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.
Ladies Lunch
Dress to impress and soak up the beautiful views of the Yarra River while enjoying an afternoon of entertainment and fine dining. Gather your best girlfriends and secure your table for a very special afternoon on Friday 14 March.
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Adventure Park family day
SOLD OUT! A great opportunity to come together and have fun with other children and families supported by Very Special Kids.
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…
Gumbuya World family day
SOLD OUT! A great opportunity to come together and have fun with other children and families supported by Very Special Kids.
A very special 2024
As we prepare to step into a new year, we invite you to reflect on some key moments from 2024.
Online Bereaved Parent Support Group – February 2025
The evening provides an opportunity for parents state-wide, or even interstate, to come together in a virtual space from the comfort of…
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…
Creating Memories – February 2025
Bereaved parents are invited to attend regular scrapbooking sessions facilitated by coordinator Gerry Silk.
Painting the town pink for piggy bank appeal
Our very special community painted the town pink this November for the Piggy Bank Appeal.
A Very Special Golf Day
Enjoy a tee-rific day on the greens while we raise vital funds for children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their…
A wonderful end-of-year family celebration
On Saturday 23 November, Very Special Kids hosted a memorable end-of-year family day for the children, young people and families in our care.
Very Special Ride
Go the distance for seriously sick kids in our inaugural road cycling event on Friday 28 February.
Nishan’s story
Sam and Bhupinder share what Nishan's diagnosis means to their family at Christmas time.
Lord Somers family camp
Join us for a weekend escape with your family in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
A very merry festive season
The festive season is just around the corner and our very special community is hosting an array of festive fundraising activities! Here…
A Very Special Ladies Lunch
Soak up beautiful views of the Yarra River and enjoy an afternoon of fine dining, entertainment and pampering by The Champagne Dame,…
Reflecting on ‘A Walk to Remember’
Hear from very special mum, Kath, about how her family honours Lucie's memory.
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…
A Mittagundi off-grid adventure
Some very special siblings ventured off grid for a five-day camping experience at Mittagundi in Glen Valley.
24-Hour Treadmill Challenge
Help keep the treadmills moving for 24 hours to enable us to provide 24-hour care!
Alfie’s story
Tim and Kristiarne share how Very Special Kids helps their family, after three-year-old Alfie was born with global brain damage.
Meet Dr Katie Moore
Dr Katie Moore, the chief medical officer at Very Special Kids, shares some background on her medical career and training.
Something very special is coming!
Join us on Tuesday 10 September for A Very Special Day.
