Making a Difference – Depression & Suicide Awareness
Sonya Weir tragically lost her brother Rick to Suicide. To raise awareness about the impact of Depression and Suicide and much-needed funds for The Compassionate Friends Victoria, Sonya restored a Datsun Ute and did up a camper to take on a road trip from Melbourne to Port Douglas. Sonya was able to talk to people... Read more »
Lifts of Loved Ones Lost
Ange Galati is sadly familiar with loss. In April 2005 he lost his niece Danielle and nine months later he lost his brother Valentino. On the 10th Anniversary, he wanted to do something to honour both of them so took on a weightlifting challenge. Money donated added weight to the bar, with Ange doing two... Read more »
Making Muscle for My Angel
Stephen De Luca’s daughter Valentina was found not breathing in her bed, aged just 3 years old. In her memory, Stephen took up the physical challenge of competing at the Australian Natural Bodybuilding competition to raise funds and awareness for The Compassionate Friends. Stephen successfully completed the challenge and raised $10,000 to go towards supporting... Read more »
6th International TCF Gathering
After the death of a child, the entire family structure can get out of balance: Mothers and fathers grieve in their own different ways, the siblings lose the sister, the brother - and often, at least temporarily, their parents as stable caregivers. How do the parents experience the situation at work?
How do the siblings live this situation at school? How do the doctors, psychologists, psychotherapists accompany family members, who are often traumatised?
Suicide Prevention Community Awareness Walk
Birrarung Marr Park (Upper Terrace) Batman Ave, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaWorld Suicide Day is on Saturday, September 10.
The Compassionate Friends Victoria, in conjunction with Lifeline and Support After Suicide are hosting a walk along the Yarra River to commemorate World Suicide Day. Anyone touched by suicide is welcome to join.
We want to end the secrecy and stigma that surrounds suicide.