment program
Relationship inventory and counselling to identify strengths and growth areas of your relationship.
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We offer a range of courses and groups to help you connect with others, learn new skills and access support. This includes child and parenting courses, courses for men who use family violence, relationships and wellbeing groups, schools programs, seniors courses, parenting after separation programs, and women's programs.
Featured professional training
Accredited training
Online Only
One-hour webinar on 13 May 2024
Learn More: Mediation Training Course
Join our experienced course facilitators for a free webinar, designed to help you to make a decision about applying.
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Training workshops
Online Only
9:30am - 4:30pm AEST daily on 8, 9, 15 and 16 May 2024
Parenting Coordination Course – Member (Pacifica Congress)
Gain the skills and qualification to practise as a Parenting Coordinator.
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Webinar program
Online Only
12 - 1:30pm AEST on 22 May 2024
Resist-Refuse Dynamics and Effects on Children
Learn strategies to manage Resist-Refuse dynamics and promote healthy contact between separated parents and their children.
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Our suite of professional learning offerings includes accredited training, customised training, training workshops, a webinar program, and self-paced courses.