‘Hearken O Daughter: Three Sisters from New Zealand Travel to Waco. Only Two Return…’ – By Grace J. Adams and Poia Alpha On April 19 1993, on a remote property called Mount Carmel in Waco, Texas, 76 people who were part of the Branch Davidian cult died when their compound caught fire after a 51…
CIFS provides information, support and guidance to people and families affected by cults, high-control groups and coercive environments. Our email and telephone consultations are provided by CIFS volunteers with relevant experience and knowledge. These conversations are intended to provide an opportunity to discuss your situation, ask questions and explore possible options for what you might…
These meetings are for Ex members of cults as well as family and friends interested in support. We often have a keynote speaker followed by Q&A.
Ex-member Support Groups Our zoom support meetings for ex members provide a safe space to connect and share experience. If you would like to attend please send a note of interest to info@cifs.org.au with your name, the name of the group you left, and times you would be available for a short interview by phone. This…
CIFS 2026 Retreat CIFS is pleased to announce our 2026 Retreat Weekend, being held in Melbourne on 17 and 18 October 2026. The retreat will be led by Tore Tore Klevjer and Renee Spencer and will provide an opportunity for people with lived experience of high-control groups and coercive environments to come together in a…