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.
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Are you affected by family violence?
We’re funded to provide free group programs for women who are affected by family violence. We can also support people of all genders through our general counselling service.
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Child and family services
Supporting healthy relationships through early intervention services, programs in schools and headspace services.
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Counselling
For couples, families and individuals, including children and young people.
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Family dispute resolution (mediation)
Helping couples who are separating or divorcing, and adult family members, to resolve their family law disputes.
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Forced Adoption Support Service
Free, practical and emotional support for people affected by forced adoption.
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Intercountry Adoptee and Family Support Service
Free support for intercountry adoptees and their families, including, young adoptees, adult adoptees and adoptive parents.
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Mental health services
We work to support people of all ages, at many different stages with their mental health.
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Multicultural programs
We celebrate cultural diversity and are committed to providing access to all our programs for all Victorians.
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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.
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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.
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Redress Support Services
Free and confidential support for anyone making, or considering making, an application through the National Redress Scheme.
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Relationship education programs
We offer relationship education courses and support groups to help individuals, couples and families connect with others and learn new skills.
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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
Online Only
Friday mornings from 2 August 2024
Right Now
Supports women who have experienced interpersonal trauma to heal and move into the future with confidence.
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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
Contact us to organise an appointment.
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
Webinar program
Online Only
3 - 4:30pm AEST on 17 July 2024
Family Law Reforms - In Discussion
Hear from a highly experienced family law practitioner on the impacts of the recent family law reforms.
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Accredited training
In Person
Face-to-face in Victoria, starting on 4 February 2025
Specialist Course in Integrative Couple Therapy
For counsellors and psychologists wanting to develop rigorous knowledge and specialist skills in working with couples.
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Our suite of professional learning offerings includes accredited training, customised training, training workshops, a webinar program, and self-paced courses.