BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Compassionate Friends Victoria - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Compassionate Friends Victoria X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Compassionate Friends Victoria REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T193000 DTSTAMP:20260612T062534Z CREATED:20251209T001914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T062534Z UID:15742-1784575800-1784575800@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPlease note that this cancellation is for July 2026 only as facilitator Nat will be away.\nExpress Yourself Through Art classes use the creative process of arts making to improve and enhance the physical\, mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals. Natasha Ballingall – a professional art therapist and bereaved mother  – runs “Express Yourself Through Art” for bereaved parents\, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV. \nThe classes enable participants to express feelings and thoughts that they may not be able to articulate\, want to speak about or share. This is in a completely safe and non-judging environment. \nArt materials are provided on site.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/art-0726/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pexels-photo-4709870.jpeg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T143000 DTSTAMP:20260512T062245Z CREATED:20260507T041730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T062245Z UID:16253-1784977200-1784989800@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nJoin Bereaved Mother and author Soren Tae Smith\, in this creative writing workshop\, “Aftermath Writing”\, creative writing out of a significant life event. Soren is the author of the award-winning grief memoir Honey from the Ground\, which explores parental love\, loss and disability. She writes to make sense of the world and loves teaching others to do the same. \n\nPlease note that no writing experience is necessary! \nPlaces limited to twelve people. \nLunch provided. \n  \nDATE: Saturday 25 July\nVENUE: TCFV Centre\, 299 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\nTIME: 11:00am – 2:30pm\nCOST: $10 to confirm you place with a $5 refund on the day.\nRSVP: Tuesday 21 July\nNOTE THIS IS A MEMBER ONLY EVENT \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event has reached its entry limit. Consider signing up for the waiting list.\n\n\n\n \n \n Waiting list form.\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands \n \n \n Number of People\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/creative-writing-workshop-2026-july/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Creative-Writing-Flyer-July-25-2026.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T200000 DTSTAMP:20260630T015620Z CREATED:20250213T022916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T015620Z UID:14631-1785952800-1785960000@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Gentle Connections DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe Compassionate Friends Victoria invite you to join us at our Gentle Connections “Social Get Together\,” specifically tailored for the newly bereaved.  If you have been bereaved within the last 2 years\, we welcome you to come along and meet with other bereaved families in a safe\, relaxed andsupportive environment.  \nGentle Connections supports a sense of community and wellbeing\, while offering an opportunity to\nconnect with others who understand the grief surrounding the loss of a child\, sibling or grandchild. \nThis is not a support group but a gentle social connection with other newly bereaved. \n\n  \nSupper will be provided. \nWhen: Wednesday 5 August \nTime: 6:00pm – 8:00pm \nAt: TCFV Centre 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury \nRSVP: Friday 31 July 2026 \nEnquiries: alexh@tcfv.org.au \nPlease note: you need to be a member of TCFV to attend. If not yet a member\, please follow this link for more information and to join.  \n  \nPlease register your attendance by completing the form below:\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n PhoneEmail*\n \n People Attending*Please let us know how many people you are registering to attend.Please note any special dietary requirements\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/gentle-connections-august-2026/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:Community,General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Newly-Bereaved-.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T123000 DTSTAMP:20260630T015807Z CREATED:20260626T112557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T015807Z UID:16516-1786012200-1786019400@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Long time Bereaved Morning Tea DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Compassionate Friends Victoria warmly invites you to join us for our Long Time Bereaved Morning Tea\, this is for those who have been bereaved for 10 years or more. \nHosted by our CEO\, Alex Hamilton\, herself a long-time bereaved mother\, this gathering offers an opportunity to spend time with others who understand that while life continues\, the love we have for our children\, siblings and grandchildren never fades\, and neither does the significance of their loss. \nThis is not a support group\, but rather a relaxed social gathering where you can enjoy