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TCF
Services |
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Support
& Information Centre |
Our Bereaved Parent Support Centre is located at 173
Canterbury Rd. Canterbury. Melway ref: 46 D11 (opposite
the Canterbury Gardens). We guarantee that another bereaved
parent will welcome you at the door. Bereaved Parents, Siblings
and Friends are welcome to drop in anytime between 9.30 am
to 4.30 pm. Monday to Friday.
We have a 'Drop In Day' every Wednesday where we encourage
you to drop in for a cup of tea and chat with other bereaved
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24
HOUR Grief Telephone Support |
Grief does not discern time. We understand there are times
when you need to speak with another bereaved parent. Our grief
support telephone lines are always answered by bereaved parents.
This service is available 24 hours a day.
You can contact us on our normal Phone Number 03 9888
4944 or
Toll Free Number 1800 641 091 (Country Victoria &
Tasmania) |
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Magazine |
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We publish a bi-monthly Magazine, supplied free to bereaved
parents for the first year. Thereafter, subscription is
$33.50 (GST incl.). Subscriptions are also available for
professionals and non-bereaved at a yearly cost of $48.00.
Editorial contributions are always welcome. To contribute
to our magazine please phone or write to our Centre, or
email us via the link on our contacts page. |
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Support
Group Meetings |
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'We Need Not Walk Alone' Compassionate Friends
Support Groups offer the opportunity for bereaved parents
and siblings to meet in a safe environment with others who
have 'been there', who understand and care.
Monthly support groups are held in various locations.
For details of when and where our support groups
are held or telephone our Centre on 03
9888 4944 for further information. |
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Social
Support Groups |
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One of the major benefits of The Compassionate Friends is
that it facilitates making contact with other parents who
have suffered bereavements. Sharing of experiences also
shares the pain and helps you to see a way ahead.
Many people do not feel they need a structured support groups.
We also have social support groups where bereaved parents
can meet over lunch in a less formal setting. Please contact
us on 03 9888 4944 for details |
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Public
Speaking |
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The Compassionate Friends provide trained speakers for service
groups, hospitals and professional and community organizations.
Please contact our Centre on 9888 4944 for further information
and bookings. |
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Grief
Information |
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The Compassionate Friends has printed a variety of pamphlets
about aspects of bereavement. These are available free on
request by bereaved parents or for a small charge to interested
professionals. |
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Library
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Our library contains over 1000 book titles, and an extensive
range of video and audio tapes for free use by our members.
You may borrow up to four books for four weeks. If this
is not enough time contact the Centre and arrangements can
be made to extend the loan for you.
You can also request a book and if it is out on loan we
will reserve it for you and notify you when it is returned. |
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