Winter Solstice Gathering 2023

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

This is a relaxed, simple get-together so come share the warmth of the fire with friends or make new friends. Join us at the centre and find light and hope out of the darkness. Family and friends most welcome.

Community Fundraiser – Afternoon Tea with Karen

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

Come along to afternoon tea with TCFV member Karen and hear stories of her recent trip to Nepa. We look forward to seeing you.

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.

Walking Through Grief (14 July)

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.

Sibling Focus Group

Held online (Zoom) & on-site (TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury) -- As part of our ongoing mission to best serve the needs of our bereaved sibling community, we feel it’s time to get together to hear from everyone about their experiences with our sibling support services.

Run Melbourne

MCG MCG, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

Join team TCFV, walk and run in honour of our lost loved ones and raise money for TCFV at the same time!

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.

Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre

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

** Please note that this evening session will be held on a TUESDAY evening on the fourth week of the month. **
Express Yourself Through Art classes use the creative process of arts making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals.

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.

Walking Through Grief (4 Aug)

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.