BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Compassionate Friends Victoria - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Compassionate Friends Victoria REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20190406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20191005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20200404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20201003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260511T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260511T210000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20260312T011847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T042311Z UID:15947-1778526000-1778533200@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:HeartSeed Training DESCRIPTION:Support Your Emotional Resilience with Heart Coherence with HeartSeed \nDiscover how Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and heart coherence techniques can help manage grief\, trauma\, and emotional stress. In a short online session and an in-person retreat\, you’ll learn practical\, science-based tools to boost energy\, strengthen resilience\, prevent compassion fatigue\, and cultivate compassion for yourself and others. Through interactive\, creative exercises and real-time biofeedback\, participants will experience measurable shifts in emotional balance and nervous system stability—skills you can carry into your personal and volunteer practice. Grounded\, practical\, and deeply supportive\, this program helps you integrate emotional wellbeing into everyday life. \nExplore Heart Coherence for Grief and Emotional Resilience \nThis program introduces Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and heart coherence techniques\, showing how practical\, science-based tools can support emotional regulation\, nervous system stability\, and sustainable compassion—especially for grief and trauma recovery. \nThe program combines grounded science with a creative\, experiential approach\, allowing participants to learn\, reflect\, and integrate skills in ways that feel natural\, supportive\, and sustainable. \nDiscover Science-Based Tools to Support Grief and Emotional Wellbeing. \nA short\, accessible online session to explore foundational HeartMath tools\, including: \n\nBoosting energy and emotional capacity in the moment\nSupporting nervous system health and resilience\nCultivating compassion for self and others\nUnderstanding personal coherence and its impact on social connection\n\nWhen: Monday 11 May\nTime: 7:00pm – 9:00pm\nVenue: ONLINE\n \nCommunity of Coherence with Compassionate Friends URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/15947/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:spirituality,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HeartSeed-Member-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250417T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250417T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20250312T044859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T042021Z UID:14772-1744916400-1744916400@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP for Regional Victorians & Tasmanians bereaved through the suicide of a child\, sibling or grandchild DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This welcoming and friendly online environment provides bi-monthly – Feb\, Apr\, Jun\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec – peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents\, siblings and grandparents An opportunity for us to speak openly – in an environment of peers – about our grief\, bereavement-related challenges we are facing\, our lost loved ones\, and where we find meaning or comfort. \nPlaces are limited and you can register to attend below. \nTo register\, please start with the check-box below…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a member of Compassionate Friends Victoria?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n   \nThank you for your interest in this online support group. \nAt present\, it is only available to TCF members. \nIf 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*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Date\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/regional-0425/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/o-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250220T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250220T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20250210T040344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T052518Z UID:14604-1740078000-1740078000@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP for Regional Victorians & Tasmanians bereaved through the suicide of a child\, sibling or grandchild DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This welcoming and friendly online environment provides bi-monthly – Feb\, Apr\, Jun\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec – peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents\, siblings and grandparents An opportunity for us to speak openly – in an environment of peers – about our grief\, bereavement-related challenges we are facing\, our lost loved ones\, and where we find meaning or comfort. \nPlaces are limited and you can register to attend below. \nTo register\, please start with the check-box below…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a member of Compassionate Friends Victoria?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n   \nThank you for your interest in this online support group. \nAt present\, it is only available to TCF members. \nIf 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*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Date\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/regional-0225/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/o-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241219T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241219T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20240129T235033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T234727Z UID:12987-1734634800-1734634800@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP for Regional Victorians & Tasmanians bereaved through the suicide of a child\, sibling or grandchild DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This welcoming and friendly online environment provides bi-monthly – Feb\, Apr\, Jun\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec – peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents\, siblings and grandparents An opportunity for us to speak openly – in an environment of peers – about our grief\, bereavement-related challenges we are facing\, our lost loved ones\, and where we find meaning or comfort. \nPlaces are limited and you can register to attend below. \nTo register\, please start with the check-box below…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a member of Compassionate Friends Victoria?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n   \nThank you for your interest in this online support group. \nAt present\, it is only available to TCF members. \nIf 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*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Date\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/regional-1224/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/o-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240815T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240815T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20240129T234835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T061235Z UID:12984-1723748400-1723748400@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP for Regional Victorians & Tasmanians bereaved through the suicide of a child\, sibling or grandchild DESCRIPTION:Dear all\, \nThe RSVP for tonight’s meeting has now expired. Please note: this group will be back in October and there is also a monthly “general bereavement” group and monthly online art therapy group.  