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Community Care & Wellbeing The Community Care & Wellbeing Program provides resources and support to help you through the grieving process.

Whether you're seeking tools for your own healing or exploring other avenues of grief care, we’re here for you. At Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT), we understand that losing a loved one is never easy. Our Community Care & Wellbeing Program (CCW) offers support through carefully selected partnerships, providing the tools and resources you need to navigate your grief. We’re here to create a safe space for connection, bringing you closer to a network of support that can help you through this challenging time. The program also includes various general-interest activities designed to normalise conversations about death and dying and foster a connection with our cemeteries and memorial parks. Our services are open to everyone—no matter where your loved one rests.

SMCT is proud to support Red Nose by hosting Melbourne’s Walk to Remember 2026 at Bunurong Memorial Park.The event bring...
08/10/2026

SMCT is proud to support Red Nose by hosting Melbourne’s Walk to Remember 2026 at Bunurong Memorial Park.
The event brings together bereaved parents, siblings, grandparents, family members, friends and supporters to honour babies and children who have died, and connect with others who understand loss.
The day will include remembrance activities, activities for children, a short symbolic walk around Lake Australis and a picnic lunch.
We look forward to welcoming the Red Nose Australia community to Bunurong Memorial Park and continuing our shared commitment to supporting bereaved families.
For event details and registration, visit .https://rednose.org.au/events/walk-to-remember-2026/

If you are grieving the death of someone by su***de, you are not alone.SMCT and Grief Australia are hosting a small, com...
31/08/2026

If you are grieving the death of someone by su***de, you are not alone.
SMCT and Grief Australia are hosting a small, compassionate one-day Grief Retreat at Bunurong Memorial Park, offering a supportive space to reflect, connect and be with others who understand this unique experience of loss.
The day includes guided workshops, creative expression activities and sound healing, with participation always at your own pace.
📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
🕤 9:30am–3:30pm
📍 The Sanctuary, Bunurong Memorial Park
🎟️ $60 | Limited to 25 places

Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/grief-retreat-su***de-bereavement-tickets-1994631468416?aff=organicsocial
Questions? 0428 213 776 | [email protected]

Registrations close Friday 4 September.



If you’ve lost someone to su***de, join us for a gentle, supportive Grief Retreat at Bunurong Memorial Park, presented w...
30/07/2026

If you’ve lost someone to su***de, join us for a gentle, supportive Grief Retreat at Bunurong Memorial Park, presented with Grief Australia.
Take part in guided workshops, creative activities, sound healing and connect with others who understand.

📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
⏰ 9:30am–3:30pm
📍 Bunurong Memorial Park
💲 $60
🎟️ Limited places, please register by Friday 4 September.

Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/grief-retreat-su***de-bereavement-tickets-1994631468416?aff=organicsocial
Questions? 0428 213 776 | [email protected]



It was our privilege to welcome you to Springvale Botanical Cemetery for the Grief Retreat. We were glad we could help y...
24/06/2026

It was our privilege to welcome you to Springvale Botanical Cemetery for the Grief Retreat. We were glad we could help you prioritise your own wellbeing, and share a day of care, compassion, and connection with you.

We understand that events like this can feel daunting. Thank you for taking that brave step and for bringing an open heart.

We truly appreciate the time you dedicated to yourself, as well as your willingness to connect with others. Navigating the loss of someone close is deeply challenging, and while we cannot take that pain away, we hope you left on Saturday with some helpful tools to support your grief journey. Please remember that in your grief, you are never alone.

Take time to understand your grief in a supportive space.Navigating loss is a deeply personal experience, but you do not...
03/06/2026

Take time to understand your grief in a supportive space.
Navigating loss is a deeply personal experience, but you do not have to walk that path entirely alone.

If you are seeking a safe, guided environment to process your feelings and learn practical coping strategies, we warmly invite you to our day-long Grief Retreat at Springvale Botanical Cemetery on Saturday, 13 June 2026.

To ensure every attendee receives the care, space, and support they need, we keep the capacity for this retreat small. Spaces are strictly limited, and registrations must close on Sunday, 07 June 2026.

If you have been considering attending, please take a moment today to secure your place.

To read more about what the day involves or to register your attendance, please visit our website: https://www.smct.org.au/events/grief-retreat-springvale


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To hear their name is to hold them close.There is a profound power in speaking the names of the babies and children we c...
08/03/2026

To hear their name is to hold them close.

There is a profound power in speaking the names of the babies and children we carry in our hearts. It is a simple act, but one that ensures they are recognized, honoured, and remembered.

We are privileged to once again support our friends at Red Nose Australia for the third annual Melbourne Say Their Name Day Remembrance Service.

This year, we invite families to bring a photo or a special memento of their baby or child to place on our remembrance table.

Our Community Care & Wellbeing team has been working closely with Red Nose to ensure this service provides a warm, gentle space for connection and reflection.
We look forward to gathering with you to speak their names and hold space for one another.

Event Details:
Saturday 28th of March 2026
10:30am - 12:30pm
Stratus reflection space
Bunurong Memorial Park

Grief rarely walks alone. Often, guilt walks beside it.For those who have lost a baby, child, or grandchild, the weight ...
11/02/2026

Grief rarely walks alone. Often, guilt walks beside it.

For those who have lost a baby, child, or grandchild, the weight of "what if" can be heavy. Guilt for what we wish we’d done differently, for surviving, or even for moments of joy.

This month, you are invited to a special Mindful Circle at the Centre for Care & Wellbeing, focusing on softening and releasing that guilt.
In a beautiful collaboration between SMCT and Red Nose Australia, we have created a safe space where your grief can be acknowledged gently and held with compassion.

Facilitated by Fotini, an experienced mindfulness practitioner, this session will guide you through:

• A meditation infused with healing sounds
• Space to meet yourself with compassion
• A time to simply rest and be

Event Details:

When: Friday, 27 February 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: The Centre for Care & Wellbeing, Springvale Botanical Cemetery (600 Princes Hwy, Springvale)

Who: Open to all - parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends supporting a loved one.

What to bring: A water bottle and a light blanket for comfort. (Mats, pillows, and eye masks are provided).

After the session, we invite you to stay for a coffee and gentle connection at Cafe Vita et flores.

Come as you are, and leave feeling a little lighter.
Spaces are limited.

Secure your spot here: https://www.smct.org.au/events/mindful-circle

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Third Drive, 600 Princess Highway
Springvale, VIC
3171

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+61387726111

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