SELFCARE – Sing-Along Group

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

SELFCARE – Sing-Along Group Songs from the 60’s & 70’s Keyboard player is Tanya, and words to the songs will be handed out. Come along and enjoy a lovely afternoon of singing and making new connections.   Date:   Saturday 17th  August, 2024 Time:   1.30pm – 4.00pm Held:    TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury RSVP : ... Read more »

Bereaved Father’s Day – Barefoot Bowling

Croydon Bowls Club Civic Square, Croydon, VIC, Australia

Sunday 25th Aug – Bereaved Father’s Day - Barefoot Bowling Bereaved Grandfather's also welcome to attend. We warmly invite you to join us for a special Bereaved Father’s Day Barefoot Bowls event—a chance to connect, relax, and share some time with other bereaved dads who are on the same journey. Hosted by TCFV President, Kevin... Read more »

2024 Major Raffle

Springvale Botanical Cemetery Princes Highway, Springvale, VIC, Australia

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

Tickets are on sale from 1st September 2024 to the 19th October 2024.

Finding Meaning After the Loss of an Only Child

via Zoom , Australia

The Loss of an Only Child leads one to question what purpose we now have in this world. While it is not possible to fill the void that such a loss creates, for us it was vital to find some purpose strong enough that it will sustain oneself in moving forward. While we grieve together as parents, finding purpose was an individual journey.

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.

Topics Around Grief – Exploring Grief & Spirituality

2 Kendall Street Canterbury 2 Kendall Street, Canterbury, VIC, Australia

A platform for TCFV members to discuss Spirituality, and other Transpersonal themes and experiences, in an openly validating and supportive way. The forums focus on continuing bonds and connection, rather than specifically on loss.

Suicide Walk – 8 September 2024

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

Melbourne ‘Suicide Awareness Community Walk’ on World Suicide Prevention Day, also known as Out of the Shadows. If you wish to please register and fill out your loved one's name if you wish them to be included on the Memorial Roll. This event is a collaboration between Support After Suicide, The Compassionate Friends Victoria and... Read more »

ONLINE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Online Zoom event

This welcoming and friendly online environment provides monthly virtual-based peer support to bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents.

Sibling Connections Pub Night

Box Hill RSL 26/28 Nelson Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128, VIC, Australia

We would like to invite all siblings to our Siblings Connections Pub Night

A time to just connect with other siblings in a safe social setting.

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.