Please visit: www.tcfv.org.au/events for listings of upcoming dates. \n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This welcoming and friendly online environment provides bi-monthly – Feb\, Apr\, Jun\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec – peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents\, siblings and grandparents An opportunity for us to speak openly – in an environment of peers – about our grief\, bereavement-related challenges we are facing\, our lost loved ones\, and where we find meaning or comfort. URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/regional-0824/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/o-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240620T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240620T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20240129T234835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T081920Z UID:12983-1718910000-1718910000@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP for Regional Victorians & Tasmanians bereaved through the suicide of a child\, sibling or grandchild DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This welcoming and friendly online environment provides bi-monthly – Feb\, Apr\, Jun\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec – peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents\, siblings and grandparents An opportunity for us to speak openly – in an environment of peers – about our grief\, bereavement-related challenges we are facing\, our lost loved ones\, and where we find meaning or comfort. URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/regional-0624/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/o-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240418T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240418T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20240129T224010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T234920Z UID:12980-1713466800-1713466800@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP for Regional Victorians & Tasmanians bereaved through the suicide of a child\, sibling or grandchild DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This welcoming and friendly online environment provides bi-monthly – Feb\, Apr\, Jun\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec – peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents\, siblings and grandparents An opportunity for us to speak openly – in an environment of peers – about our grief\, bereavement-related challenges we are facing\, our lost loved ones\, and where we find meaning or comfort. \nPlaces are limited and you can register to attend below. \nTo register\, please start with the check-box below…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a member of Compassionate Friends Victoria?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n   \nThank you for your interest in this online support group. \nAt present\, it is only available to TCF members. \nIf 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*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Date\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/regional-0424/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/o-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240215T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240215T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20240129T223814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T235418Z UID:12977-1708023600-1708023600@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP for Regional Victorians & Tasmanians bereaved through the suicide of a child\, sibling or grandchild DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPlease note: the Feb/Mar ’24 Grieve Heal Grow magazine states the meeting begins at 7.30pm. Just confirming correct time is 7pm. \nThis welcoming and friendly online environment provides bi-monthly – Feb\, Apr\, Jun\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec – peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents\, siblings and grandparents An opportunity for us to speak openly – in an environment of peers – about our grief\, bereavement-related challenges we are facing\, our lost loved ones\, and where we find meaning or comfort. \nPlaces are limited and you can register to attend below. \nTo register\, please start with the check-box below…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a member of Compassionate Friends Victoria?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n   \nThank you for your interest in this online support group. \nAt present\, it is only available to TCF members. \nIf 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*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Date\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/regional-0224/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/o-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231214T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231214T193000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20231129T055555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T061854Z UID:12646-1702582200-1702582200@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP for Regional Victorians & Tasmanians bereaved through the suicide of a child\, sibling or grandchild (14 Dec) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This welcoming and friendly online environment provides bi-monthly – Feb\, Apr\, Jun\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec – peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents\, siblings and grandparents. (Feb\, April\, June\, August\, October\, December). An opportunity for us to speak openly – in an environment of peers – about our grief\, bereavement-related challenges we are facing\, our lost loved ones\, and where we find meaning or comfort. \nPlaces are limited and you can register to attend below. Please be aware\, too\, other venue-based support options can be found here and online art therapy here. \nAnd please always use our telephone support line to speak with another bereaved parent\, sibling or grandparent: 1300 064 068. \nTo register\, please start with the check-box below…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a member of Compassionate Friends Victoria?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n   \nThank you for your interest in this online support group. \nAt present\, it is only available to TCF members. \nIf 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*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Date\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/regional-14-dec/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/o-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211028T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211028T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20210622T051050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T064721Z UID:8719-1635447600-1635453000@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP for Regional Victorians bereaved through suicide of a child\, sibling or grandchild (28 Oct) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nPlease note: these meetings are usually held the 3rd Thursday evening bi-monthly. For October\, the meeting will be held on the 4th Thursday.\n\nThis welcoming and friendly online environment provides bi-monthly – Feb\, Apr\, Jun\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec – peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents\, siblings and grandparents. (Feb\, April\, June\, August\, October\, December). An opportunity for us to speak openly – in an environment of peers – about our grief\, bereavement-related challenges we are facing\, our lost loved ones\, and where we find meaning or comfort. \nPlaces are limited and you can register to attend below. Please be aware\, too\, other venue-based support options can be found here and online art therapy here. \nAnd please always use our telephone support line to speak with another bereaved parent\, sibling or grandparent: 1300 064 068. \nTo register\, please start with the check-box below…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a member of Compassionate Friends Victoria?