conversation\,\nfriendship\, and connection with others who have walked a similar path. \nWhether you are a familiar face or joining us for the first time\, we would love to welcome you for a morning of companionship\, understanding\, and community. \nWHEN: Thursday 6 August\nTIME: 10:30am – 12:30pm\nVENUE: TCFV Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury \nMorning Tea Provided\nRSVP: Monday 3 August \n\n \n Long time Bereaved Morning Tea\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n People Attending*Please let us know how many people you are registering to attend.Please note any special dietary requirements\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/long-time-bereaved-morning-tea-thursday-6-august/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:Community,General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Long-Time-Bereaved-Morning-Tea-1.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260815T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260815T163000 DTSTAMP:20260625T002548Z CREATED:20260512T042102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T002548Z UID:16270-1786802400-1786811400@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:The Spiritual Side of Grief Workshop DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Grief has a way of opening us up to questions we may never have asked before – about meaning\, connection\, and what lies beyond. \nJoin us for a gentle afternoon to explore what spirituality means in the midst of loss – whatever that looks like for you. Whether you find comfort in nature\, prayer\, ritual\, community\, or simply sitting in the quiet\, this is a space to reflect\, share\, and connect. \nHosted by Christy Roberts\, TCFV President and bereaved mother. \nAfternoon Tea provided. \nPlaces limited to fifteen people. \nDATE: Saturday 15 August \nTIME: 2:00pm – 4:30pm \nVENUE: TCFV Centre\, 299 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury \nRSVP: Tuesday 11 August \nNOTE THIS IS A MEMBER ONLY WORKSHOP [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]This event has reached its entry limit. Consider signing up for the waiting list.\n\n\n \n \n Waiting list form.\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands \n \n \n Number of People\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/the-spiritual-side-of-grief-workshop/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Facebook-Flyer-Posts-26-2.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260817T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260817T193000 DTSTAMP:20251209T002557Z CREATED:20251209T001921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T002557Z UID:15743-1786995000-1786995000@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Express Yourself Through Art classes use the creative process of arts making to improve and enhance the physical\, mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals. Natasha Ballingall – a professional art therapist and bereaved mother  – runs “Express Yourself Through Art” for bereaved parents\, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV. \nThe classes enable participants to express feelings and thoughts that they may not be able to articulate\, want to speak about or share. This is in a completely safe and non-judging environment. \nArt materials are provided on site.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”violet” c_icon=”” active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-pencil” add_icon=”true” title=”Reserve your spot by clicking here” tab_id=”1476938965394-7c218087-6a1c”]\n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a bereaved member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Please contact 1300 064 068 to discuss membership with TCFVName*Phone*Email*\n \n DateNumber of People*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/art-0826/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pexels-photo-4709870.jpeg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260820T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260820T230000 DTSTAMP:20260703T052953Z CREATED:20260703T052530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T052953Z UID:16564-1787256000-1787266800@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:When The Rain Stops Falling - Malvern Theatre DESCRIPTION:Alice Springs in the year 2039. A fish falls from the sky and lands at the feet of Gabriel Lord. It’s been raining for days\, and Gabriel knows that something is wrong. Eighty years earlier\, his grandfather had predicted that fish would fall from the sky\, heralding calamity. \nWritten by award-winning Andrew Bovell (‘Lantana’)\, the action takes place between the worlds of these two men\, spanning continents and generations.  