Who we are …

The Compassionate Friends (TCF) NSW is a not for profit organisation that provides peer support to bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents after the tragic loss of a child.

We are a registered charity and coordinate approximately 30 chapters throughout NSW

Our mission is to assist families in the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child and to provide information to help others be supportive.

We offer friendship and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause.

All bereaved family members are welcome.

Our Board

TCF NSW has an acting and elected Board, led by our President:

  • Chris Hardwicke (President)

  • Kate Rice

  • Peter Rappo

  • Maree Arkell

  • Caitriona Farrell

  • Kym Bailey

Our President writes a quarterly message to the membership. Read our President’s message.

Administration team

Our office administrators, Joy Rappo and Jo Moses run The Pitt Street Centre.

These people help us communicate our message:

  • Focus magazine editorial team

  • Facebook editor – Ann McGill

To learn more about the extended TCF NSW family, please see our chapters

Find contact details of key personnel.

TCF NSW Constitution