CULTURE CLUB (formerly “Book Club”)
Four Beans Cafe and Roasting House 22 High Street, Northcote, Victoria, AustraliaAll TCFV members are very welcome to CULTURE CLUB - parents, siblings, and grandparents - although as this is a social group we do recommend that members are two years along in their grief journey.
Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival
MCG MCG, Melbourne, Vic, AustraliaNIKE MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL – SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER 2024 Events 7:00am – Nike Melbourne Marathon SOLD OUT. 7:55am – Nike Wheelchair Marathon SOLD OUT. 8:00am – Nike Half Marathon SOLD OUT 7:30am - Sri Lankan Airlines 10km Run SOLD OUT 11.15am - 5km Run 11.45am – 2.5km Walk The Start Line is on Batman Avenue,... Read more »
Grieving Together – Grief Retreat
Springvale Botanical Cemetery Princes Highway, Springvale, VIC, AustraliaRegistrations are now closed. “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... Read more »
Dia de los Muertos 2024
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaJoin us for Día de los Muertos, part of a Mexican festival for family and friends to come together to celebrate and honour the lives of their deceased loved ones.
Bring a photo of your child, sibling or grandchild to pin up on a garland, a plate of their favourite food or snack and share the stories about your loved one that make you smile.
Walking Through Grief
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 9am at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.
ONLINE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Online Zoom eventThis welcoming and friendly online environment provides monthly virtual-based peer support to bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents.
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.
Women Coming Together – Oak’s Day Drinks
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaThursday 7th November – Women Coming Together – Oak’s Day Drinks Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm At: 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury Cost: $20.00 per person Supper: Includes Prosecco, cheese boards and hot canapes. There is the opportunity to wear your favourite race day hat or fascinator if you would like to. We will have lucky door... Read more »
Men’s Space Pub Night
Box Hill Golf Club Station Street, Box Hill South, VIC, AustraliaWe would like to invite all men to our Men's Space Pub Night This event is open to all our bereaved fathers, brothers and grandfathers. Please come along to and join us and chat with other bereaved men in a relaxed, welcoming environment. This night supports a sense of mateship and wellbeing, while offering the... Read more »
SPAR10 Community Fundraiser
South Oakleigh Bowls Club North Road, Oakleigh South, VIC, AustraliaSPAR10: An event to celebrate and make a difference in the community. Date – Sat, 16th November Venue – South Oakleigh Bowls CLUB Time – 7pm welcome, 8pm Live Band – The Flares – High energy, fun-loving cover band playing the best and coolest songs from the 60’s to now. Cost: $55 per person including entertainment, hot and cold... Read more »
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
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 9am at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.
Worldwide Candle Lighting Service 2024
Bass Care 2 Rochester Road, Canterbury, VIC, AustraliaThe Candle Lighting Service, is the largest mass candle lighting on the globe to honour the memories of our children, siblings and grandchildren.