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n   \nThank you for your interest in this online support group. \nAt present\, it is only available to TCF members. \nIf 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*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Date\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/regional-oct/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tcfv-logo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210819T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210819T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20210325T045056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T050735Z UID:8315-1629399600-1629405000@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP for Regional Victorians bereaved through suicide of a child\, sibling or grandchild (19 Aug) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This welcoming and friendly online envrionment provides bi-monthly – Feb\, Apr\, Jun\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec – peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents\, siblings and grandparents. (Feb\, April\, June\, August\, October\, December). An opportunity for us to speak openly – in an environment of peers – about our grief\, bereavement-related challenges we are facing\, our lost loved ones\, and where we find meaning or comfort. \nPlaces are limited and you can register to attend below. Please be aware\, too\, other venue-based support options can be found here and online art therapy here. \nAnd please always use our telephone support line to speak with another bereaved parent\, sibling or grandparent: 1300 064 068. \nTo register\, please start with the check-box below…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a member of Compassionate Friends Victoria?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n   \nThank you for your interest in this online support group. \nAt present\, it is only available to TCF members. \nIf 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*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Date\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/regional-online-aug21/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tcfv-logo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210617T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210617T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20210325T044906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T053529Z UID:8312-1623956400-1623961800@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP for Regional Victorians bereaved through suicide of a child\, sibling or grandchild (17 June) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This welcoming and friendly online envrionment provides bi-monthly – Feb\, Apr\, Jun\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec – peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents\, siblings and grandparents. (Feb\, April\, June\, August\, October\, December). An opportunity for us to speak openly – in an environment of peers – about our grief\, bereavement-related challenges we are facing\, our lost loved ones\, and where we find meaning or comfort. \nPlaces are limited and you can register to attend below. Please be aware\, too\, other venue-based support options can be found here and online art therapy here. \nAnd please always use our telephone support line to speak with another bereaved parent\, sibling or grandparent: 1300 064 068. \nTo register\, please start with the check-box below…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a member of Compassionate Friends Victoria?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n   \nThank you for your interest in this online support group. \nAt present\, it is only available to TCF members. \nIf 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*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Date\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/regional-online-june-17/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/grief-rose-beetle-4244942_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210415T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210415T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20210324T224107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T030841Z UID:8299-1618513200-1618518600@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Online Support Group for Regional Suicide-Bereaved (15 April Meeting) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This welcoming and friendly online environment provides bi-monthly – Feb\, Apr\, Jun\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec – peer support to regional Victoria-based suicide-bereaved parents\, siblings and grandparents. An opportunity for us to speak openly – in an environment of peers – about our grief\, bereavement-related challenges we are facing\, our lost loved ones\, and where we find meaning or comfort. \nPlaces are limited and you can register to attend below. Please be aware\, too\, other venue-based support options can be found here and online art therapy here. \nAnd please always use our telephone support line to speak with another bereaved parent\, sibling or grandparent: 1300 064 068. \nTo register\, please start with the check-box below…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a member of Compassionate Friends Victoria?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n   \nThank you for your interest in this online support group. \nAt present\, it is only available to TCF members. \nIf 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*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Date\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/regional-online-support/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pexels-photo-4039498.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201114T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20201021T233633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T004603Z UID:7684-1605364200-1605369600@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:What Does Ideal Support Look Like? A DISCUSSION WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nWe invite you to join and contribute to this Topics Around Grief workshop where we will identify valuable forms of grief support we have received from friends\, family\, professionals\, and colleagues.\n\n\nThe Facilitator: ANDREW WEATHERHEAD is the bereaved father of MAX and bereaved brother of CAROLINE. He served as TCFV President from 2016 to 2019\, has helped drive the organisation’s community education program\, and has facilitated a broad range of information sessions for TCFV.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*Phone*In case we need to contact you.Email*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Are you a member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Thank you for your interest in the Online Art Therapy session. \nAt present\, they are only available to TCF members. \n If you'd like to know more please give us a call on 1300 064 068. DateNumber of People*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/ideal-support/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tcfv-logo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201017T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20210119T020657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T020657Z UID:8035-1602945000-1602950400@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:THINKING ABOUT TERMINOLOGY Discussion Workshop Copy DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nWe invite you to join and contribute to this Topics Around Grief workshop. Here\, we will identify and discuss the terminology commonly used to describe experiences of grief and bereavement (e.g. normal grief\, complicated / uncomplicated grief\, passed away\, completed suicide\, etc.). What do we think of the terms that we hear? Which terminology do we feel particularly captures and properly represents our experiences of grief? Are there some we feel would benefit from review? Are there some that are definitely not ok with you?\n\n\nThe Facilitator: ANDREW WEATHERHEAD is the bereaved father of MAX and bereaved brother of CAROLINE. He served as TCFV President from 2016 to 2019\, has helped drive the organisation’s community education program\, and has facilitated a broad range of information sessions for TCFV.