In honour of Ben
Ben was deeply loved, and his loss has left an immeasurable space in the lives of those who knew him.
In the months since losing Ben, the Austin family have chosen to honour him in a way that reflects who he was – by helping other families who are facing the unimaginable.
Continuing Ben Austin’s Legacy
The Compassionate Friends Victoria is honoured to be a charity partner of the Ben Austin Legacy.
As a lived experience community, we understand the profound impact of child loss because many of us have walked this journey ourselves.
Every donation helps ensure bereaved families have access to compassionate peer support, meaningful connection and hope when they need it most.
Together, we’re creating safe spaces where grief is understood, strengthening support across Victoria and ensuring no family has to face child loss alone.
Your Impact
Your generosity means more families can:
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Connect with trained lived experience peer volunteers who truly understand child and sibling loss.
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Access support groups, one-to-one peer support, remembrance events and opportunities to connect.
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Receive support wherever they live across metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria.
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Ensure bereaved siblings feel seen, supported and connected.
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Build more compassionate workplaces, schools and communities through education.
Every contribution, regardless of size, helps continue Ben’s legacy by making compassionate support available to families when they need it most.
Help Continue Ben Austin’s Legacy
Thank you for helping ensure Ben’s legacy lives on through every family who finds understanding, every connection that brings hope, and every act of compassion made possible through your support.
Supporting families in their darkest moments
We are aiming to raise $30,000 in Ben’s name to support the ongoing work of The Compassionate Friends Victoria.
Every dollar raised will help ensure that no family has to navigate the loss of a child, sibling or grandchild alone – whether through a phone call, a support group, or simply being in a space where they feel understood.
This is support led by lived experience – people who truly understand what it means to lose, and to keep going.
Be part of Ben’s legacy
When you donate, you’re doing more than making a contribution.
You’re helping create a lasting legacy of care, compassion and hope for families navigating one of life’s most devastating experiences.
Thank you for standing alongside the Austin family and helping ensure no bereaved family has to walk this path alone.
Business or corporate donor?
If your organisation would prefer to make a donation via invoice, please email support@tcfv.org.au, and we’ll be happy to arrange an invoice for your contribution.
Thank you for standing alongside the Austin family, and for helping ensure that no one walks this path alone.
Are donations tax deductible?
Yes, a receipt will be sent to you immediately by email when approved.
The Compassionate Friends Victoria is endorsed as a deductible gift recipient Item 1 of the table in section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act