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.
View the RAV Board.
View the RAV executive team.
View a list of downloadable annual reports and financial statements.
The Strategic Plan 2019-23 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.
We offer counselling for relationships in all their aspects.
For people who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation, and those affected by the Disability Royal Commission
A service to help couples who are separating to resolve their family law disputes, including conflicts about children, parenting, financial arrangements and property settlement.
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.
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.
Free support for people who grew up in institutional care prior to 1990, also known as Pre-1990 Care Leavers.
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.
Relationships Australia Victoria has been funded to provide support to people contemplating or going through the National Redress Scheme.
We are committed to providing targeted and effective services addressing the needs of senior Victorians and their families.
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and individuals to help strengthen family relationships.
Helping to maintain and improve the health, functioning and productivity of employees and workplaces.
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 can tailor programs across a broad range of topics to cater varying training needs.
We have an established reputation for quality professional training in a range of areas related to family relationships.
For clinicians and practitioners working in a variety of fields in the community sector.
Our Training and Development Department delivers a range of specialist programs.
Get the latest information about training and professional development news, articles and events.
Contact us to discuss our training and development services.
Find out about our latest news, events and articles.
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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.
RAV can provide informed commentary on a range of relationship topics.
RAV has provided written submissions to several Royal and Human Rights Commissions.
Would you like to work for us? Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a leading and valued provider of specialist family and relationship services. We are a community-based not-for-profit organisation, with no religious affiliations.
We offer a range of competitive, attractive and flexible employment conditions.
RAV advertises all available positions on this careers page of our website.
All employees require a satisfactory National Police Check and a current Working with Children Check.
What do you need to be eligible to gain employment and work with Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV).
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Grants to support people affected by past forced adoption policies and practices.
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The small grant funding can be used for a range of projects, events or activities, including the following.
Applications are invited from peer support and advocacy groups, and organisations based in Victoria that are:
Applications are currently open and must be completed using the supplied Application Form and submitted according to the Small Grant Guidelines. Please note that documentation is subject to change; the documentation for this round can be accessed below.
Information on auspicing is available from the Justice Connect website.
Round 11 applications open - 5 October 2020
Round 11 applications close - 2 November 2020
You will receive email notification of the receipt of your Small Grant within five working days. If you have not received notification, please call the Forced Adoption Support Service Coordinator on 1800 21 03 13, to ensure your grant has been recieved.
We aim to be able to provide notification within one week from the assessments occurring. However, if further information is required from any applicants, another week only will be allocated to provide it. This is to avoid unnecessary delays in the process.
Please be very thorough in your submissions to ensure all relevant and required details are supplied. Examples are provided within the application document, for your information.
Please note that funding is limited and will be awarded on a competitive basis. Funding is also reliant on the receipt of any due acquittal/s from prior small grants.
If you are aware of any other organisation, peer support group, or individual who may wish to apply for a grant, please direct them to the Forced Adoption Support Service website for further information.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Program Manager Therapeutic Services by calling 1800 21 03 13, with any queries or concerns, or for assistance with the application process.
Forced Adoption Support Services are funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