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*Phone*In case we need to contact you.Email*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Are you a member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Thank you for your interest in the Online Art Therapy session. \nAt present\, they are only available to TCF members. \n If you'd like to know more please give us a call on 1300 064 068. DateNumber of People*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/terminology-copy/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tcfv-logo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201017T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20200921T014322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200926T070634Z UID:7627-1602945000-1602950400@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:THINKING ABOUT TERMINOLOGY Discussion Workshop DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nWe invite you to join and contribute to this Topics Around Grief workshop. Here\, we will identify and discuss the terminology commonly used to describe experiences of grief and bereavement (e.g. normal grief\, complicated / uncomplicated grief\, passed away\, completed suicide\, etc.). What do we think of the terms that we hear? Which terminology do we feel particularly captures and properly represents our experiences of grief? Are there some we feel would benefit from review? Are there some that are definitely not ok with you?\n\n\nThe Facilitator: ANDREW WEATHERHEAD is the bereaved father of MAX and bereaved brother of CAROLINE. He served as TCFV President from 2016 to 2019\, has helped drive the organisation’s community education program\, and has facilitated a broad range of information sessions for TCFV.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*Phone*In case we need to contact you.Email*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Are you a member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Thank you for your interest in the Online Art Therapy session. \nAt present\, they are only available to TCF members. \n If you'd like to know more please give us a call on 1300 064 068. DateNumber of People*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/terminology/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tcfv-logo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200822T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200822T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20200804T033621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200816T110204Z UID:7424-1598106600-1598112000@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Parent Grief / Sibling Grief: Similarities and Differences DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this “Topics Around Grief” discussion workshop\, the facilitators will draw upon their own bereavement experiences to open group discussion on where parent and sibling grief are similar\, where parental grief and sibling grief are unique from one another\, and how parents and siblings can support one another. \nThe workshop will be a great opportunity for all attending to share thoughts and experiences on the subject\, as well as extend our knowledge\, gain new insights\, and even find some comfort and opportunities for growth. \nThe facilitator is JAN McNESS\, bereaved mother of Jeremy and bereaved sister of Mike. She is the author of THE THIRTEENTH NIGHT and PAINT MY FACE BLACK.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*Phone*In case we need to contact you.Email*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Are you a member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Thank you for your interest in the Online Art Therapy session. \nAt present\, they are only available to TCF members. \n If you'd like to know more please give us a call on 1300 064 068. DateNumber of People*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/parent-sibling/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tcfv-logo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200620T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200620T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20200526T104815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200614T021821Z UID:6763-1592663400-1592668800@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:How has COVID-19 Coloured Our Grief? (A 'Topics Around Grief' Workshop) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nA discussion workshop in which we explore as a group how COVID-19 has coloured our existing grief for our children\, siblings and grandchildren. This workshop is conducted using Zoom Meetings video conferencing.\nWhen you register\, we will send you a confirmation email\, which includes instructions on how to join the Zoom classes.\nIMPORTANT NOTE: Topics Around Grief sessions are different from TCFV support group meetings\, focussing on a particular topic\, 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 contact our 24/7  telephone support-line – 9888 4944 / 1300 064 068 – as Topics Around Grief sessions have a singular focus and cannot meet all needs. \nThe Facilitator: ANDREW WEATHERHEAD is the bereaved father of MAX and bereaved brother of CAROLINE. He served as TCFV President from 2016 to 2019\, has helped drive the organisation’s community education program\, and has facilitated a broad range of information sessions for TCFV.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*Phone*In case we need to contact you.Email*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Are you a member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Thank you for your interest in the Online Art Therapy session. \nAt present\, they are only available to TCF members. \n If you'd like to know more please give us a call on 1300 064 068. DateNumber of People*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/covid-19-grief/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tcfv-logo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200523T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T104229 CREATED:20200226T232015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200517T230823Z UID:6396-1590244200-1590249600@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Differences & Commonalities in Grief (Topics Around Grief Workshop) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this online discussion workshop\, we look at the great amount we have in common and the huge range of differences between us. Where does it intersect with other types of grief? What can make us less likely/more likely to connect with others who have a different set of grief experiences? \nThe classes can be accessed via an app on your computer\, phone or tablet. The classes are conducted using Zoom Meetings video conferencing with online chat. \nMaximum attendance is 10 people. \nYou 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.) \nIMPORTANT NOTE: Topics Around Grief sessions are different from TCFV support group meetings\, focussing on a particular topic\, 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 contact our 24/7  telephone support-line – 9888 4944 / 1300 064 068 – as Topics Around Grief sessions have a singular focus and cannot meet all needs. \nThe Facilitator: ANDREW WEATHERHEAD is the bereaved father of MAX and bereaved brother of CAROLINE. He served as TCFV President from 2015 to 2019\, has helped drive the organisation’s community education program\, and has facilitated a broad range of information sessions for TCFV.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*Phone*In case we need to contact you.Email*\n \n So we can send the online meeting address to you.Are you a member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Thank you for your interest in the Online Art Therapy session. \nAt present\, they are only available to TCF members. \n If you'd like to know more please give us a call on 1300 064 068. DateNumber of People*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/difference-commonalities/ LOCATION:Online\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tcfv-logo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR