BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Compassionate Friends Victoria - ECPv6.16.4//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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241025T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241025T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095354 CREATED:20230925T231500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T133808Z UID:12399-1729882800-1729893600@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Dia de los Muertos 2024 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Originating in Mexico\, Día de los Muertos is a ritual dating back 3000 years. It is a two-day festival for family and friends to come together to honour and celebrate the lives of their loved ones who have passed away. Their belief is that at midnight on October 31\, the spirits of loved ones can come down to enjoy the festivities that are prepared especially for them. \nOne of the biggest traditions of the festival is creating an offering of the favourite foods of their loved ones. The key purpose of this custom is a reminder of good memories and to show their loved ones that they are not forgotten. \nThis social evening at the centre is a chance for us to come together and share stories about our loved ones\, the stories that made us laugh\, the things that drove us crazy and everything in between. \nIt is a chance to celebrate the things that made each of them special\, with people who truly understand the joy in being able to talk about our children\, our siblings\, and our grandchildren. \nBring a photo that can be pinned up on a garland (not in a frame). \nBring a plate of food to share that is the one thing you think of when you think of your child’s\, sibling’s or grandchild’s favourite food. At previous year’s events we have had quiche\, chips\, donuts\, pies\, cakes and even a roast! \nAll family and friends welcome![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) \nWhen: Friday 25 October 2024 \nTime: 7.00pm – 10.00pm \nAt: TCFV Centre (229 Canterbury Road Canterbury) \nCost: Donations gratefully accepted \nRSVP: Wed 23 Oct 2024 \nOriginating in Mexico\, Día de los Muertos is a ritual dating back 3000 years. It is a two-day festival for family and friends to come together to honour and celebrate the lives of their loved ones who have passed away. Their belief is that at midnight on October 31\, the spirits of loved ones can come down to enjoy the festivities that are prepared especially for them. \nOne of the biggest traditions of the festival is creating an offering of the favourite foods of their loved ones. The key purpose of this custom is a reminder of good memories and to show their loved ones that they are not forgotten. \nThis social evening at the centre is a chance for us to come together and share stories about our loved ones\, the stories that made us laugh\, the things that drove us crazy and everything in between. \nIt is a chance to celebrate the things that made each of them special\, with people who truly understand the joy in being able to talk about our children\, our siblings\, and our grandchildren. \nBring a photo that can be pinned up on a garland (not in a frame). \nBring a plate of food to share that is the one thing you think of when you think of your child’s\, sibling’s or grandchild’s favourite food. At previous year’s events we have had quiche\, chips\, donuts\, pies\, cakes and even a roast! \nEnjoy a glass of Sangria and experience a different culture’s way of honouring their loved ones.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please register your attendance by completing the form below:[/vc_column_text]This registration form has expired. We will be accepting no new registrations. [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/dia-de-los-muertos-2024/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dia-de-los-muertos.jpg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241006T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095354 CREATED:20240729T065216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T000210Z UID:13874-1728223200-1728234000@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:TCFV Annual General Meeting Sunday\, 6th October 2024 at 2.00 pm DESCRIPTION:Notice of Annual General Meeting  \nSunday\, 6 October 2024 at 2.00 pm          \n229 Canterbury Rd\, Canterbury 3126 (Melways 46 E11) \nDear Members\, \nYou are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The Compassionate Friends Victoria. \nDate: Sunday\, 6 October 2024\nTime: 2:00 PM\nVenue: 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury \nOnline Venue: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81855514144 (Meeting ID: 818 5551 4144) \nThis is an important occasion for us to review the past year\, discuss our future plans\, elect Board Members and recognise our 2024 Rhys Harmer Volunteer Award Winners. Your participation and input are highly valued as we continue to support and strengthen our community. \nAgenda: \n\nWelcome and Introduction\nApologies\nMinutes of the Previous AGM\nCEO Report\nPresident’s Report\nTreasurer’s Report\nElections\nRhys Harmer Award Winners\nGeneral Business\nClose of Meeting\n\nAfternoon tea will be provided after the meeting. We look forward to your attendance and contributions. \nDue to capacity limits\, please register for face-to-face attendance\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n People Attending*Please let us know how many people you are registering to attend.If more than one attendee\, please include names of additional attendeesDietary requirementsList any dietary requirements you may have.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAll are\, however\, welcome via online zoom at \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81855514144 (Meeting ID: 818 5551 4144) \nPlease note this is not a grief-sharing event. URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/agm-2024/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240803T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240803T163000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095354 CREATED:20240523T015306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T050348Z UID:13556-1722693600-1722702600@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Topics Around Grief - Early Grief DESCRIPTION:Please note: this session is now booked out.