First Light subsidised ticket: $75 ($85 for tickets purchased after 23 February 2025).

Full cost ticket: $180 ($190 for tickets purchased after 23 February 2025).

The full cost per person varies for each event based on state and venue costs. At a minimum it is expected that the cost to First Light will be $180 per person to run these luncheons.

First Light is committed to making support affordable for attendees and is working hard to fundraise a significant amount to subsidise this event, above the expected income from ticket sales. This will allow us to offer subsidised registrations and ensure as many people as possible can access this wonderful program.

If you are in a position to do so, we welcome you to donate additional funds to help with the delivery of these events and ensure others can also receive this support.

As part of our fundraising plan we hope to have some fully funded tickets available for those who are unable to attend due to financial stress. We  encourage you to reach out to Jo and Rebecca by email to enquire about these tickets. 

YES, we expect many people to arrive at the event having never met anyone else who is attending.

We promise that you won’t be the only person attending alone, and by taking the risk and joining us for this event you will meet people who get you, understand widowed grief, and may even make friendships that will last a lifetime. We will provide you with opportunities for connecting with other people throughout the event.

We also have a buddy program where we can connect you with either another first-time attendee or with someone who has attended First Light events in the past. If you would like to learn more or register your interest in being connected with another attendee please reach out to us at [email protected]

Our Widowed Support Luncheons are for anyone who has lost a life partner regardless of gender, age, religious background, sexual orientation, relationship status, and for those who have remarried/re-partnered as well. We’ve all lived through the loss of a life partner, and the energy created by this unique bond is incredible.

We would love to hold these luncheons in various locations throughout Australia. Initially, we are trialling  the luncheons in Melbourne and Perth. The support and demand for these events will determine if we can hold further events in other states in 2025.

No. In fact, the cost of tickets to attend the events are heavily subsidised (by approximately 60%) through fundraising, grants and sponsorships. This is important to us, as we want to make the event as affordable as possible for attendees.

To enable us to continue offering subsidised rates, we are actively seeking reputable sponsors to support these events. If you, your company, or someone in your circle would be interested in supporting the life-changing work of First Light, we’d love to talk! Please reach out to Rebecca by email if you are able to connect us with financial assistance. 

First Light Widowed Support Luncheons cancellation policy

This information and policy relate the 2025 First Light Widowed Support Luncheons

Cancellations by the delegate

Cancellation requests must be sent to [email protected]. Cancellations received at least two weeks prior to the event may be refunded, however, all refunds are subject to a $15 processing fee.

Due to commitments with the venue and suppliers, refunds are not available for cancellations received within two weeks of the luncheon.

Refunds will be returned via the same payment method as the original receipt of funds and processed within 14 days of your request.

An alternative attendee name and contact details may be provided in writing. No transfer or cancellations fees will be incurred. Depending on the notice given, dietary requirements may not be met on transfers.

Event changes

First Light reserves the right to change the format, content, location, timing and any other aspects of the event, and to postpone or cancel the event.

If the event is changed, postponed or cancelled we are not liable for costs, losses or expenses of any kind incurred by you in connection with attending the event.

Our liability in the event of cancellation is limited to refunding the ticket fee paid.

If the event is postponed or cancelled by First Light Widowed Association and you are unable to attend the re-scheduled event, we will refund your registration/ticket cost.

Yes, as a registered charity in Australia that is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), every donation over $2 is tax deductible in Australia.

We are registered with the ACNC. (The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is the national regulator of charities) and endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). We are covered by Item 1 of the table in the section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Donations are welcome when purchasing an event ticket. Alternatively, click here for more information or to make a donation.

First Light is a registered not-for-profit charity and every dollar we raise is put towards delivering our programs for our community. The generosity of our donors, volunteers sponsors is critical to the success of First Light.

There are many ways you can support us in delivering our Widowed Support Luncheons, including:

• making a donation
• fundraising
• covering the ticket cost of a widowed person who can’t afford to attend the event
• volunteering at the event
• providing sponsorship

If you are interested in any of the above, please contact us.