ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster

Please note: these sessions of TCF Victoria's 'ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art' are also available to TCF members in other states of Australia. 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.

Long time Bereaved Morning Tea

The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia

We would like to invite all our long-time bereaved members to Morning Tea on Wednesday 12 April 2023.

Walking Through Grief (14 Apr)

Please note new time of 9:30am. 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.

TCFV Walk to Remember 2023

Princes Park, Carlton Nth 240-564 Royal Parade (we meet in field just down from intersection of Royal Pde and Levers Street - keep an eye out for TCFV banners), Carlton North, Victoria

The Compassionate Friends Walk to Remember is an opportunity to connect with other bereaved families and talk freely about your child, brother or sister or grandchild in a safe, relaxed environment.

Donations gratefully accepted

Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre

The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia

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” online for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV.

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster

Please note: these sessions of TCF Victoria's 'ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art' are also available to TCF members in other states of Australia. 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.

Creating Hope Charity Gala

Hawthorn Arts Centre 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

The Compassionate Friends Victoria Creating Hope - Charity Gala Ticket have all been sold.   Please join us for an evening of fun, fond remembrances of our loved ones and... Read more »

Canterbury Book Club

The Book Club is a social group and an opportunity to discuss any book that we have read, some books explore grief and bereavement but it's not necessary that they do. The Book Club does also offer the opportunity to explore the grief, spirituality and self-help books that are available here in the TCFV Library. Unlike other book groups, we don’t need to read the same book. Everyone will be able to read their own choice of book and report back to the club. Feel welcome to bring along a book that you have found personally beneficial in your grief journey, or just come along and find out what others have been reading.

Walking Through Grief (5 May)

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.

High Tea 2023

Bass Care 2 Rochester Road, Canterbury, VIC, Australia

We 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... Read more »

$25

Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre

The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia

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” online for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV.

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster

Please note: these sessions of TCF Victoria's 'ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art' are also available to TCF members in other states of Australia. 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.

Walking Through Grief (2 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.

Canterbury Book Club

Book Club is currently in recess due to a number of members being away, but will resume in August 2023. If you'd like to be notified when new dates are announced, please contact Andrew McNess at: andrewm@tcfv.org.au

Winter Solstice Gathering 2023

The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia

This is a relaxed, simple get-together so come share the warmth of the fire with friends or make new friends. Join us at the centre and find light and hope out of the darkness. Family and friends most welcome.

Community Fundraiser – Afternoon Tea with Karen

20 McCracken Street, Essendon 20 McCracken Street, Essendon, Victoria, Australia

Come along to afternoon tea with TCFV member Karen and hear stories of her recent trip to Nepa. We look forward to seeing you.

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster

Please note: these sessions of TCF Victoria's 'ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art' are also available to TCF members in other states of Australia. 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.

Walking Through Grief (14 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 9.30am at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.

Sibling Focus Group

Held online (Zoom) & on-site (TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury) -- As part of our ongoing mission to best serve the needs of our bereaved sibling community, we feel it’s time to get together to hear from everyone about their experiences with our sibling support services.

Run Melbourne

MCG MCG, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

Join team TCFV, walk and run in honour of our lost loved ones and raise money for TCFV at the same time!

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster

Please note: these sessions of TCF Victoria's 'ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art' are also available to TCF members in other states of Australia. 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.

Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre

The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia

** Please note that this evening session will be held on a TUESDAY evening on the fourth week of the month. **
Express Yourself Through Art classes use the creative process of arts making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals.

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster

Please note: these sessions of TCF Victoria's 'ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art' are also available to TCF members in other states of Australia. 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.

Walking Through Grief (4 Aug)

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 9.30am at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.

Book Club (Northcote)

Four Beans Cafe and Roasting House 22 High Street, Northcote, Victoria, Australia

All TCFV members are welcome, parents, siblings, and grandparents, please come and join in our lively and entertaining discussions on all thing’s books! Due to some of the sensitive nature around some of the books members may be reading, it is recommended that members are two years along in their grief journey before attending book club.

CHILDHOOD DEMENTIA Information Session (ZOOM)

People are often surprised - and understandably dismayed - to hear the term Childhood Dementia. The term, though, captures the very sad occurrence of progressive neurological disorders in children.

2023 Major Raffle

The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia

We invite you take part in our annual raffle and make a meaningful impact.

Tickets are on sale from 10 August 2023 to 27 October 2023.

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster

Please note: these sessions of TCF Victoria's 'ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art' are also available to TCF members in other states of Australia. 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.

Community Fundraiser: Broken Hearts – Sharing Hope

20 McCracken Street, Essendon 20 McCracken Street, Essendon, Victoria, Australia

This is a community Fundraiser for The Compassionate Friends Victoria (TCFV). Please help us to support the many bereaved families who face the most devastating loss of all, the lose of a child, sibling or grandchild.

Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre

The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia

Express Yourself Through Art classes use the creative process of arts making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals.

‘The Third Act’ – Malvern Theatre

Malvern Theatre 29A Burke Road, East Malvern, Victoria, Australia

THE MALVERN THEATRE COMPANY AND THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS VICTORIA PRESENT 'The  Third  Act' Thursday 24 August 2023 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sue’s daughter is getting married. While the bride-to-be... Read more »

Walking Through Grief (1 Sep)

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 9.30am at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.

Book Club (Northcote)

Four Beans Cafe and Roasting House 22 High Street, Northcote, Victoria, Australia

All TCFV members are welcome, parents, siblings, and grandparents, please come and join in our lively and entertaining discussions on all thing’s books! Due to some of the sensitive nature around some of the books members may be reading, it is recommended that members are two years along in their grief journey before attending book club.

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster

Please note: these sessions of TCF Victoria's 'ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art' are also available to TCF members in other states of Australia. 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.

Suicide Walk – 10th September

Flagstaff Gardens 309-311 William St, West Melbourne, Vic, Australia

Melbourne ‘Suicide Awareness Community Walk’ on World Suicide Prevention Day, when you included the name of your loved one in the Memorial Roll. After the interruption of Covid, we are... Read more »

Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre

The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia

Express Yourself Through Art classes use the creative process of arts making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals.

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster

Please note: these sessions of TCF Victoria's 'ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art' are also available to TCF members in other states of Australia. 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.

Walking Through Grief (6 Oct)

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 9.30am at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.

Book Club (Northcote)

Four Beans Cafe and Roasting House 22 High Street, Northcote, Victoria, Australia

All TCFV members are welcome, parents, siblings, and grandparents, please come and join in our lively and entertaining discussions on all thing’s books! Due to some of the sensitive nature around some of the books members may be reading, it is recommended that members are two years along in their grief journey before attending book club.

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster

Please note: these sessions of TCF Victoria's 'ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art' are also available to TCF members in other states of Australia. 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.

Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre

The Compassionate Friends Victoria 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia

Express Yourself Through Art classes use the creative process of arts making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals.

TCFV Annual General Meeting Sunday, 22nd October 2023 at 2.00 pm

The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia

Notice of Annual General Meeting  Sunday, 22 October 2023 at 2.00 pm          229 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury 3126 (Melways 46 E11)   The AGM is an opportunity to connect with other... Read more »

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster

Please note: these sessions of TCF Victoria's 'ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art' are also available to TCF members in other states of Australia. 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.