Aboriginal Family and Relationship Support

RAV provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and individuals to help strengthen family relationships.

Counselling provides an opportunity to talk with a professionally trained person to discuss couple issues, conflicts with friends, relationship breakdown, parenting, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, grief, sexual problems, childhood sexual abuse, stress and work related tensions and disputes.

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About Us
- Board and Management
  View the RAV team.
- Who we are
  RAV is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation, with no religious affiliations.
- Annual reports
  View a list of downloadable annual reports and financial statements.
Services
- Counselling
  RAV offers counselling for relationships in all their aspects.
- Family Dispute Resolution
  FDR services are provided to assist parents reach agreements that are in the best interests of their children.
- Family Relationship Centres
  FRC offer a range of services and programs, which are aimed at families at all stages of their life.
- Family Violence Prevention
  We provide sensitive, supportive and professional family violence services across Victoria.
- Gamblers Help Program
  RAV runs a FREE counselling service for anyone impacted by out-of-control gambling behaviour.
- Men and Family Relationships
  RAV offers a range of family and relationship services for men including counselling and men's groups.
- Multicultural Programs
  RAV celebrates cultural diversity and is committed to providing access to all our programs for all Victorians.
- Post Separation Parenting
  We offer group work and post separation parenting courses (including some for court-mandated clients).
- Professional Training
  RAV has an established reputation for quality professional training and development in Family Dispute Resolution, couple therapy and relationship counselling.
- Workplace Services
  AccessResolve workplace services in employee assistance programs and workplace dispute resolutions.
Locations
Courses
- Public
  RAV offers a variety of relationship education courses, run in small groups.
- Professional
  RAV has an established reputation for quality professional training.
- Online
  The available online course aims to help you keep your love relationships happy and stable.
Careers
Media & Resources
- Blog
  View our latest blog articles.
- Media Centre
  RAV can provide informed commentary on a range of relationship topics.
- eNewsletter
  Keep abreast of our new initiatives, services and programs by reading or subscribing to our regular eNewsletter.
- Publications
  RAV has produced a variety of publications to assist with relationship needs.
- Recommended reading
  Browse a list of books recommended by our Librarian on relationship issues.
- Research
  Our current research projects help us understand current issues and improve our service delivery.
- FAQs
  Browse a list of answers to questions we are frequently asked.
- Links
  View a list of links to relevant external organisations and services.

Fostering positive, healthy relationships

How important are your relationships to you? We offer relationship support services to help prevent difficulties, reach agreements and support you in changing your life.

How we support you

Our services include counselling, family dispute resolution (mediation), family violence prevention, relationship courses, gambling support, workplace services and men and family relationship programs.

Celebrating cultural diversity

We embrace cultural diversity and social inclusion and are committed to providing access for all.

Supporting Victorian communities

We work with communities to help build their capacity, resilience and well-being. Our centres are actively involved in their local communities and understand their needs.

Promoting healthy workplaces

We offer professional services designed to maintain and improve the healthy functioning and productivity of workplaces.

Relationships Australia Victoria is committed to assisting all members of the community to achieve positive relationships by delivering inclusive, respectful and relevant relationship support services.

Locations

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Blog

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May

Young people the spotlight in gambling...
To mark Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, RAV, the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation and Child and Family Services Ballarat will present a parent and community education forum on Wednesday... >
10 May -

Making Mother's Day special >
30 Apr -

Focus on family violence >

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Upcoming Courses

Public

Professional

Building Connections (Melbourne Family Relationship Centre)
Course Date: 18/06/2013
Moving On After Separation
Course Date: 22/05/2013
Relationship Skills Building Seminar (Boronia)
Course Date: 25/05/2013
Good Connecting (Kew)
Course Date: 25/05/2013

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RAV has an established reputation for quality professional training and development in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR), relationship counselling and couple therapy.

VIEW PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Services

Counselling
Relationships Australia Victoria offers counselling for relationships in all their aspects. This may mean thinking about how to nurture...
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Family Dispute Resolution
Family Dispute Resolution Services are provided to assist parents reach agreements that are in the best interests of their...
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Family Relationship Centres
There are 15 Family Relationship Centres (FRCs) in Victoria and Relationships Australia Victoria is the lead consortium partner in...
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Aboriginal Family and Relationship Support

Subscribe to our e-newsletter

About Us

Services

Courses

Media & Resources

Fostering positive, healthy relationships

How we support you

Celebrating cultural diversity

Supporting Victorian communities

Promoting healthy workplaces

Relationships Australia Victoria is committed to assisting all members of the community to achieve positive relationships by delivering inclusive, respectful and relevant relationship support services.

Locations

Blog

Upcoming Courses

Public

Professional

Building Connections (Melbourne Family Relationship Centre)

Moving On After Separation

Relationship Skills Building Seminar (Boronia)

Good Connecting (Kew)

Services

Counselling

Family Dispute Resolution

Family Relationship Centres

All Services

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Aboriginal Family and Relationship Support

Subscribe to our e-newsletter

About Us

Services

Courses

Media & Resources

Fostering positive, healthy relationships

How we support you

Celebrating cultural diversity

Supporting Victorian communities

Promoting healthy workplaces

Relationships Australia Victoria is committed to assisting all members of the community to achieve positive relationships by delivering inclusive, respectful and relevant relationship support services.

Locations

Blog

Upcoming Courses

Public

Professional

Building Connections (Melbourne Family Relationship Centre)

Moving On After Separation

Relationship Skills Building Seminar (Boronia)

Good Connecting (Kew)

Services

Counselling

Family Dispute Resolution

Family Relationship Centres

All Services

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse workshops

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