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: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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