Grieving Together – Grief Retreat
October 18 - October 20
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“Hosted in partnership with The Compassionate Friends of Victoria (TCFV) and Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT).
Please join us for our Grief Retreat. Our theme “Grieving Together” embodies the importance of reshaping our lives and processing our grief in a supportive and understanding environment.
Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, 18 October – 20 October 2024
Friday evening: Connect with like-minded individuals over refreshments and nibbles.
Saturday: Engage in a full day of grief and self-care sessions, including morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.
Saturday evening: Enjoy a communal sit-down dinner.
Sunday: Participate in additional grief and self-care sessions through to afternoon tea. Sunday will also provide an opportunity of reflection and remembrance.
Venue: The Centre for Care & Wellbeing, Springvale Botanical Cemetery
Address: 600 Princes Highway, Springvale, Vic.
How to find the venue – click here for more details on getting to Springvale Botanical Cemetary by car and public transport.
Cost to attend
- $280 Friday night canapes and drinks, Saturday registration and dinner, and Sunday registration
- $240 Saturday registration with dinner, and Sunday registration
- $150 Saturday and Sunday registration only
- $80 Saturday registration only
- $70 Sunday registration only
- $95 Saturday evening dinner (sit-down dinner)
- $50 Friday night dinner (canapes and drinks)
For accommodation, we recommend these nearby hotels:
Nightcap at Sandown Park: Please call the hotel directly on 03 9546 5755 and quote TCFV to book.
Quest Dandenong: Please call the hotel directly on 03 8710 5700 or e-mail dandenongcentral@questapartments.com.au to make a booking and quote The Compassionate Friends Victoria. This will provide a 15% discount.
TCFV and SMCT are dedicated to supporting families experiencing grief. This collaboration allows us to offer meaningful and nurturing experiences for all attendees and still enables us to provide a “gathering” style event for participants.
This retreat is open to anyone experiencing grief. It provides a unique opportunity to remember our loved ones, gain deeper insights into our grief, and connect with others who truly understand our experiences.
The program includes:
Grief-Sharing Workshops: These sessions offer a safe space to share, discuss, and reflect on our ongoing experiences of bereavement with fellow grievers.
Self-Care Activities: Participate in a variety of hands-on activities designed to promote self-care and well-being, covering a range of topics and skills.
Additionally, there will be plenty of free time to relax, chat, and enjoy the beautiful and serene surroundings of the Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
Click here to view the full program
Important Information:
Registration opens on Friday, 2 August. Register here!
Registration Closing Date: Sunday, 6th October 2024.
We encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your spot for this special retreat; all workshops can be selected at the time of registration.
For more information contact:
griefretreat@tcfv.org.au or care@smct.org.au.
We look forward to sharing this meaningful experience with you.