The Compassionate Friends Victoria

Siblings Connections Summer BBQ
2023-03-17 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Compassionate Friends Victoria, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, 3126, Australia
We would like to invite all siblings to our SIBLING CONNECTIONS Summer BBQ. A time to just connect with other siblings in a safe social setting.
BYO ALCOHOL 2-3 DRINKS LIMIT PER PERSON
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Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre
2023-03-20 19:30 | The Compassionate Friends Victoria, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, 3126, 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.
The classes enable participants to express feelings and thoughts that they may not be able to articulate, want to speak about or share. This is in a completely safe and non-judging environment.
Art materials are provided on site.

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Canterbury Book Club
2023-04-04 18:30 - 20:00
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Book Club is different from TCFV support group meetings, focussing instead on grief-related literature, rather than “where we are at in our grief”. If you are new to TCFV and the experience of discussing your grief, we highly recommend you first attend group meetings for a period of time, as the Book Club is a discussion group on what we have been reading.
Registration for this event are closed.

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster
2023-04-06 13:30
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 the bereaved mother of Rex – runs “Express Yourself Through Art” online for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV.
The classes enable participants to express feelings and thoughts that they may not be able to articulate, want to speak about or share. This is in a completely safe and non-judging environment. Just bring along your own art materials to the session (pen and paper, for instance, would be fine). It’s the opportunity to express that is important.
The classes can be accessed via an app on your computer, phone or tablet. The classes are conducted using Zoom Meetings video conferencing.
Please note: maximum class size is eight people.
You need to register by filling out the filling out the fields below. (When you register, we will send you a confirmation email, which includes instructions on how to join the Zoom classes.)

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If this is your first session of TCFV online art therapy, could you please provide us with:1. The name of your child/children, sibling/s, grandchild/grandchildren who died?
2. The date in which they died?
Thank you for this. This helps us guide the session towards participants' needs. Thank you for your interest in the Online Art Therapy session.
At present, they are only available to TCF members.
If you'd like to know more please give us a call on 1300 064 068. Please contact your state office to set up a membership. See https://tcfa.org.au/ for contact details.

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Long time Bereaved Morning Tea
2023-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | The Compassionate Friends Victoria, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, 3126, Australia
We would like to invite all our long-time bereaved members to Morning Tea with Jo Knoll and Judy Dowling
Please come and join us for morning tea at the Centre and catch up with other long-time members and volunteers who you may not have seen for a while. This is open to everyone who is bereaved for 15 years or longer but especially for those who no longer attend a support group.
(Long time bereaved is 15 plus years)
RSPV: By Tuesday 11 April

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Walking Through Grief (14 Apr)
2023-04-14 09:30
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 9.30am at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.

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TCFV Walk to Remember 2023
2023-04-16 10:45 - 14:00 | 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, 3054
When a child dies in a family, life as that family knows it is never the same. They learn to cherish the ways in which they can have their special child, sibling or grandchild remembered.

The Compassionate Friends Walk to Remember is a symbolic way to show the love we carry for these children. It is an opportunity to connect with other bereaved families and talk freely about your child, sibling or grandchild in a safe, relaxed environment.
We will be doing a gentle walk at Princes Park, Carlton Nth, followed by a service and a BBQ lunch.
This event is free for TCFV members as the cost is covered as part of your membership.

If you’re not a member, you’re still welcome to come! It will cost just $5 per head to include the BBQ, drinks and tributes.

All family members and friends are welcome so please join us.
If you are unable to attend, but would like your child, sibling’s or grandchild’s name(s) to be carried, please contact the Centre to advise of names.

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The Compassionate Friends Victoria would like to thank the generous support of the following organisations for our 2022 Walk to Remember.

Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre
2023-04-17 19:30 | The Compassionate Friends Victoria, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, 3126, 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.
The classes enable participants to express feelings and thoughts that they may not be able to articulate, want to speak about or share. This is in a completely safe and non-judging environment.
Art materials are provided on site.

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ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster
2023-04-27 13:30
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 the bereaved mother of Rex – runs “Express Yourself Through Art” online for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV.
The classes enable participants to express feelings and thoughts that they may not be able to articulate, want to speak about or share. This is in a completely safe and non-judging environment. Just bring along your own art materials to the session (pen and paper, for instance, would be fine). It’s the opportunity to express that is important.
The classes can be accessed via an app on your computer, phone or tablet. The classes are conducted using Zoom Meetings video conferencing.
Please note: maximum class size is eight people.
You need to register by filling out the filling out the fields below. (When you register, we will send you a confirmation email, which includes instructions on how to join the Zoom classes.)

NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*Phone*In case we need to contact you.Email*

So we can send the online meeting address to you.Are you a member of TCF in an Australian state?

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If yes, could you please specify which state?

