About Us

About Us

Who We Are

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) has been making a difference in people's lives since 1948, when we began our journey as the Marriage Guidance Council of Victoria. Over 75 years, the community has changed immensely, and so have we, but our commitment to our clients and to positive change has never wavered. Today, RAV is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations, dedicated to safe, inclusive and accessible services for all, regardless of religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, cultural background or economic circumstances.

At the heart of RAV is a belief that people, in all their diversity, have the right to live safely and with dignity, within their families and communities, and to enjoy respectful, fulfilling relationships.

Through our Centre for Learning and Innovation, we bring the same commitment to the learning space, empowering individuals and organisations through expert, evidence-based training. We provide tailored, innovative, and industry-leading learning solutions designed to enhance knowledge and skills across higher education, vocational education, professional development, and customised training.

Our Expertise and Experience

Our long-standing commitment to client satisfaction within the training sector is a reflection of Relationships Australia Victoria's 75 years of trusted community service. We provide research-informed training in critical areas such as family dispute resolution, mediation, couple therapy, relationship counselling, and family violence.

We partner with organisations to develop customised training solutions that directly address their specific needs and objectives, ensuring highly relevant learning and positive impact.

Our Approach

We understand that each learning journey is unique. Therefore, we offer a variety of training offerings, delivery formats and modalities, including comprehensive courses, interactive online webinars, practical workshops, convenient self-paced modules, and focused short courses, to suit different schedules, learning styles and preferences. Our training is designed to be accessible and engaging, is facilitated by experienced professionals in the field, and is focused on developing practical, immediately-applicable skills.

Our Team

Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality training and support. We work together to deliver programs that meet the evolving needs of individuals and organisations, drawing on a wealth of expertise.

Our team comprises both internal specialists and external content experts from around Australia, bringing diverse skills, qualifications, and real-world experience to every program. This collective knowledge ensures our training is always at the forefront of the sector.

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Relationships Australia Victoria acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands and waterways of Australia. We support their right to self-determination and culturally safe services

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We empower organisations and professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills through tailored, innovative, and industry-leading learning solutions.