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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

Wednesday 2 April 2025 10:30 am to Wednesday 2 October 2024 12:00 pm

Navigating Grief

Facilitated group discussion.

Discuss the emotional, physical, and spiritual ways we can help to support ourselves during times of despair and sorrow.

Cost - Free

Location - Springvale Botanical Cemetery

Sunday 6 April 2025 11:00 am

Walk to Remember 2025

The Compassionate Friends Victoria Annual Walk to Remember is a time to honour your child, sibling or grandchild and connect with others walking the same journey. The event is open to family and friends.

11:00am arrival for 11:30am walk.

Location: Lawn 3, Princes Park, Carlton North.a

RSVP: Please register at www.tcfv.org.au/walk by Wednesday 2 April. Picnic lunch provided after the walk, please BYO picnic chair/rug.

Friday 11 April 2025 09:30 am

Flag Commemoration

Location: Brighton General Cemetery

50 Australian flags will be placed at the side of Veterans graves to publicly commemorate the role of our men and women during the Boer War, WW1 & WW2. Flags will come down on 28 April.

Held at the paved area outside the Office

RSVP: Please call Lois on 9558 4248

Thursday 10 April 2025 02:00 pm

Guided tour: ANZAC Walk

Location: Brighton General Cemetery

Visit 8 service persons who have been honoured with a flag. Come and hear the stories of brave and courageous people.

Meet near the front gate at 2:00pm

Booking: Please call Lois on 9558 4248

Friday 25 April 2025 06:00 am

ANZAC Dawn Service

Join our inaugural ANZAC Day Dawn Service as we reflect and remember the service and sacrifices of all who have served for our country.

Hosted in partnership with the Victorian RSL and the Office of Australian War Graves.

Location: Australian War Graves, Second Avenue. Entry via Princes Highway.

Time: Arrival from 6:00am for 6:30am service

Enquiries: care@smct.org.au

Sunday 27 April 2025 02:00 pm

Guided Tour: Unearthing artists

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

Wednesday 30 April 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.

Location: Springvale Botanical Cemetery

Cost: Free