About the event

Bereaved parents are invited to attend regular scrapbooking sessions.

Creating Memories is a safe and informal space for parents to spend time with others in a similar situation. Scrapbooking is a unique way to preserve and enhance your valuable keepsakes, whether they are photos or memorabilia. Please bring your special photos and we will provide the tools and materials to create your pages.

A light lunch is provided, and we can provide childminding by one of our volunteers, providing you let us know in advance. Future Creating Memories sessions will be held on:

• Thursday 11 June
• Thursday 6 August
• Thursday 8 October
• Thursday 3 December

Please register here. For more information, please contact Anna on aphipps@vsk.org.au or 0428 989 122.

NOTE – this is a private event, provided at no cost to families supported by Very Special Kids

About the event

The bereaved parent support group is an opportunity for parents in the Hume region, to come together and reflect on your own grief with other parents and support one another. Join us at Country Hope for a cuppa and gentle conversation.

Future bereaved parent group sessions will be held on:

• Wednesday 8 July
• Wednesday 21 October

Please RSVP by 11 March to Jenni (shepparton@vsk.org.au/0408 583 378) or Karen (ksutherland@vsk.org.au/0439 225 450).

NOTE – this is a private event, provided at no cost to families supported by Very Special Kids

About the event

The bereaved parent support group is an opportunity for parents in the Hume region, to come together and reflect on your own grief with other parents and support one another. Join us at the Mooroopna office for a cuppa and gentle conversation.

Future bereaved parent group sessions will be held on:

• Tuesday 30 June
• Tuesday 27 October

Please RSVP by Tuesday 24 February to Jenni (shepparton@vsk.org.au/0408 583 378) or Karen (ksutherland@vsk.org.au/0439 225 450).

NOTE – this is a private event, provided at no cost to families supported by Very Special Kids

About the event

Bereaved parents are invited to attend regular scrapbooking sessions.

Creating Memories is a safe and informal space for parents to spend time with others in a similar situation. Scrapbooking is a unique way to preserve and enhance your valuable keepsakes, whether they are photos or memorabilia. Please bring your special photos and we will provide the tools and materials to create your pages.

A light lunch is provided, and we can provide childminding by one of our volunteers, providing you let us know in advance. Future Creating Memories sessions will be held on:

• Thursday 23 April
• Thursday 11 June
• Thursday 6 August
• Thursday 8 October
• Thursday 3 December

Please register here. For more information, please contact Anna on aphipps@vsk.org.au or 0428 989 122.

NOTE – this is a private event, provided at no cost to families supported by Very Special Kids

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

About the event

A great opportunity to come together and have fun with other children and families supported by Very Special Kids.

Gumbuya World Family Day is a great day out for families to access unlimited rides, slides and attractions at Gumbuya World Theme Park. With activities and attractions for all ages, lunch vouchers provided and support by Very Special Kids volunteers, this is sure to be a great no-cost family fun day out. Don’t forget your sunscreen!

If you have any questions, please contact Jodie (jvigenser@vsk.org.au or 0419 773 294), Andrew (amartell@vsk.org.au or 0417 543 514) or Janelle (jphillips@vsk.org.au or 0428 240 031).

NOTE – this is a private event for families supported by Very Special Kids.

This event has now sold out. If you are interested in joining the waitlist, please click here.

About the event

A great opportunity to come together and have fun with other children and families supported by Very Special Kids.

Adventure Park Family Day is a great day out for families to access unlimited rides, slides and attractions at Adventure Park Geelong. With activities and attractions for all ages, lunch vouchers provided and support by Very Special Kids volunteers, this is sure to be a great no-cost family fun day out. Don’t forget your sunscreen!

To RSVP, please click here.

If you have any questions, please contact Lori Mauerberger at (lmauerberger@vsk.org.au or 0457 727 505) or Maddie Clarke at (mclarke@vsk.org.au or 0417 313 117).

To ensure fair distribution of tickets, families may only register for one of the Very Special Kids family days (Adventure Park or Gumbuya World). Duplicate registrations will be cancelled.

NOTE – this is a private event for families supported by Very Special Kids.

About the event

Bereaved parents are invited to attend regular scrapbooking sessions facilitated by creative coordinator Gerry Silk and representatives from Very Special Kids and Red Nose.

Creating Memories is run jointly by Very Special Kids and Red Nose and is a safe and informal space for parents to spend time with others in a similar situation. Scrapbooking is a unique way to preserve and enhance your valuable keepsakes, whether they are photos or memorabilia. Please bring your special photos and we will provide the tools and materials to create your pages.

A light lunch is provided, and we can provide childminding by one of our volunteers, providing you let us know in advance.

Please RSVP here. For more information, please contact Justine on jrice@vsk.org.au or 0417 151 096.

NOTE – this is a private event, provided at no cost to families supported by Very Special Kids

About the event

This is a family event for Very Special Kids families located in the south-east and outer-east suburbs.

Join us for a family picnic, this is a great chance to mingle with locally based families, staff and connect with Very Special Kids volunteers. We will also have our biggest local supporters present, plenty of outdoor games, as well as art and craft activities!

Accessible walking tracks and facilities are available, and you may even spot a turtle or two! Special guest, Mel the Magician will be keeping us all entertained at 12.40pm.

Other details to keep in mind:

• An undercover area has been booked for this event, so it will go ahead rain, hail or shine.
• As Wilson Botanic Park is a pet friendly park, there may be off-leash dogs at the venue.
• IMPORTANT: Whilst there is free parking at the venue, this is limited. Wilson Botanic Park offers a free shuttle bus from Federation University (100 Clyde Road, Berwick) to the Gardens. Please allow additional time for parking.
• Lunch will not be provided on the day, please bring your own family picnic, picnic blanket, sunscreen and drinks.

Please RSVP here by Monday 1 December.

For more information please contact Jodie (jvigenser@vsk.org.au/0419 773 294), Andrew (amartell@vsk.org.au/0417 543 514) or Michelle (mlantz@vsk.org.au/0476 816 678).

NOTE – this is a private event, provided at no cost to children and families supported by Very Special Kids

About the event

The evening provides an opportunity for parents statewide, or even interstate, to come together in a virtual space from the comfort of their own home. It’s a chance to reflect on your own grief with other parents and support one another.

A participant in 2024 shared this about the group:

“I would describe as a safe place to connect with other parents who have lost a child. It’s a place to share feelings and memories without fear of how others will react. You can let your guard down and feel all the emotions!!”

Please RSVP here or contact Jenn (jgavito@vsk.org.au) or Chanelle (cburns@vsk.org.au) with any questions.
The Zoom link will be emailed to parents who have expressed their interest prior to the evening.

NOTE – this is a private event, provided at no cost to families supported by Very Special Kids

About the event

Join us for a special day of fun and connection with other families in our Very Special Kids community! Enjoy a relaxed day together with a BBQ lunch, refreshments, roving entertainment, Santa photos, family portraits and more surprises to come.

This event is all about celebrating the wonderful community we’ve built at Very Special Kids, and creating joyful memories together.

Please RSVP here by Friday 14 November.
For more information please contact Jenn (jgavito@vsk.org.au/0487 523 666), Chanelle (cburns@vsk.org.au/0408 910 878) or Justine (jrice@vsk.org.au/0417 151 096).

NOTE – this is a private event, provided at no cost to children and families supported by Very Special Kids