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.
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View a list of downloadable annual reports and financial statements.
The Strategy Plan 2015-19 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.
RAV offers counselling for relationships in all their aspects.
Also known as mediation, this service is provided to help couples who are separating to resolve their family law disputes.
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.
Compass is 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.
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.
Reclaim is a dedicated support service for adults surviving child sexual abuse in organisational settings. The program has been funded by the Australian Government to support the work of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and individuals to help strengthen family relationships.
AccessResolve Workplace Services provides Employee Assistance Programs, workplace dispute resolution and training.
We are committed to providing targeted and effective services addressing the needs of senior Victorians and their families
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 have an established reputation for quality professional training in a range of areas related to family relationships.
Get the latest professional development, training opportunities and news from our training team.
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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
We evaluate our services and undertake research to enable us to highlight issues, service gaps and areas for improvement, and measure the effectiveness of our services.
RAV can provide informed commentary on a range of relationship topics.
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All employees require a satisfactory National Police Check (undertaken by RAV), centre staff must have a current Working with Children Check with RAV listed.
People contact Compass for many reasons, such as if they:
When you call us at Compass, you’ll talk to an experienced practitioner who has had specialist training in working with people affected by forced adoption.
We will talk with you about your situation and discuss the kinds of support and assistance that might help. We can help you make decisions that feel right for you. Depending on your needs, we may refer you to a specialist practitioner in a location that best suits you, who will provide you with ongoing support.
You don’t have to know what kind of help you need when you call – we’ll help you figure that out. Call our dedicated number between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday to talk to us. Phone 1800 21 03 13.
Compass also supports peer support and advocacy groups and organisations through small grants funding for projects that support people affected by forced adoption policies and practices.
Someone from our friendly Customer Service team will take your name and phone number and arrange for a Case Manager to call you back at a time that suits you (during business hours).
Please be aware that:
To view the Compass Forced Adoption Support Services brochure, click here.
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