\nHowever there may be other events of interest: we are offering other Saturday afternoon workshops and other events over these upcoming months\, including a grief retreat in October. \n  \n  \nTopics Around Grief – Early Grief\n(1 – 4 years Bereaved) \nThe Compassionate Friends Victoria invites you to join us in this special discussion\nforum around early grief. \nGroup Facilitators & long term TCFV members\, Jon & Sue Stebbins are the bereaved parents of Matthew\, 18. Over the 30 years since Matthew’s death\, they have utilised their lived experience and counselling experience & qualifications to develop and consolidate TCFV’s peer support program. \nDate – Saturday 3 August 2024\nTime – 2pm – 4.30pm\nWhere – TCFV Centre Canterbury\nRSVP – 31 July 2024\nEnquiries – dianner@tcfv.org.au \n  URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/early-grief/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Early-Grief-Sat-3-Aug-.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240720T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240720T163000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095354 CREATED:20240523T014240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T020527Z UID:13552-1721484000-1721493000@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Topics Around Grief - Impact and Support after Suicide DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Topics Around Grief\nImpact and Support after Suicide \nThe Compassionate Friends Victoria invites you to join us in this special discussion\nforum to explore the impact and support after Suicide. \nGroup Facilitators & long term TCFV members\, Jon & Sue Stebbins are the bereaved parents of Matthew\, 18. Over the 30 years since Matthew’s death they have utilised their lived experience and\ncounselling experience & qualifications to develop and consolidate TCFV’s peer support program. \nDate – Saturday 20 July 2024\nTime – 2pm – 4.30pm\nWhere – TCFV Centre Canterbury\nRSVP – 17 July 2024\nEnquiries – dianner@tcfv.org.au \n\n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a bereaved member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Please contact 1300 064 068 to discuss membership with TCFVName*Phone*Email*\n \n DateNumber of People* URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/impact-and-support-after-suicide/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Impact-and-Support-After-Suicide.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240621T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240621T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095354 CREATED:20240414T120935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T121024Z UID:13417-1718996400-1719007200@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Gathering 2024 DESCRIPTION:In olden times\, the Winter Solstice was a time of reflection and of welcoming the return of light. \nWe would be delighted to have you join us at our TCFV Winter Solstice Gathering for an evening of light and hope in a warm & welcoming environment. \nWhen: Friday 21 June 2024\nTime: 7.00pm – 10.00pm\nWhere: TCFV Canterbury Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury \nFire Release Ceremony \nMusic & Readings \nRefreshments provided \n  \nRegister Attendance Here \nThis event has reached its entry limit. Consider signing up for the waiting list.\n\n\n \n \n Waiting list form.\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands \n \n \n Number of People URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/winter-solstice-gathering-2024/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:Community,General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Winter-Solstice-photo-2024.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T163000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095354 CREATED:20240229T123720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T124317Z UID:13112-1717250400-1717259400@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Topics Around Grief - Loss of an Only Child DESCRIPTION:Topics Around Grief\nDeath of an only Child \nThe Compassionate Friends Victoria invites you to join us in this special discussion\nforum to explore the challenges of coping with the death of an only child \nJan Harrison\, Group Leader\, Board Member\, Centre Volunteer and bereaved mother of Melissa\, will be facilitating this group. \nDate – Saturday 1st June\, 2024\nTime – 2pm – 4.30pm\nWhere – TCFV Centre Canterbury\nRSVP – 29th May\, 2024\nEnquiries – dianner@tcfv.org.au \n\n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a bereaved member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Please contact 1300 064 068 to discuss membership with TCFVName*Phone*Email*\n \n DateNumber of People* URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/loss-of-an-only-child/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Untitled-design.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240516T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095354 CREATED:20240418T002558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T003209Z UID:13430-1715886000-1715893200@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Information Night for the Newly Bereaved DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We send a heartfelt invitation to all those newly bereaved families in our community to come and visit us at The Centre\, here at 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury. \nThis is a time to get together with other newly bereaved families in a safe and caring environment\, where you will be able to find out about all the support and services you can access at TCFV. \nServices and support such as groups\, social groups\, selfcare\, grief workshops\, events both social and memorial\, retreat accommodation and more. \nOur doors will open at 6.45pm ready for a 7.00pm start\, we will be providing supper and aim to finish at 9.00pm.  \nRSVP: Tuesday 14 May \nAny enquires please email Jenny at jennyg@tcfv.org.au or call the office on 03 9888 4034 (Tue-Thurs)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please register your attendance by completing the form below:[/vc_column_text]\n \n * Denotes a required fieldName*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n \n \n Postcode\n \n \n PhoneEmail*\n \n Dietary RequirementsPlease provide us any dietary requirements.\n \n \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/information-newly-bereaved-may/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/428629451_811197287714094_3223429703195779972_n.jpg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240504T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240504T163000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095354 CREATED:20240229T122215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T043438Z UID:13107-1714831200-1714840200@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Topics Around Grief - Grandparents Grief DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Topics Around Grief\nDeath of a grandchild \nThe Compassionate Friends Victoria invite you to join us in this special discussion\nforum to explore the challenges of coping with the death of a grandchild. \nDi Freshney & Deb Dillon TCFV members and bereaved grandmothers\, will be facilitating this group. \nDate – Saturday 4th May\, 2024\nTime – 2pm – 4.30pm\nWhere – TCFV Centre Canterbury\nRSVP – 1st May\, 2024\nEnquiries – dianner@tcfv.org.au \nThis event has been cancelled.