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A wonderful end-of-year family celebration
December 5, 2024
On Saturday 23 November, Very Special Kids hosted another truly memorable end-of-year family day at our Malvern grounds for close to 300 children, siblings, parents and carers.
One of the highlights was an exciting ‘up close and personal’ experience with reptiles, courtesy of the Reptile Encounters team.
Families were captivated by the fascinating (and scaly!) creatures, making it a hands-on experience that was educational and fun.
The talented Bubble Tonic wowed crowds with their mesmerising bubble art, while Wild Canary’s live music filled the air with joyful tunes.
Face painters created stunning designs for the kids, and Spiderman and Ghost-Spider made a special appearance, engaging with families.
The Melbourne City Wrestlers also put on a fun and energetic display, ensuring the excitement never waned, even in the 39-degree heat!
In addition to the entertainment, there were plenty of opportunities for creativity and hands-on activities.
Kids had the chance to design their own custom T-shirts at the ‘Made by You’ stall, run by one of the very special parents in our care.
Families were also treated to gifts that were donated and personally handed out by our generous corporate partner, efm Logistics.
We’d also like to acknowledge Heartfelt Photography, who beautifully captured the day and created memorable keepsakes for families to hold onto.
The Santa Cave and family portraits were particularly supportive, offering an accessible way to capture their festive photos for the season.
The Youth Advisory Group, consisting of Very Special Kids siblings aged between 14 to 25, added to the festivities with a variety of fun games and activities at their stall.
And for those in need of a cool down, the Ice Cream Delights van was there to offer refreshing treats.
Another exciting moment of the day was when our friends at Fire Rescue Victoria from Glen Iris station arrived. They recruited some ‘junior firefighters’ and let the kids have a blast spraying the hose, helping to cool down the garden and bringing smiles to faces all around.
Thank you to Rapid Relief Team for their ongoing support at events like this, ensuring families were well fed during their fun day out.
This incredible day of celebration would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our devoted volunteers. Their hard work in the lead-up and on the day ensured everything ran smoothly, and we are truly grateful for their dedication.
We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our suppliers, many of whom generously offered their services or time free of charge, helping to make the event a resounding success.
The end-of-year family day was a beautiful reminder of the strength of community and the power of coming together to create joyful memories. We are so grateful to all who made this day possible and look forward to many more moments of connection and celebration in the future.