Ben Andrew AUSTIN
Family, friends and associates are invited to attend Ben’s funeral service at The Junction Oval/Cricket Victoria, Lakeside Drive, St Kilda
on Thursday 20th November, 2025 promptly commencing at 11am.
Attendees are encouraged to wear club jerseys, scarves or a splash of color in honour of Ben.
For those wishing to view the livestream please follow directions below.
Please allow time for parking as this is limited in the area. Car pooling or public transport is suggested.
Tram routes 16 and 96 provide the shortest walk to the oval, while routes 3,5,64 and 67 all stop at St Kilda Junction.
Windsor Train station (Sandringham line) is the nearest station, with a 15-20 minute walk to the Oval via Peel Street.
Private burial to follow – invite only
Sending all the love and support we have to Cooper and his family from the Team at Coles Endeavor Hills
The whole cricket community here at Fox Cricket are shattered to say goodbye. Farewell Ben and Rest in Peace.
Sending you to heaven as we say goodbye to you today. Love and prayers from all of us. Your smile and the love of life will always be remembered.
Angelina and Tim loved playing footy with you at school. Rest in peace.
From the Bigger family. Xxx
Dear Jace and Tracey,
My sincerest condolences on the loss of Ben.
I hope the formal celebration of his life this morning provides some peace and warmth in your hearts.
Wishing you strength moving forward.
Trish Dinon
Thinking of you all during this time. WMPS family
Dear Jace and Tracey,
I couldn’t be there in person, but I am watching the livestream and I am sending you and your family my love and support.
I can not begin to comprehend what you are going through.
Sending love from me and my family.
Erica, your our old FTGPS classmate.
a lovely tribute to a beautiful soul. Deepest sympathy. Marian Collins. (grandmother to one of Ben’s School mates Darcy.)
Rest in peace Ben
What an absolute champion of a young man, you lived and done so much in your 17 years of life .. you was here for a good time and certainly looks like you achieved that x
R.I.P young Ben xx
No words could ever express my condolences. God bless your gift Ben. Xxx rest peacefully bful boy