\n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a bereaved member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Please contact 1300 064 068 to discuss membership with TCFVName*Phone*Email*\n \n DateNumber of People*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/grandparents/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Untitled-design.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240418T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240418T210000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095354 CREATED:20240326T053533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T002317Z UID:13286-1713466800-1713474000@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Information Night for the Newly Bereaved - EVENT POSTPONED TO 16 MAY 2024 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]POSTPONED TO 16 MAY 2024 \nWe send a heartfelt invitation to all those newly bereaved families in our community to come and visit us at The Centre\, here at 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury. \nThis is a time to get together with other newly bereaved families in a safe and caring environment\, where you will be able to find out about all the support and services you can access at TCFV. \nServices and support such as groups\, social groups\, selfcare\, grief workshops\, events both social and memorial\, retreat accommodation and more. \nOur doors will open at 6.45pm ready for a 7.00pm start\, we will be providing supper and aim to finish at 9.00pm.  \nRSVP: Tuesday 16th April \nAny enquires please email Jenny at jennyg@tcfv.org.au or call the office on 03 9888 4034 (Tue-Thurs) \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please register your attendance by completing the form below:[/vc_column_text]\n \n * Denotes a required fieldName*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n \n \n Postcode\n \n \n PhoneEmail*\n \n Dietary RequirementsPlease provide us any dietary requirements.\n \n \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/information-newly-bereaved/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/428629451_811197287714094_3223429703195779972_n.jpg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240406T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240406T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095354 CREATED:20240228T210220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T055240Z UID:13102-1712408400-1712415600@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Topics Around Grief - Death of a Young Child DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Topics Around Grief\nDeath of a Young Child \nThis event has been postponed. We apologise for the inconvenience.\nThis discussion forum provides a platform for TCFV members to discuss the unique challenges of coping with the death of a young child. \nTCFV CEO Alex Hamilton and Bereaved Mother of 4-month-old River\, will be facilitating this group. \nDate: Saturday\, April 6\, 2024. \nTime: 1pm – 3.00pm (Feel welcome to arrive from 12.45pm onwards) \nHeld at: TCFV Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury \nRSVP: Wednesday 3 April 2024.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Number of people*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/youngchild-april-2024/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Untitled-design.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231117T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231117T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095354 CREATED:20210624T001025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T101820Z UID:8727-1700245800-1700256600@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Cook & Chat for Bereaved Men DESCRIPTION:We extend a warm and heartfelt invitation to all the wonderful men in our TCFV community to join us for a delightful BBQ Night. This special evening is dedicated to our bereaved fathers\, brothers\, and grandfathers. \nWe wholeheartedly encourage you to come and be a part of this gathering\, where you can connect and converse with other men who have also experienced loss. This event is designed to foster a sense of togetherness and promote well-being\, all while offering you an opportunity to navigate your grief in the company of supportive friends. \nTo make this evening even more enjoyable\, we will be providing food for a delicious BBQ meal and refreshing soft drinks. And if you’d like\, please feel free to bring a couple of your favorite beverages to enhance the experience. \nWe look forward to sharing this evening of warmth\, support\, and connection with you. Please mark the date on your calendar\, and we can’t wait to welcome you with open hearts. \n \n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please register your attendance by completing the form below:[/vc_column_text]Submissions have closed. [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/cook-and-chat-nov/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Picture1.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231022T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231022T170000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095354 CREATED:20230801T000708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T000822Z UID:12197-1697983200-1697994000@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:TCFV Annual General Meeting Sunday\, 22nd October 2023 at 2.00 pm DESCRIPTION:Notice of Annual General Meeting  \nSunday\, 22 October 2023 at 2.00 pm          \n229 Canterbury Rd\, Canterbury 3126 (Melways 46 E11) \n  \nThe AGM is an opportunity to connect with other members and to be updated with what is happening within the organisation. All members and their families are welcome! \nThe Rhys Harmer Award will be presented and a guest speaker invited. \nReports will be accepted at the meeting\, and in the event of vacant board positions\, an election will take place. \n  \nBoard member nomination forms are available from the Centre for any member who is interested in being on the Board of Management.  Nominations must be submitted to theresay@tcfv.org.au before 13 October 2023\, 3pm. For further information please contact the above email or the office phone on 9888 4034. \nAfternoon tea will be served following the AGM. \nDue to capacity limits\, please register for face-to-face attendance\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n People Attending*Please let us know how many people you are registering to attend.If more than one attendee\, please include names of additional attendeesDietary requirementsList any dietary requirements you may have.