NSW

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QLD

NT

SA

WA

ACT
If this is your first session of TCFV online art therapy, could you please provide us with:1. The name of your child/children, sibling/s, grandchild/grandchildren who died?
2. The date in which they died?
Thank you for this. This helps us guide the session towards participants' needs. Thank you for your interest in the Online Art Therapy session.
At present, they are only available to TCF members.
If you'd like to know more please give us a call on 1300 064 068. Please contact your state office to set up a membership. See https://tcfa.org.au/ for contact details.

DateNumber of People*

Creating Hope Charity Gala
2023-04-29 18:30 - 23:00 | Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122, 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 fundraising to support bereaved families to rebuild their lives. Join us Saturday 29 April 2023 Hawthorn Arts Centre.

SILENT AUCTION BIDDING STARTS NOW!
Even if you can’t attend our gala on the 29th April, we would still love your support by bidding on items in our silent auction.
Thanks to the team at Givergy, our silent auction is NOW LIVE and open for bidding. Winners not attending can arrange for collection from the TCFV centre in Canterbury.
To bid scan this QR code here below or head to: https://aus.givergy.com/creatinghopecharitygala

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has donated items – with over 100 items to choose from, there’s something for everyone.
Please take a look at the items and we thank and acknowledge all donors; we couldn’t do this without you.
Funds raised will help us to continue to support bereaved families during their grief journey.
A huge thank you from our team and volunteers.
The Gala2023 Committee welcomes any offers of support for sourcing sponsorship, auction prizes, sale of tickets and corporate tables. Please contact us on gala@tcfv.org.au if you can lend a helping hand.

For all those who follow TCFV on Facebook please help by sharing the event to all of your friends.

Canterbury Book Club
2023-05-02 18:30 - 20:00
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Book Club is different from TCFV support group meetings, focussing instead on grief-related literature, rather than “where we are at in our grief”. If you are new to TCFV and the experience of discussing your grief, we highly recommend you first attend group meetings for a period of time, as the Book Club is a discussion group on what we have been reading.

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Walking Through Grief (5 May)
2023-05-05 09:30
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.

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High Tea 2023
2023-05-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Bass Care, 2 Rochester Road, Canterbury, VIC, 3126, 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 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 filled with cakes, sandwiches, scones and a warm welcome. Registrations are now closed.

Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre
2023-05-15 19:30 | The Compassionate Friends Victoria, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, 3126, 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.
The classes enable participants to express feelings and thoughts that they may not be able to articulate, want to speak about or share. This is in a completely safe and non-judging environment.
Art materials are provided on site.

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ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster
2023-05-18 13:30
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 the bereaved mother of Rex – runs “Express Yourself Through Art” online for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV.
The classes enable participants to express feelings and thoughts that they may not be able to articulate, want to speak about or share. This is in a completely safe and non-judging environment. Just bring along your own art materials to the session (pen and paper, for instance, would be fine). It’s the opportunity to express that is important.
The classes can be accessed via an app on your computer, phone or tablet. The classes are conducted using Zoom Meetings video conferencing.
Please note: maximum class size is eight people.
You need to register by filling out the filling out the fields below. (When you register, we will send you a confirmation email, which includes instructions on how to join the Zoom classes.)

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So we can send the online meeting address to you.Are you a member of TCF in an Australian state?

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If yes, could you please specify which state?

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QLD

NT

SA

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ACT
If this is your first session of TCFV online art therapy, could you please provide us with:1. The name of your child/children, sibling/s, grandchild/grandchildren who died?
2. The date in which they died?
Thank you for this. This helps us guide the session towards participants' needs. Thank you for your interest in the Online Art Therapy session.
At present, they are only available to TCF members.
If you'd like to know more please give us a call on 1300 064 068. Please contact your state office to set up a membership. See https://tcfa.org.au/ for contact details.

DateNumber of People*

Walking Through Grief (2 June)
2023-06-02 09:30
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.

CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a member of Compassionate Friends Victoria?*

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No

Thank you for your interest in this online support group.
At present, it is only available to TCF members.
If you'd like to know more, please give us a call on 1300 064 068. Name*Phone*In case we need to contact you.Email*

So we can send the online meeting address to you.Date

Canterbury Book Club
2023-06-06 18:30 - 20:00
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
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Book Club is different from TCFV support group meetings, focussing instead on grief-related literature, rather than “where we are at in our grief”. If you are new to TCFV and the experience of discussing your grief, we highly recommend you first attend group meetings for a period of time, as the Book Club is a discussion group on what we have been reading.

