This page will be updated monthly with latest information on the services and programmes from the Community Care and Wellbeing team at SMCT.
If you would like to provide us feedback about the programs or have suggestions to strengthen our connection to the community, please feel free to contact us at care@smct.org.au or fill out the feedback form on this page.
CCW April 2025 Program
Sunday 4 May 2025 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Miscarriage Awareness Day Event with formal opening of memorial garden
Join us to acknowledge National Miscarriage Awareness Day followed by the formal opening of the miscarriage / early pregnancy loss memorial garden.Venue: The Sanctuary, Bunurong Memorial Park
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm.
Cost: No charge.
RSVP: Click here
Bookings are essential by Sunday 27 April.
Enquires: care@smct.org.au or 0428 213 77
Wednesday 7 May 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Navigating Grief
Navigating Grief Facilitated group discussion. Discuss the emotional, physical, and spiritual ways we can help to support ourselves during times of despair and sorrow.Topic: Managing difficult dates/events. Looking at strategies to support grievers coming into anniversaries, yearly events and birth dates.
Cost: Free
Location: Bunurong Memorial Park
Saturday 10 May 2025 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
Complimentary Mother’s Day Picnic Hamper
We are offering a limited number of complimentary Mother's Day picnic lunch hampers for one.
Time: Collection is between 10:00am – 1:00pm
Please note: All hampers are currently booked out. Join the waiting list here.
Saturday 10 May 2025 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
Forgotten Chinese Graves
This 2-hour tour will introduce the Chinese graves established in 1852. Participants will discover the locations of some of these hidden graves and learn about the individuals.
Location: Melbourne General Cemetery. Meet at the main entry gate on College Crescent.
Booking: Forgotten Chinese Graves – National Trust
Sunday 25 May 2025 02:00 am
Guided Tour: Law Week Walk Mishap or Murder?
Come and listen to fascinating stories and decide was it a mishap or was it a murder? Meet at the front gate at 2:00pm.
Location: Brighton General Cemetery
Bookings: Lois on 9558 4248
Tuesday 27 May 2025 01:45 pm
Guided Tour: Frederick Sargood and his Intertwining Family Tree
Location: St Kilda Cemetery
Meet at the Dandenong Road pavilion.1:45pm for a 2:00pm start.
Bookings and cost enquiries: Geoff on 0448 740 195 or email foskcorg@gmail.com
Sunday 25 May 2025 01:30 pm
Guided Tour: They Gave Their All For Us
A military theme which includes stories of service personnel buried at Cheltenham Pioneer cemetery who served in WW1.
Location: Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery
Bookings and cost enquiries: info@focrc.or
Wednesday 28 May 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Talking Grief Support Group
A facilitated group discussion which offers a social and supportive environment where memories, experiences and challenges can be shared.
To join and confirm location please call Grief Australia on (03) 9265 2100 or 1800 642 066. 10:30am – 12:00pm. No charge.
Location: Springvale Botanical Cemetery
Save the Date: Grief Retreat
After the success of our first Grief Retreat last October, we are pleased to announce that the first of two day-long Grief Retreats will be held on Saturday 26 July at Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
A range of offerings will be available with a focus on wellbeing, taking care of yourself during grief, remembering those we've lost and connecting with others with shared experiences
Location: Springvale Botanical Cemetery