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nAll are\, however\, welcome via online zoom at \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83568478801 (Meeting ID: 835 6847 8801) \n  \nPlease note this is not a grief-sharing event. \nTheresa Yeo\, \nSecretary. URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/agm-2023/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230623T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230623T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20200205T223951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T014745Z UID:6353-1687545000-1687555800@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Gathering 2023 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n  \n\nThroughout 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. \nIn 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. \nThis 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. \n\nFire Release Ceremony\nMusic & Readings\nMulled Wine and Hot Chocolate\nToasted Marshmallows and Food to Warm the Heart\nConnecting with Friends\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please register your attendance by completing the form below:[/vc_column_text]This event has reached its entry limit. Consider signing up for the waiting list.\n\n\n \n \n Waiting list form.\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneAddress \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands \n \n \n Number 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/winter-solstice-2023/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Winter.jpg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230207T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20230206T024339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T031833Z UID:11318-1675794600-1675800000@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Canterbury Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe Book Club is a social group and an opportunity to discuss any book that we’ve read\, some books explore grief and bereavement but it’s not necessary that they do. \nThe Book Club does also offer the opportunity to explore the grief\, spirituality and self-help books that are available here in the TCFV Library. \nUnlike 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. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: The Book Club is different from TCFV support group meetings\, focussing instead on 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.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”violet” c_icon=”” active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-pencil” add_icon=”true” title=”Reserve your spot by clicking here” tab_id=”1476938965394-7c218087-6a1c”]Registration for this event are closed. [/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/book-0222/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-02-at-12.37.37-pm.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221212T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221212T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20220905T003114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T003213Z UID:10744-1670873400-1670873400@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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. \nThe 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. \nArt materials are provided on site.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”violet” c_icon=”” active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-pencil” add_icon=”true” title=”Reserve your spot by clicking here” tab_id=”1476938965394-7c218087-6a1c”]\n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a bereaved member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Please contact 1300 064 068 to discuss membership with TCFVName*Phone*Email*\n \n DateNumber of People*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/art-dec2022/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pexels-photo-4709870.jpeg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221206T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221206T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20220802T053213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T053248Z UID:10607-1670351400-1670356800@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Canterbury Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Book Club is an opportunity to discuss books that we’ve read which explore grief and bereavement. We will also look at books that examine subjects such as self-care and spirituality through the lens of grief. Furthermore\, the Book Club offers the opportunity to explore what’s available at the TCFV Library. \nUnlike 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. \nIMPORTANT 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.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”violet” c_icon=”” active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-pencil” add_icon=”true” title=”Reserve your spot by clicking here” tab_id=”1476938965394-7c218087-6a1c”]Registration for this event are closed. [/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/book-1222/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-02-at-12.37.37-pm.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221121T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221121T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20220905T003050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T003510Z UID:10742-1669059000-1669059000@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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. \nThe 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. \nArt materials are provided on site.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”violet” c_icon=”” active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-pencil” add_icon=”true” title=”Reserve your spot by clicking here” tab_id=”1476938965394-7c218087-6a1c”]\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a bereaved member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Please contact 1300 064 068 to discuss membership with TCFVName*Phone*Email*\n \n DateNumber of People*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/art-nov2022/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pexels-photo-4709870.jpeg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221108T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221108T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20230206T024346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T024346Z UID:11319-1667932200-1667937600@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Canterbury Book Club Copy DESCRIPTION:  \n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPlease note: due to Melbourne Cup holiday\, the November meeting will run the second Tuesday of the month. \nThe Book Club is an opportunity to discuss books that we’ve read which explore grief and bereavement. We will also look at books that examine subjects such as self-care and spirituality through the lens of grief. Furthermore\, the Book Club offers the opportunity to explore what’s available at the TCFV Library. \nUnlike 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. \nIMPORTANT 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.