Winter Solstice Gathering 2023
2023-06-23 18:30 - 21:30 | The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, 3126, Australia
Throughout history, the Winter Solstice has been recognised that although the year’s shortest day heralds the onset of winter, it also promises the gradual return of the sun after a prolonged period of darkness.
In light of this (no pun intended), we are opening our doors and inviting our bereaved families and the community to join us for an evening of music and readings, hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows, mulled wine and rituals to welcome the return of the light.
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.

Fire Release Ceremony
Music & Readings
Mulled Wine and Hot Chocolate
Toasted Marshmallows and Food to Warm the Heart
Connecting with Friends

Please register your attendance by completing the form below: This event has reached its entry limit. Consider signing up for the waiting list.

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Community Fundraiser - Afternoon Tea with Karen
2023-06-25 14:00 | 20 McCracken Street, Essendon, 20 McCracken Street, Essendon, Victoria, Australia
You are invited to …
AFTERNOON TEA
The Compassionate Friends Fundraiser
WITH KAREN

Cost $50 donation.
Donations are tax deductible and all funds raised will be donated to The Compassionate Friends Victoria.
Includes prosecco on arrival, selectin of savoury & sweet food, tea & coffee
Please click the link below to register …
https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/bagofhearts
Please use Code “for Bree” in the message box.

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster
2023-06-29 13:30
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 the bereaved mother of Rex – runs “Express Yourself Through Art” online for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV.
The classes enable participants to express feelings and thoughts that they may not be able to articulate, want to speak about or share. This is in a completely safe and non-judging environment. Just bring along your own art materials to the session (pen and paper, for instance, would be fine). It’s the opportunity to express that is important.
The classes can be accessed via an app on your computer, phone or tablet. The classes are conducted using Zoom Meetings video conferencing.
Please note: maximum class size is eight people.
You need to register by filling out the filling out the fields below. (When you register, we will send you a confirmation email, which includes instructions on how to join the Zoom classes.)

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If this is your first session of TCFV online art therapy, could you please provide us with:1. The name of your child/children, sibling/s, grandchild/grandchildren who died?
2. The date in which they died?
Thank you for this. This helps us guide the session towards participants' needs. Thank you for your interest in the Online Art Therapy session.
At present, they are only available to TCF members.
If you'd like to know more please give us a call on 1300 064 068. Please contact your state office to set up a membership. See https://tcfa.org.au/ for contact details.

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Walking Through Grief (14 July)
2023-07-14 09:30
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 9:30 am at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.

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Thank you for your interest in this online support group.
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Sibling Focus Group
2023-07-14 19:30 - 21:30
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.

You are warmly invited to participate in a special focus group hosted by TCFV.
We sincerely hope you will join us for this important event.
Everything is on the table, and we would love to hear from you.
What would you like to see?
What works for you and what doesn’t?
How could things be improved?
What are your ideas?

Please feel welcome to take your opportunity to be heard!
Your valuable participation would be greatly appreciated.
Your voice matters, and together, we can work to make our service the best it can possibly be!

We will be meeting in person at our Canterbury Centre and simultaneously online to include as many participants as possible.
Supper will be provided.

If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact us by return email or call (03) 9888 4034
Yours sincerely,
Alex Hamilton. CEO
John Brown. Sibling Coordinator

Date: Friday July 14
Time: 7:30pm
Location: TCFV Canterbury Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82464943029 Meeting ID: 824 6494 3029
RSVP: Please register on the form below by July 12

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Run Melbourne
2023-07-16 05:45 - 12:30 | MCG, MCG, Melbourne, Vic, 3004, Australia
RUN MELBOURNE
Sunday 16 July 2023
Enjoy walking or running?
Please consider joining the TCFV fundraising team at this year’s Run Melbourne. We will be walking and running in honour of our lost loved ones and at the same time raising much needed funds so we can continue supporting bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents.
Team Name: “The Compassionate Friends Victoria”
Registration Type is Individual and under Team Options select I’m part of a Team. Then please set up your own fundraising page.

Inspiring a city to run
Get ready to challenge yourself to run through the city of Melbourne once more!
Sweat, laugh, cheer and push yourself past iconic city landmarks, with the crowds cheering you on and the adrenaline pumping through your veins.
Run Melbourne is a feeling like no other.
We are thrilled to once again use the Grand Slam oval as our central hub for our event village and finish line celebrations with DJ’s and live music, clothing drop, post-run massage, retail and race merchandise, food trucks, finisher big screen viewing and Run Melbourne’s Charity Lane.
We can’t wait to see you there.
To join the TCFV Team please click on this link …
https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=48181&G=167408

To find out more about Run Melbourne, please click on this link …
Run Melbourne 2023

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster
2023-07-20 13:30
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 the bereaved mother of Rex – runs “Express Yourself Through Art” online for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV.
The classes enable participants to express feelings and thoughts that they may not be able to articulate, want to speak about or share. This is in a completely safe and non-judging environment. Just bring along your own art materials to the session (pen and paper, for instance, would be fine). It’s the opportunity to express that is important.
The classes can be accessed via an app on your computer, phone or tablet. The classes are conducted using Zoom Meetings video conferencing.
Please note: maximum class size is eight people.
You need to register by filling out the filling out the fields below. (When you register, we will send you a confirmation email, which includes instructions on how to join the Zoom classes.)

CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*Phone*In case we need to contact you.Email*

So we can send the online meeting address to you.Are you a member of TCF in an Australian state?

Yes

No
If yes, could you please specify which state?

NSW

VIC/TAS

QLD

NT

SA

WA

ACT
If this is your first session of TCFV online art therapy, could you please provide us with:1. The name of your child/children, sibling/s, grandchild/grandchildren who died?
2. The date in which they died?
Thank you for this. This helps us guide the session towards participants' needs. Thank you for your interest in the Online Art Therapy session.
At present, they are only available to TCF members.
If you'd like to know more please give us a call on 1300 064 068. Please contact your state office to set up a membership. See https://tcfa.org.au/ for contact details.

DateNumber of People*

Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre
2023-07-25 19:30 | The Compassionate Friends Victoria, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, 3126, 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. 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.
The classes enable participants to express feelings and thoughts that they may not be able to articulate, want to speak about or share. This is in a completely safe and non-judging environment.
Art materials are provided on site.

EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a bereaved member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?

Yes

No
Please contact 1300 064 068 to discuss membership with TCFVName*Phone*Email*

DateNumber of People*

ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster
2023-08-03 13:30
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 the bereaved mother of Rex – runs “Express Yourself Through Art” online for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV.
The classes enable participants to express feelings and thoughts that they may not be able to articulate, want to speak about or share. This is in a completely safe and non-judging environment. Just bring along your own art materials to the session (pen and paper, for instance, would be fine). It’s the opportunity to express that is important.
The classes can be accessed via an app on your computer, phone or tablet. The classes are conducted using Zoom Meetings video conferencing.
Please note: maximum class size is eight people.
You need to register by filling out the filling out the fields below. (When you register, we will send you a confirmation email, which includes instructions on how to join the Zoom classes.)

URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*Phone*In case we need to contact you.Email*

So we can send the online meeting address to you.Are you a member of TCF in an Australian state?

Yes

No
If yes, could you please specify which state?

NSW

VIC/TAS

QLD

NT

SA

WA

ACT
If this is your first session of TCFV online art therapy, could you please provide us with:1. The name of your child/children, sibling/s, grandchild/grandchildren who died?
2. The date in which they died?
Thank you for this. This helps us guide the session towards participants' needs. Thank you for your interest in the Online Art Therapy session.
At present, they are only available to TCF members.
If you'd like to know more please give us a call on 1300 064 068. Please contact your state office to set up a membership. See https://tcfa.org.au/ for contact details.

DateNumber of People*

Walking Through Grief (4 Aug)
2023-08-04 09:30
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 start at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.

InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a member of Compassionate Friends Victoria?*

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Thank you for your interest in this online support group.
At present, it is only available to TCF members.
If you'd like to know more, please give us a call on 1300 064 068. Name*Phone*In case we need to contact you.Email*

So we can send the online meeting address to you.Date

Book Club (Northcote)
2023-08-05 10:30 | Four Beans Cafe and Roasting House, 22 High Street, Northcote, Victoria, 3070, Australia
RSVP date to attend this event has now passed. We will be back the next month, so we encourage you to register for that event.
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.

We do not all read the same book, we read a book of our choice and bring our thoughts, likes and dislikes about the book to the group.

CHILDHOOD DEMENTIA Information Session (ZOOM)
2023-08-09 19:30 - 20:30
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.
Gail Hilton of the Childhood Dementia Initiative (Website / List of disorders / Fact Sheet) will present this important information session on Childhood Dementia. It will be of interest to impacted families in the TCFV community, as well as anyone seeking further information on CD.
This session can be accessed via an app on your computer, phone or tablet. It is conducted using Zoom Meetings video conferencing.
You need to register by filling out the filling out the fields below. (When you register, we will send you a confirmation email, which includes instructions on how to join the Zoom classes.)

InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*Phone*In case we need to contact you.Email*

So we can send the online meeting address to you.Are you a member of TCF in an Australian state?

Yes

No
If yes, could you please specify which state?

NSW

VIC/TAS

QLD

NT

SA

WA

ACT
DateNumber of People

2023 Major Raffle
2023-08-10 08:00 - 2023-10-27 20:00 | The Compassionate Friends Victoria, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, 3126, Australia
The Raffle has ended. Thank you to everyone who has contributed. The Raffle has ended. Thank you to everyone who has contributed.
