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 are funded to provide a range of support and recovery services and programs for women and children who are affected by family violence.
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. We also offer free support for anyone impacted by the East Gippsland bushfires.
Disability Counselling and Support
Free support for people who have had violence, abuse, neglect and/or exploitation perpetrated against them, and those impacted by the Disability Royal Commission.
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.
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 and Men’s Case Management programs and Repair-enting dads’ groups for men who use, or have used, family violence.
Redress Support Services
Free and confidential support for anyone making, or considering making, an application through the National Redress Scheme.
Workplace support and employee assistance programs
Helping to maintain and improve the health, functioning and productivity of employees and workplaces.
Featured relationship education programs
Separation courses
Online Only
Please contact us to organise a brief intake assessment.
Parenting After Separation Seminar program
Learn about the impacts of separation, and associated conflict, on children.
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Relationships wellbeing courses
Online & in Person
Contact us to organise an appointment.
PREPARE/ENRICH: A pre-marriage and pre-commitment program
Relationship inventory and counselling to identify strengths and growth areas of your relationship.
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Child parenting courses
Online Only
Groups start on 24 and 27 October.
early matters: Tuning in to Kids™ (Ballarat/Sunshine)
Our free, 6-week program for parents/carers in the Ballarat and Sunshine areas can help you to support your child's emotional intelligence and conflict management skills.
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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 & in Person
The next intake for this course is in February/March 2023.
Mediation Training Course
Our intensive course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to facilitate mediation, a structured negotiation process for resolving disputes.
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Webinar program
Online Only
3-5pm AEDT on Wednesday 19 October 2022
The Changing Face of Family Dispute Resolution (Panel Discussion)
Join our expert staff panel for this live webinar.
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Training workshops
Online Only
9:30am-12:30pm AEDT on Thursday 20 October 2022
Managing Difficult Conversations
Learn how to apply skills to prepare for difficult conversations, and strategies to help you to manage your emotions and support others in the conversation.
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Our suite of professional learning offerings includes accredited training, customised training, training workshops, a webinar program, and self-paced courses.