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TCF
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Support
& Information Centre |
Our Bereaved Parent Support Centre is located at 173
Canterbury Rd. Canterbury. Melway ref: 46 E 11 (opposite
Maling Road, and Canterbury Railway Station). We guarantee
that another bereaved parent will welcome you at the door.
Bereaved Parents, Siblings and Friends are welcome to drop
in anytime between 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Monday to Friday.
We have a 'Drop In Day' every Wednesday where we encourage
you to drop in for a cup of tea and chat with other bereaved
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24
HOUR Grief Telephone Support |
Grief does not discern time. We understand there are times
when you need to speak with another bereaved parent. Our grief
support telephone lines are always answered by bereaved parents.
This service is available 24 hours a day.
You can contact us on our normal Phone Number 03 9888
4944 or
Toll Free Number 1800 641 091 (Country Victoria &
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Magazine |
We publish a bi-monthly Magazine, supplied
free to bereaved parents for the first year. Thereafter,
subscription is $33.50 (GST incl.). Subscriptions are
also available for professionals and non-bereaved at a
yearly cost of $48.00.
Editorial contributions are always welcome.
To contribute to our magazine please phone or write to
our Centre, or email us via the link on our contacts page.
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Support
Group Meetings |
'We Need Not Walk Alone' Compassionate
Friends Support Groups offer the opportunity for bereaved
parents and siblings to meet in a safe environment with
others who have 'been there', who understand and care.
Monthly support groups are held in various locations.
For details of when and where our support groups
are held or telephone our Centre on 03
9888 4944 for further information.
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Social
Support Groups |
One of the major benefits of The Compassionate
Friends is that it facilitates making contact with other
parents who have suffered bereavements. Sharing of experiences
also shares the pain and helps you to see a way ahead.
Many people do not feel they need a structured support
groups. We also have social support groups where bereaved
parents can meet over lunch in a less formal setting.
Please contact us on 03 9888 4944 for
details
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Public
Speaking |
The Compassionate Friends provide trained
speakers for service groups, hospitals and professional
and community organizations. Please contact our Centre
on 9888 4944 for further information and bookings.
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Grief
Information |
The Compassionate Friends has printed a variety
of pamphlets about aspects of bereavement. These are available
free on request by bereaved parents or for a small charge
to interested professionals.
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Library
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Our library contains over 1000 book titles,
and an extensive range of video and audio tapes for free
use by our members. You may borrow up to four books for
four weeks. If this is not enough time contact the Centre
and arrangements can be made to extend the loan for you.
You can also request a book and if it is out on loan we
will reserve it for you and notify you when it is returned.
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