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”violet” c_icon=”” active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-pencil” add_icon=”true” title=”Reserve your spot by clicking here” tab_id=”1476938965394-7c218087-6a1c”]Registration for this event are closed. [/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/book-1122-copy-2/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-02-at-12.37.37-pm.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221108T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221108T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20220802T053122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T011516Z UID:10605-1667932200-1667937600@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Canterbury Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPlease note: due to Melbourne Cup holiday\, the November meeting will run the second Tuesday of the month. \nThe Book Club is an opportunity to discuss books that we’ve read which explore grief and bereavement. We will also look at books that examine subjects such as self-care and spirituality through the lens of grief. Furthermore\, the Book Club offers the opportunity to explore what’s available at the TCFV Library. \nUnlike 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. \nIMPORTANT 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.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”violet” c_icon=”” active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-pencil” add_icon=”true” title=”Reserve your spot by clicking here” tab_id=”1476938965394-7c218087-6a1c”]Registration for this event are closed. [/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/book-1122/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-02-at-12.37.37-pm.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221028T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221028T210000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20220727T224926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T040625Z UID:10576-1666981800-1666990800@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Dia de los Muertos DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Originating in Mexico\, Día de los Muertos is a ritual dating back 3000 years. It is a two-day festival for family and friends to come together to honour and celebrate the lives of their loved ones who have passed away. Their belief is that at midnight on October 31\, the spirits of loved ones can come down to enjoy the festivities that are prepared especially for them. \nOne of the biggest traditions of the festival is creating an offering of the favourite foods of their loved ones. The key purpose of this custom is a reminder of good memories and to show their loved ones that they are not forgotten. \nThis social evening at the centre is a chance for us to come together and share stories about our loved ones\, the stories that made us laugh\, the things that drove us crazy and everything in between. \nIt is a chance to celebrate the things that made each of them special\, with people who truly understand the joy in being able to talk about our children\, our brothers and sisters and our grandchildren. \nBring a photo that can be pinned up on a garland (not in a frame). \nBring a plate of food to share that is the one thing you think of when you think of your child’s\, sibling’s or grandchild’s favourite food. At previous year’s events we have had quiche\, chips\, donuts\, pies\, cakes and even a roast! \nAll family and friends welcome![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please register your attendance by completing the form below:[/vc_column_text]This registration form has expired. We will be accepting no new registrations. [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/dia-de-los-muertos-2-copy/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dia-de-los-muertos.jpg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221009T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221009T170000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20220903T122354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T142639Z UID:10717-1665324000-1665334800@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:TCFV Annual General Meeting Sunday\, 9th October 2022 at 2.00 pm DESCRIPTION:Notice of Annual General Meeting \nSunday\, 9th October 2022 at 2.00 pm \n229 Canterbury Rd\, Canterbury 3126 (Melways 46 E11) \nThe AGM is an opportunity to connect with other members and to be updated with what is happening within the organisation. All members and their families are welcome! \nThe Rhys Harmer Award will be presented. Marcelle Mogg\, CEO of Mental Health Victoria\, our peak body\, has graciously accepted to be our invitation to be our guest speaker. \nReports will be accepted at the meeting as well as appointment of an auditor. In the event of vacant board positions\, an election will take place. \nBoard member nomination forms are available from the Centre for any member who is interested in being on the Board of Management*. For further information please email: tcfceo@compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au or contact the office on: 9888 4034. \nAfternoon tea will be served following the AGM. \nDensity limits apply for the physical venue and thus face to face attendance is unfortunately by invitation only. All are\, however\, welcome via online zoom at \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82859870654 (Meeting ID: 828 5987 0654) \nPlease note this is not a grief sharing event. \nTheresa Yeo\,\nSecretary.  \n*Nominations close 30th September 2022\, 3pm \n  \nFor board nomination or to vote at our AGM on 9.10.2022\, membership must be renewed more than 10 business days ahead.   \nFor TCFV membership renewal 2022/23\, please go to https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/renewmembership/ or call 98884034.  \nNew members joined between 1.7.21-30.6.22\, your membership renewal is not due until after 1.7.23. \n  URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/10717/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-tcfv-600x300.jpg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221004T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221004T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20220802T052947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T053027Z UID:10603-1664908200-1664913600@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Canterbury Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Book Club is an opportunity to discuss books that we’ve read which explore grief and bereavement. We will also look at books that examine subjects such as self-care and spirituality through the lens of grief. Furthermore\, the Book Club offers the opportunity to explore what’s available at the TCFV Library. \nUnlike 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. \nIMPORTANT 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.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”violet” c_icon=”” active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-pencil” add_icon=”true” title=”Reserve your spot by clicking here” tab_id=”1476938965394-7c218087-6a1c”]Registration for this event are closed. [/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/book-1022/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-02-at-12.37.37-pm.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220914T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220914T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20220728T062506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T062934Z UID:10579-1663149600-1663156800@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Long time Bereaved Morning Tea DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite all our long time bereaved members to Morning Tea with Jo Knoll and Judy Dowling \nThis is open to anyone the would like to come but it is more for those who don’t go to support group any more and would like to catch up with other long time members and volunteers who they may have not seen in awhile. \n(Long time bereaved is 15 plus years) \nRSPV: By Monday 12 September   \n\n \n \n Bereaved Grandparents Morning Tea \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n People Attending*Please let us know how many people you are registering to attend.Please note any special dietary requirements\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/morning-tea-march-copy/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:Community,General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/morning-tea.jpg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220906T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220906T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20220802T023150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T043915Z UID:10589-1662489000-1662494400@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Canterbury Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Book Club is an opportunity to discuss books that we’ve read which explore grief and bereavement. We will also look at books that examine subjects such as self-care and spirituality through the lens of grief. Furthermore\, the Book Club offers the opportunity to explore what’s available at the TCFV Library. \nUnlike 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. \nIMPORTANT 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.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”violet” c_icon=”” active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-pencil” add_icon=”true” title=”Reserve your spot by clicking here” tab_id=”1476938965394-7c218087-6a1c”]Registration for this event are closed. [/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/book-0922/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-02-at-12.37.37-pm.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220902T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220902T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20220728T063154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T063609Z UID:10583-1662143400-1662154200@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Cook & Chat for Bereaved Men DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n \nWe would like to welcome all the men within TCFV to our second Cook & Chat. It is open to all our bereaved fathers\, brothers and grandfathers. Please come along to mix and chat with other bereaved men in a relaxed\, welcoming environment. This event supports a sense of mateship and wellbeing\, while dealing with your grief as well. \nWe are opening our doors\, providing the space for you all to get together. We will provide the food and soft drinks for the BBQ.  You are welcome to BYO a couple of drinks of your choice\, if you wish to do so. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please register your attendance by completing the form below:[/vc_column_text]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n People Attending*Please let us know how many people you are registering to attend.\n \n \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/cook-and-chat-copy-2/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Picture1.png GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220815T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220815T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20220614T032920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T033024Z UID:10330-1660591800-1660591800@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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. \nThe 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. \nArt materials are provided on site.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”violet” c_icon=”” active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-pencil” add_icon=”true” title=”Reserve your spot by clicking here” tab_id=”1476938965394-7c218087-6a1c”]\n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a bereaved member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Please contact 1300 064 068 to discuss membership with TCFVName*Phone*Email*\n \n DateNumber of People*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/art-august/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pexels-photo-4709870.jpeg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220718T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220718T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20220614T032807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T033118Z UID:10328-1658172600-1658172600@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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. \nThe 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. \nArt materials are provided on site.