Interweaving human stories and environmental concerns\, the play asks how can we face the future\, without understanding the past? This epic play\, of family legacies\, betrayals and forgiveness\, will be a production not to be missed. \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n People Attending*Please let us know how many people you are registering to attend.This field is hidden when viewing the formProduct Code...Used to sync CRM and MYOBMovie NightTotal\n $ 0.00\n \n Credit Card* URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/the-visit-malvern-theatre-copy/ LOCATION:Malvern Theatre\, 29A Burke Road\, East Malvern\, Victoria\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-5-When-the-Rain-Stops-Falling_main-image.jpg GEO:-37.874882;145.048127 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Malvern Theatre 29A Burke Road East Malvern Victoria Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=29A Burke Road:geo:145.048127,-37.874882 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260828T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260828T210000 DTSTAMP:20260626T110729Z CREATED:20260626T110729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T110729Z UID:16508-1787940000-1787950800@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Bereaved Father's Day Pizza Night DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We warmly invite all bereaved fathers and grandfathers in the TCFV community to join us for a special evening of connection\, friendship\, and remembrance as we acknowledge Bereaved Father’s Day (coming up on Sunday 30 August). \nThis is an opportunity to come together with others who understand the lifelong love we hold for our children and grandchildren\, and the profound impact of their absence. \nPlease join us for pizza\, nibbles\, desserts\, soft drinks\, beer\, and wine—on us. \nWe would be honoured to have you join us.\nWHEN: Friday 28 August\nTIME: 6:00pm – 9:00pm\nVENUE: TCFV Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\nRSVP: Tuesday 25 August[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneDietary RestrictionsDate\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/bereaved-fathers-day-pizza-night/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bereaved-Fathers-Day-Event-.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260911T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260911T210000 DTSTAMP:20260702T015053Z CREATED:20260702T014230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T015053Z UID:16556-1789149600-1789160400@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Pizza Night for TCFV Bereaved Siblings DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\nIf you’re a bereaved sibling aged 18 or over\, we’d love you to join us for a relaxed and welcoming night at the TCFV Centre. \nThis social event is exclusively for people who have experienced the death of a sibling. While the gathering is informal and bereavement is rarely the focus of conversation\, the shared experience of sibling loss helps create a relaxed and understanding atmosphere. To preserve that sense of connection and ease\, attendance is limited to bereaved siblings only. \nA time to connect with other bereaved siblings over pizza and drinks. \nWe warmly invite you to come along and spend time with others who understand the unique experience of losing a sibling. \nShare a meal\, enjoy relaxed conversation\, and connect with people who are walking a similar path.\nWhether you feel like chatting\, listening\, or simply being in the company of others\, you’ll be welcomed into a safe\, supportive\, and understanding space. \nDATE: Friday 11 September\nTIME: 6:00pm – 9:00pm\nVENUE: TCFV Centre\, 299 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\nRSVP: Tuesday 8 September\nCOST: Pizza’s and drinks are on us \n  \n\n\n\n[vc_tta_accordion color=”violet” c_icon=”” active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-pencil” add_icon=”true” title=”Reserve your spot by clicking here” tab_id=”1476938965394-7c218087-6a1c”]\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneDietary RestrictionsDate\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion]\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/pizza-night-for-tcfv-bereaved-siblings/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:Community,General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pizza-Night-2026-no-rego-details-.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260921T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260921T193000 DTSTAMP:20251209T002644Z CREATED:20251209T002032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T002644Z UID:15745-1790019000-1790019000@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Express Yourself Through Art classes use the creative process of arts making to improve and enhance the physical\, mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals. Natasha Ballingall – a professional art therapist and bereaved mother  – runs “Express Yourself Through Art” for bereaved parents\, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV. \nThe classes enable participants to express feelings and thoughts that they may not be able to articulate\, want to speak about or share. This is in a completely safe and non-judging environment. \nArt materials are provided on site.