On June 15, 1978, a humble group of just six bereaved families came together in the home of Lindsay and Margaret Harmer to share their grief of losing a child.

This first meeting went on to become The Compassionate Friends Australia with a national 24hr griefline, 47 support groups across the country and a drop-in centre in Victoria, NSW, QLD and WA.

Join us for a gala dinner at the Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne to celebrate 40 years of The Compassionate Friends in Australia.

Listen to founder Margaret Harmer OAM and special guest speaker Stan Alves OAM, a former AFL player and coach, successful media personality, entrepreneur and businessman.

Ticket price includes a 3-course dinner, 5-hour drinks package, entertainment and much more.