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”violet” c_icon=”” active_section=”999″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-pencil” add_icon=”true” title=”Reserve your spot by clicking here” tab_id=”1476938965394-7c218087-6a1c”]\n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Are you a bereaved member of The Compassionate Friends Victoria?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Please contact 1300 064 068 to discuss membership with TCFVName*Phone*Email*\n \n DateNumber of People*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/art-july/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pexels-photo-4709870.jpeg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220618T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220618T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20220414T023226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T222838Z UID:10070-1655546400-1655564400@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Volunteering Information Sessions at TCFV DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you thought about volunteering at TCFV? \nA Special Invitation to attend \nVolunteering Information Sessions at TCFV \nTCFV would like to invite you to come along to the Centre to find out about volunteering. \nAt these Information sessions\, you will hear bereaved parent\, sibling and grandparent volunteers talk about their experience of volunteering and find out about the specific opportunities there are to volunteer with TCFV. \nMany bereaved members find that volunteering helps them in their grief journey. \n“Some members needed to be around other people and found that volunteering at TCFV provided a safe place for them to be with others without the pressure to work.” \n“Volunteer work at TCFV gave me a purpose and filled the void in my life. It gave me purpose to get out of bed. I had to get myself to TCFV one day a week.” \n“Now\, I still go to the group but volunteering and being active has become more relevant.” \n“I got a lot from volunteering at TCFV. It kept me busy and I could channel my grief in different ways through helping.” \nThere are a number of different volunteer roles at TCFV\, both at the Centre or at home. \n\nThese include: \n\nCommunity Education- talks to health professionals and the community to increase understanding of grief.\nHelp to organise an event for fundraising\, education or a workshop for bereavement support and information.\nCentre work – writing personal anniversary cards\, helping at the Centre with administration or in the library.\nWriting an article for the TCFV magazine\, proofread or help to mailout the magazine.\nDraft a grant application for TCFV funding.\nMonitoring social media and other marketing outlets etc.\n\nSome volunteer roles require TCFV training. These include: \n\nTelephone answering for daytime\, nights or weekends\nGroup leadership and group leader supporters\nChat Responders (siblings)\n\nThe sessions will be held on Saturday 18th June. \n10.00am – 12.00pm Information regarding all volunteering roles\n1:00pm – 3:00pm Information regarding volunteering for Community Education   \nYou are invited to attend just one or both sessions.\nPlease tick the box if you would like to stay for lunch (please advise of dietary requirements) \nTCFV Centre 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please register your attendance by completing the form below:[/vc_column_text]\n \n * Denotes a required fieldName*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n \n \n Postcode\n \n \n PhoneEmail*\n \n Dietary RequirementsPlease provide us any dietary requirements.\n \n \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/volunteer-information-sessions/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Volunteer.jpg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20220330T225013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T003024Z UID:10005-1655287200-1655294400@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Special Morning Tea in memory of Margaret Harmer OAM DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you to a special morning tea in memory of Margaret Harmer OAM. \nPlease come along to mix and chat with other TCFV members as we reminisce about our late co-founder Margaret. \n  \nRSPV: By Friday 10th June  \n\n \n \n Bereaved Grandparents Morning Tea \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n People Attending*Please let us know how many people you are registering to attend.Please note any special dietary requirements\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/special-morning-tea/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:Community,General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Margaret-Harmers-Morning-Tea-15.6.22.jpg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220604T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T095355 CREATED:20200207T024610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220604T065810Z UID:6363-1654351200-1654358400@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Dimensions of Grief: Exploring Spirituality DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please register to attend these bi-monthly discussion forums which provide a 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. \nSpirituality\, as stated\, is defined as very broadly based\, ‘non-denominational’\, grounded in personal and lived experience and based within the explicit theoretical frameworks of Bereavement theory and practice as well as Psychology/Transpersonal Psychology. \nTranspersonal Psychology has been defined as: “…the field of psychology which integrates psychological concepts\, theories\, and methods with the subject matter and practices of the spiritual disciplines. It uses both quantitative and qualitative methods; its central concepts are non-duality\, self-transcendence\, and optimal human development and mental health.” (Davis\, John V. (2003). Transpersonal Psychology. In Taylor\, B. and Kaplan\, J.\, Eds. The Encyclopedia of Religion and Nature. Bristol\, England: Thoemmes Continuum. p 203.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Register your place for this session by completing this form.[/vc_column_text]\n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Number 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/spirituality-june-4/ LOCATION:The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre\, 229 Canterbury Road\, Canterbury\, Victoria\, 3126\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,spirituality,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/people-3214687_960_720a.jpg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=229 Canterbury Road:geo:145.081046,-37.823849 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR