TCFV
Self-Care During COVID-19
Online - Zoom eventWe would like to invite you to take part in our welcoming and supportive online discussion. In this session, we will explore ideas around self-care during the lockdown, and how being home-based and/or working from home can sometimes help or deepen our grief, as well as exchange ideas on how we can support ourselves and each other during difficult times such as these.
Annual General Meeting 2021
via Zoom , AustraliaThe AGM is an opportunity to connect with other members and to be updated with what is happening within the organization. All members and their families are welcome!
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP for Regional Victorians bereaved through suicide of a child, sibling or grandchild (28 Oct)
Online , AustraliaThis welcoming and friendly online envrionment provides bi-monthly peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. (Feb, April, June, August, October, December)
Dia de los Muertos 2021 (Due to COVID restrictions this will be a Zoom event)
via Zoom , AustraliaJoin us for Día de los Muertos, part of a Mexican festival for family and friends to come together to celebrate and honour the lives of their deceased loved ones.
Have a photo of your child, sibling or grandchild to show, maybe a plate of their favourite food or snack to talk about. We will share stories about your loved one that make you smile.
Watercolour Workshop – “Flowers” with Chris Hermans
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaWe are very lucky to have Chris Hermans to facilitate a watercolour workshop for us this year. Watercolour is unique in that it creates it’s own picture, with only a little bit of help from the ‘artist’ within us all. This workshop is entitled ’Flowers’. Please note: there are limited places for this workshop.
Long time Bereaved Morning Tea
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaWe would like to invite all our long time bereaved members to Morning Tea on Thursday 9th December.
Long time Bereaved Morning Tea
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaWe would like to invite all our long time bereaved members to Morning Tea on Wednesday 9th March.
ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster
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.
High Tea 2022
Bass Care 2 Rochester Road, Canterbury, VIC, AustraliaWe would like to invite all Mothers and Grandmothers to a High Tea Luncheon This is a hard time of year for all bereaved mothers and grandmothers, so come along and enjoy lunch with others who have experienced the same loss, but who would love to have a chat. It is a special afternoon... Read more »
Walking Group (May 6)
Please note: we have needed to cancel our May walk. Our next walk will be held June 3.
“Night of Hope” Gala Ball
Hawthorn Arts Centre 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, AustraliaTicket bookings have closed. You can still support us for the online silent auction which is now LIVE at https://aus.givergy.com/nightofhope
Walking Group (3 June)
A monthly self-care event. Light exercise and a walk along safe tracks in Canterbury. An opportunity to mix with bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. Please bring hat, sunscreen and a water bottle. We meet at 10:45am for an 11am start at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.
Dimensions of Grief: Exploring Spirituality
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaA 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.
Special Morning Tea in memory of Margaret Harmer OAM
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaWe would like to invite everyone for a Special Morning Tea in memory of Margaret Harmer OAM.
Volunteering Information Sessions at TCFV
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaHave you thought about volunteering at TCFV? We would like to invite you to come along to the Centre to find out about volunteering on Saturday 18 June, 2022.
Walking Through Grief (1 July)
A monthly self-care event. Light exercise and a walk along safe tracks in Canterbury. An opportunity to mix with bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. Please bring hat, sunscreen and a water bottle. We meet at 10:45am for an 11am start at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.
Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaExpress 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” online for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV.
Walking Through Grief (5 August)
A monthly self-care event. Light exercise and a walk along safe tracks in Canterbury. An opportunity to mix with bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. Please bring hat, sunscreen and a water bottle. We meet at 10:45am for an 11am start at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.
Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaExpress 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” online for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV.