Holistic palliative care for children and young people
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About us
Very Special Kids provides holistic palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions as well as tailored support for their families – through life, death and bereavement. We support families across Victoria at Very Special Kids House, home to the state’s only children’s hospice.
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Counselling
We provide counselling and emotional support for each family member to help them through their journey with a life-limiting childhood illness.
At Very Special Kids we have a highly skilled team of professionals including social workers, psychologists, psychotherapists, family therapists and play therapists to provide tailored support.
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Clinical support
Our hospice at Very Special Kids House offers children and young people respite in a home away from home, surrounded by the very best care from our doctors, nurses, carers and trained volunteers. And if the time comes, we provide palliative care at the end of a child’s life to make their last days as special and comfortable as can be.
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Donate
Your support can make a difference in the lives of children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Every donation to Very Special Kids helps us provide essential support services, including counselling, clinical care and respite care, to families in need.
Fundraise
Fundraising is a great way to support Very Special Kids and help us provide essential services and support to families of children with life-limiting illnesses. Whether you are an individual, a community group or a business, there are many ways you can get involved and make a difference.
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Online Bereaved Parent Support Group – March 2025
The evening provides an opportunity for parents state-wide, or even interstate, to come together in a virtual space from the comfort of…
John rides for Max, and Very Special Kids
John shares how fundraising and cycling 120 kilometres from Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula is his way of saying thanks to Very…
Our Space – online bereaved sibling group – March 2025
We invite all 5 to 12 year old bereaved siblings to drop into our zoom session each month.
Honouring Sister Margaret’s legacy on International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, we pay special tribute to our first employee and patron, the late Sister Margaret Noone IBVM AM, who…
Western Port Model Aircraft Club family day
Join us at Westernport Model Aircraft Club at their picturesque flying field for a day of fun!
Remembering our Life Governors
We remember two Very Special Kids Life Governors, David Jones AO OBE KStJ and Glen Bowes AO, who have died in recent…
Malvern sibling day – April 2025
A fun and therapeutic program designed to help siblings connect with other young people supported by Very Special Kids.
A very special bond between sisters
Liz shares how being a part of our Youth Advisory Group has helped channel her grief into meaningful action.
Adolescent sibling weekend – April 2025
Join us for a weekend of activities at the Forest Edge campsite in Neerim.
Meet our commercial cook Lucy
Meet our new commercial cook, Lucy, who creates home-cooked meals tailored to each child's dietary, medical and cultural needs.
South East Walking Group – Berwick
Join for a gentle 45-minute to one-hour long walk, followed by coffee and connection.
Emma’s story
Ashley and Brad reflect on how Very Special Kids supports their daughter Emma, and their whole family unit.
Online Bereaved Parent Support Group – May 2025
The evening provides an opportunity for parents state-wide, or even interstate, to come together in a virtual space from the comfort of…
Heartfelt’s camera project
We are incredibly grateful to the Old Carey Grammarians Association for donating a camera through the Heartfelt Camera Project.
Creating Memories – May 2025
Bereaved parents are invited to attend regular scrapbooking sessions facilitated by coordinator Gerry Silk.
Top tips from a superstar fundraiser
Star fundraiser Matt shares his key tips to help anyone shift their fundraising into gear.
24-Hour Treadmill Challenge
Help keep the treadmills moving for 24 hours to enable us to provide 24-hour care!
In loving memory of Sister Margaret Noone
It is with great sadness that we share the death of our first employee and patron Sister Margaret Noone IBVM AM at…
South East Walking Group – Mount Martha
Join for a gentle 45-minute to one-hour long walk, followed by coffee and connection.
A very special 2024
As we prepare to step into a new year, we invite you to reflect on some key moments from 2024.
How you can support families during the holidays
We've compiled some helpful tips to show how friends and extended family can be there for their loved ones at this busy…
Painting the town pink for piggy bank appeal
Our very special community painted the town pink this November for the Piggy Bank Appeal.
