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United Energy Around the Bay – 2026

18.10.202605:30am - 05:00pm

Aughtie Drive, Albert Park

Join Team Very Special Kids at United Energy Around the Bay and raise money for children with life-limiting conditions.

About the event

 

Ride Melbourne’s iconic United Energy Around the Bay and choose from a range of scenic ride options ranging from the family friendly 6km ‘Lap the Track’ – where kids 14 years old and under ride free – to the signature 220km ‘Classic circuit’.

 

Sign up with Very Special Kids to receive 20% off entry and your fundraising will help support children and families facing their own journey of childhood illness. Contact the team at events@vsk.org.au to secure your 20% discount code.

Register here

Date, time & location

Date & time

18 October 202605:30am - 05:00pm

Location

Aughtie Drive, Albert Park VIC, Australia
United Energy Around the Bay – 2026
Join Team Very Special Kids at United Energy Around the Bay and raise money for children with life-limiting conditions.
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Ladies Day Out shopping trip

10.10.202607:00am - 05:30pm

55 Main Street, Lilydale

SOLD OUT! Gather the girls and enjoy a fabulous day of shopping, fun and fundraising for Very Special Kids.

Note: this event has sold out!

About the event

Gather the girls and enjoy a fabulous day of shopping, fun and fundraising!

 

Hop on the bus with a great group of ladies and enjoy a relaxed day visiting 9 to 10 warehouse shopping outlets, with lunch included and plenty of opportunity to snap up some bargains. Along the way, join in the bus raffles, with proceeds proudly donated to Very Special Kids

 

If you’d love to come along for this wonderful day out, contact Sue on 0417 316 296 to secure your place.

Date, time & location

Date & time

10 October 202607:00am - 05:30pm

Location

55 Main Street, Lilydale VIC, Australia
Ladies Day Out shopping trip
SOLD OUT! Gather the girls and enjoy a fabulous day of shopping, fun and fundraising for Very Special Kids.
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Altona City Rotary Charity Golf Day

01.05.202607:00am - 02:30pm

Kooringal Golf Club, Wilga Avenue, Altona

SOLD OUT! Enjoy a fantastic day on the greens at the picturesque Kooringal Golf Club, in support of Very Special Kids.

This event is now sold out, we can’t wait to see you there!

About the event

Enjoy a fantastic day on the greens at the picturesque Kooringal Golf Club in Altona. This 18‑hole Ambrose‑format Charity Golf Day brings together community spirit, friendly competition, and a wonderful networking opportunity.

 

The day kicks off with a putting competition, followed by fun on-course challenges. Team prizes await the top three groups, with a great selection of golf‑themed rewards up for grabs. After the round, enjoy a delicious two‑course seated lunch in the Club Restaurant, complete with raffles and auctions to keep the excitement going.

 

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or simply love supporting a great cause, this is a day not to be missed. Book your place here.

Date, time & location

Date & time

01 May 202607:00am - 02:30pm

Location

Kooringal Golf Club, Wilga Avenue, Altona VIC, Australia
Altona City Rotary Charity Golf Day
SOLD OUT! Enjoy a fantastic day on the greens at the picturesque Kooringal Golf Club, in support of Very Special Kids.
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24-Hour Treadmill Challenge – 2026

29.05.202609:00am 30.05.202609:00am

Very Special Kids, 321 Glenferrie Road, Malvern

Help keep the treadmills moving for 24 hours to enable us to provide 24-hour care!

About the event

The 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge is a one-of-a-kind event that is not to be missed.

 

You can help keep the treadmills moving for 24 hours to enable us to provide 24-hour care for children with life-limiting conditions. By jumping on a treadmill and raising funds, you can help provide specialist paediatric palliative care at Very Special Kids House, Victoria’s only children’s hospice.

