CHILDHOOD DEMENTIA Information Session (ZOOM)

People are often surprised - and understandably dismayed - to hear the term Childhood Dementia. The term, though, captures the very sad occurrence of progressive neurological disorders in children.

2023 Major Raffle

The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia

We invite you take part in our annual raffle and make a meaningful impact.

Tickets are on sale from 10 August 2023 to 27 October 2023.

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster

Please note: these sessions of TCF Victoria's 'ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art' are also available to TCF members in other states of Australia. Express Yourself Through Art classes use the creative process of arts making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals. Lauren Foster – a professional art therapist and bereaved mother of Rex – runs “Express Yourself Through Art” online for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV.

Community Fundraiser: Broken Hearts – Sharing Hope

20 McCracken Street, Essendon 20 McCracken Street, Essendon, Victoria, Australia

This is a community Fundraiser for The Compassionate Friends Victoria (TCFV). Please help us to support the many bereaved families who face the most devastating loss of all, the lose of a child, sibling or grandchild.

Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre

The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia

Express Yourself Through Art classes use the creative process of arts making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals.

‘The Third Act’ – Malvern Theatre

Malvern Theatre 29A Burke Road, East Malvern, Victoria, Australia

THE MALVERN THEATRE COMPANY AND THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS VICTORIA PRESENT 'The  Third  Act' Thursday 24 August 2023 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sue’s daughter is getting married. While the bride-to-be... Read more »

Walking Through Grief (1 Sep)

A monthly self-care event. Light exercise and a walk along safe tracks in Canterbury. An opportunity to mix with bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. Please bring hat, sunscreen and a water bottle. We meet at 9.30am at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.

Book Club (Northcote)

Four Beans Cafe and Roasting House 22 High Street, Northcote, Victoria, Australia

All TCFV members are welcome, parents, siblings, and grandparents, please come and join in our lively and entertaining discussions on all thing’s books! Due to some of the sensitive nature around some of the books members may be reading, it is recommended that members are two years along in their grief journey before attending book club.

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster

Please note: these sessions of TCF Victoria's 'ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art' are also available to TCF members in other states of Australia. Express Yourself Through Art classes use the creative process of arts making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals. Lauren Foster – a professional art therapist and bereaved mother of Rex – runs “Express Yourself Through Art” online for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV.

Suicide Walk – 10th September

Flagstaff Gardens 309-311 William St, West Melbourne, Vic, Australia

Melbourne ‘Suicide Awareness Community Walk’ on World Suicide Prevention Day, when you included the name of your loved one in the Memorial Roll. After the interruption of Covid, we are... Read more »