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Metricon Charity Ride rasies $84,000
Thank you to the Metricon Charity Ride 2013 for contributing much needed funds to support families with life-threatening conditions.The group of cyclists covered more than 570 kilometres across ...
Our Generous Supporters
Very Special Kids relies on the continued support of corporates and the business sector through sponsorship, donations and service support. Here is who has helped us out over the past few months...
Debate raises over $237,000
This year’s event featured many memorable moments, including the debate taking on the appearance of a Rugby scrum in the last 5 minutes of the game! The AFL Team were awarded the overall w...
You can have your own Very Special Day or Week
By supporting the Piggy Bank Appeal you are helping us support families in your local community throughout their experience of caring for children with life-threatening illnesses, from diagnosis...
An amazing 24 hour event raises $190,000 for the Piggy Bank Appeal
The 24 hour Treadmill Challenge was a huge success – thank you to all those that participated in the challenge.
Thank you for your support in 2011
On behalf of all of us, we would like to thank our donors and volunteers for your support throughout this past year.
I am reminded during this Festive Season just how much Very ...
CBA Staff Ball raises $42,000 for Very Special Kids!
The Commonwealth Bank Staff Social and Charity Ball was held on the weekend and an outstanding $42,000 was raised for the Very Special Kids Piggy Bank Appeal.
The Commonwealth Bank ha...
It’s time to start saving for something special
Most of us had a piggy bank as a child to save for something really special, our iconic piggy banks are just bigger versions of the same thing, but the very special thing we’re sa...
Celebrating 100 Volunteer Training Programs
We’ve reached an impressive milestone this week with the start of the 100th Family Support Team Volunteer training program!
“Where would we be ...
We're looking for volunteers who want to have some FUN this September
Volunteering is a great way to support the Piggy Bank Appeal. Volunteers are needed to visit towns and suburbs to sell merchandise, collection donations and distribute informati...
Excellent result from ACHS Survey
Very Special Kids received a number of high ratings following the completion of the latest organisation wide survey by The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), achieving accreditat...
Metricon's 'very special' home
Metricon, now in their 4th year as a Major Partner of the Appeal, recently announced that they are partnering with Stockland, a leader in developing residential communities in Australia, to buil...
June Clothing Sale raises record amount!
Thank you to everybody who shopped till they dropped today at the Very Special Kids June Clothing Sale. You helped us to raise the most the sale has ever raised.... $41,500.
We ...
Very Special Kids needs volunteers in the Northern and Western Suburbs
As a Very Special Kids Family Support Volunteer, you can help ease the load by visiting families in their home, spending time with the child with the life-threatening illness or their siblings.<...
A hole in one success!
The golfing Gods were smiling on Tuesday 17 April for the 2012 Corporate Golf Day held at Kingston Heath Golf Club.
Participants enjoyed near perfect golfing conditions, showcasing it...
Win an iPhone 4S
If you become a Very Special Supporter between now and the 30 July 2012 you go in the draw for a chance to win a brand new 16g iPhone 4S.
Retirement of Very Special Kids Chairman – Andrew Penn
Andrew Penn has announced he will retire as Chairman of Very Special Kids in May 2012.
Mr Penn has served on the Board of Very Special Kids since 2003 and became Chairman in 2004. He ...
Twelve new volunteers complete training course
Another Volunteer Training Program has just been completed at Malvern. Twelve volunteers completed the nine week course covering topics including grief and loss, communication skills, self-care ...
Run Melbourne for Very Special Kids
The Age Run Melbourne, is the community fitness event for everyone. With the right training, anyone, at any age and any fitness level can participate. It's also an opportunity to raise money...
Please support our Volunteers
Family Support Volunteers are an integral part of our work here at Very Special Kids. Volunteers provide a range of support to families including spending time with siblings, sitting with a sick...
New videos highlight the importance of the Sibling Support Program
The essence of Very Special Kids’ Sibling Support Program has been captured in two videos that are now available for viewing on our website. The videos show the supportive and safe environ...
New regional office in Warrnambool
Very Special Kids has responded to the needs of families in Victoria’s South West by establishing a new office in Warrnambool.
$1.44 million raised in 2012 Piggy Bank Appeal