 

When the treadmills start whirring and the music starts pumping, it’s time to run, jog or walk for at least 30 minutes, helping to raise $900,000 for the children, young people and families in our care. The funds you raise can help ensure that every child or young person with life-limiting conditions and their families are supported every step of their journey, through life, death and bereavement.

 

Every minute on the treadmill and every dollar you raise makes a real difference. Register as an individual or join a team and get ready to raise more than a sweat!

Date, time & location

Date & time

29 May 202609:00am - 30 May 202609:00am

Location

Very Special Kids, Glenferrie Road, Malvern VIC, Australia
24-Hour Treadmill Challenge – 2026
Help keep the treadmills moving for 24 hours to enable us to provide 24-hour care!
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A Very Special Day 2025

16.09.202509:00am 17.09.202509:00am

Very Special Kids

Join us on Tuesday 16 September for A Very Special Day! All donations will be matched, doubling your impact.

About the event

 

We are excited to announce that on Tuesday 16 September, A Very Special Day – our fun, exciting and impactful annual matched giving day – is returning!

 

That’s double the impact and double the care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. But remember, it’s for 24 hours only!

 

You can:

  • Help spread the word – Share our communications with your networks – friends, family, neighbours, members of your community groups
  • Help fundraise by setting up a fundraising page – Gather some very special people and find a fun way to fundraise ahead of the day, knowing all your contributions will be doubled. You can sign up at averyspecialday.org.au
  • Donate on A Very Special Day – Have your impact doubled on the day! Donate at averyspecialday.org.au

 

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24-Hour Treadmill Challenge

30.05.202509:00am 31.05.202509:00am

Very Special Kids, 321 Glenferrie Road, Malvern

Help keep the treadmills moving for 24 hours to enable us to provide 24-hour care!

About the event

The 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge is a one-of-a-kind event that is not to be missed.

 

By jumping on a treadmill and raising funds, you can help provide 24-hour care for seriously ill children at Victoria’s only children’s hospice, Very Special Kids House.

 

When the treadmills start whirring and the music starts pumping, it’s time to run, jog or walk for at least 30 minutes, helping us to raise $800,000 for the children, young people and families in our care.

 

The funds you raise can help ensure that every child or young person with life-limiting conditions and their families are supported every step of their journey, through life, death and bereavement.

 

Every minute on the treadmill and every dollar you raise makes a real difference. Register as an individual or join a team and get ready to raise more than a sweat!

Date, time & location

Date & time

30 May 202509:00am - 31 May 202509:00am

Location

Very Special Kids, Glenferrie Road, Malvern VIC, Australia
24-Hour Treadmill Challenge
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Festive BBQ

01.12.202410:00am - 02:00pm

Very Special Kids, 321 Glenferrie Road, Malvern

Join us for a festive sausage sizzle at Very Special Kids!

About the event

To celebrate Malvern Xmas Trees opening weekend of Christmas tree sales, we are holding a very special sausage sizzle. Join us at Very Special Kids between 10am and 2pm (or until sold out) for a delicious bite to eat, to pick your perfect Christmas tree, and spread some holiday cheer.

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Date, time & location

Date & time

01 December 202410:00am - 02:00pm

Location

Very Special Kids, Glenferrie Road, Malvern VIC, Australia
Festive BBQ
Join us for a festive sausage sizzle at Very Special Kids!
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Piggy Bank Appeal

28.11.202407:00am - 07:00pm

Locations TBC

Join us in celebrating the Piggy Bank Appeal on Thursday 28 November!

About the event

Supported by volunteers and corporate partners the Very Special Kids giant piggy banks will be hitting the streets. You can help fill our piggy banks for someone very special.

Keep your eyes out for details on where our piggies will be!

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A Very Special Day

10.09.202409:00am 11.09.202409:00am

Statewide

Join us for A Very Special Day, where all donations will be matched for 24 hours.

About the event

 

Join us for A Very Special Day, where all donations will be matched for 24 hours.

 

Stay tuned for more information!

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