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”violet” c_icon=”” active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-pencil” add_icon=”true” title=”Reserve your spot by clicking here” tab_id=”1476938965394-7c218087-6a1c”]\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a bereaved member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Please contact 1300 064 068 to discuss membership with TCFVName*Phone*Email*\n \n DateNumber of People*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/art-0926/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pexels-photo-4709870.jpeg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T213000 DTSTAMP:20260709T072409Z CREATED:20260709T023202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T072409Z UID:16592-1792175400-1792186200@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Illuminate 48 - Join us on a Boat Cruise celebrating 48 years of TCFV DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”14854″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for a very special celebration marking 48 years of The Compassionate Friends Victoria as we honour lives lost and illuminate the path forward for grieving families. \nSet against the sparkling Melbourne skyline at night\, Illuminate 48 invites you on a memorable boat cruise departing from Docklands. With music\, dancing\, lights\, shared stories\, and a welcoming community\, this event celebrates connection\, remembrance\, and finding moments of light alongside others. \nOur event is proudly supported by Party Boat Cruises. Claire from Party Boats shares her story of sibling loss\, “My mum lost my baby sister when she was pregnant with me\, and it changed everything about how she parented. I grew up knowing someone was missing and so sad that I didn’t have the opportunity to know her. A big thank you to TCFV for all you do to support bereaved families.” \nPlease note that this event includes music\, dancing\, and a more upbeat atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to attend; however\, if you have been recently bereaved\, you may wish to consider whether this event feels right for you at this stage. \nYou might be seeking a quieter atmosphere that allows opportunities to reflect upon and express your grief (that can be found in an in-person or online support group). \nAs a guide\, we generally find these events become more comfortable for people when they are two+ years into their bereavement. \n\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS\nDate: Friday 16 October 2026\nTime: 6:30pm – 9:30pm\nLocation: Cruise departs from 131 Harbour Esplanade\, Docklands (a short walk from Southern Cross Station)\nTickets: $80pp – (includes: a free ticket for a lucky door prize\, 3-hour boat cruise\, canapés\, grazing table\, with 2 complimentary drinks – beer/wine/soft drink. Other drinks at bar prices)\n(Note: Current TCFV Volunteers receive $10:00 off the ticket price\, please contact us for the code)\nRegister By: Friday 2 October\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRaffle – Win a Maxwell & Williams Dinner and Cutlery Set.  Value of $1000\nBe in the draw to win a luxury Dinner and Cutlery Set. \nStar Wall Dedications\nAs part of the evening\, guests can honour their loved ones on our beautiful Star Wall of Light. Each star will include a name\, memory\, or message and becomes part of our shared constellation of remembrance. \n☆ $25 Shooting Star\n★ $50 Shining Star\n☆ $100 Supanova Star \nStars can be pre-purchased if you’re unable to attend or purchased on the night. All dedications will be lovingly displayed and can include your loved one’s name and a short message. Let their light shine with us. \n  \n\nWhy Illuminate?\nThis event is more than a night out. It’s about lighting the way through grief.\nFunds raised will directly support the ongoing work of TCFV in providing life-changing peer support to parents\, siblings and grandparents grieving the death of a child\, sibling or grandchild . Every ticket purchased helps ensure no family walks this journey alone. \nBook Your Ticket & Join Us: Spaces are limited – book your tickets today for your family\, friends and colleagues. \n\n\n\n  \nAre you a current TCFV volunteer or a Friendship circle member? 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Other drinks at bar prices)\n \n \n Price:\n $ 80.00\n \n \n Quantity \n This field is hidden when viewing the formCruise Tickets NumberDietary requirements:Raffle TicketsRaffle Tickets QuantityPurchase individual Raffle Tickets for $20 each.\n \n \n Price:\n $ 20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Raffle Tickets X3 QuantityPurchase Raffle Tickets in groups of three with a $10 discount.\n \n \n Price:\n $ 50.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Star purchasesThese are considered donations\, Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.Shooting Star Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $ 25.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Shining Star Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $ 50.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Supanova Star Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $ 100.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Donation AmountStar DetailsPlease write down name\, memory\, and message to be put on your stars.Total\n \n Credit Card\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nIf the registration form fails to appear or work for you\, please clear your browser history.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/illuminate-48-join-us-on-a-boat-cruise-celebrating-48-years-of-tcfv/ LOCATION:131 Harbour Esplanade\, Docklands\, 131 Harbour Esplanade\, Docklands\, VIC\, 3008\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Illuminate-48-.jpeg GEO:-37.8168491;144.9452291 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=131 Harbour Esplanade Docklands 131 Harbour Esplanade Docklands VIC 3008 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=131 Harbour Esplanade:geo:144.9452291,-37.8168491 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR