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.
Keep abreast of our new initiatives, services and programs by reading or subscribing to our regular e-Newsletter.
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.
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Information about the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
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About the Disability Royal Commission [DOCX 44KB]
About the Disability Royal Commission Easy Read [DOCX 44KB]
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (the Commission) is investigating the mistreatment of people with a disability in Australia. Mistreatment is more likely to happen to people with disability than people without disability.
The Commission has been established by the Australian Government, but it is independent from the government. The Commission was announced in April 2019. It is the highest form of inquiry in Australia.
The Commission is examining services provided for people with disability by governments (including the federal, state and local governments), institutions and community organisations. It will also identify ways that these groups can protect people with disability in future.
The Commission is looking at all forms of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation, as well as the places where these things may occur. This includes in homes, services or other places. It will also consider what can be done to stop these things happening, including how to make it easier to report a problem, have it investigated and resolved.
The Commission is exploring how Australia can become a more inclusive place where everyone can live a safe and independent life. It will listen to people with disability and ensure they have a say in decisions that affect them. It will also look specifically at the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people who are members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and Asexual (LGBTIQA+) community.
The Commission is operated by Commissioners. It is their role to undertake this inquiry into the violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability.
The Commission will hold hearings around Australia. Anyone with disability who has experienced mistreatment, or anyone who has witnessed the mistreatment of a person with disability, can provide written or verbal information to the Commission, or can ask to speak to the Commissioners. For more information about asking for a hearing, visit the Commission’s website.
The Commission can be contacted in three ways:
phone: 1 800 517 199
via their website: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au
The Commission is being funded for three years. Funding is also being provided for advocacy and counselling to support people with disability to take part in the Commission.
Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) provides free and confidential support to people affected by the Commission, including information and help to make a submission to the Commission.
To find out more or use our services, contact us by calling our dedicated phone number or emailing our dedicated email address:
Our service is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, except on public holidays and between Christmas and New Year.
Interpreters are available for languages other than English if required.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing and/or have a speech impairment, we welcome calls through the National Relay Service (NRS).
Step 1: Call 133 677
Step 2: Choose your access options. Visit the National Relay Service website for different call numbers.
Step 3: When asked by the relay officer, provide our phone number 1 800 317 387.
If you are currently experiencing any form of violence or abuse, or are concerned for your safety, call emergency services on 000 and ask for the Police.
If you need to speak to someone urgently, please call one of the following services:
