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. Creating Memories will run on the following dates:

• 8 May
• 19 June
• 7 August
• 9 October
• 4 December

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

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. In 2025, Creating Memories will run on the following dates:

• 20 February
• 8 May
• 19 June
• 7 August
• 9 October
• 4 December

Please RSVP to Justine on jrice@vsk.org.au or 0417 151 096.

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

About the event

Join us for a gentle 45-minute to one-hour walk around the beautiful Wilson Botanic Park. The gardens are accessible by wheelchair and are kid friendly, children will need to be supervised by their parents or carers on the walk. We will finish with a complimentary coffee for those who would like to stick around.

Please bring water, sunscreen and appropriate clothing (raincoats, sun protection, hats) on the day. Please also bring asthma puffers or any other allergy/symptom management medications required by your family members. This walk will be cancelled if there is an extreme weather event (severe winds, heat or bushfire risk etc.) and we will confirm this by text or email at least a day before.

There will be no registration required for this event but we ask that you email, call or text us prior to or on the day to let us know of your plan to attend, who is coming and to provide an emergency contact. We understand things can change quickly, so if you are no longer able to attend, we appreciate a call or text prior to or on the day to let us know.

Please contact Jodie on jvigenser@vsk.org.au or 0419 773 294 to enquire about or sign up for this day.

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

About the event

A chance to reflect on your own grief with other parents and support one another.

Geeta, who has attended a number of the Bereaved Parent Support Group evenings, shared her experience:

“Being able to share (or not) brought a sense of safety in these small groups and has been a welcome space and time to look forward to sharing or contemplating our children and the effect of living without them.”

Please RSVP here or contact Tracey (tpaech@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 for families supported by Very Special Kids.

About the event

On Saturday 23 November, our Very Special Kids community will gather for our annual End-of-year family day. Activities include the Santa cave, petting zoo, arts and craft projects and face painting, as well as many other fun games, family portrait opportunities and roving entertainment!

Please RSVP here by Friday 18 November. For more information please contact Jenn Gavito at 0487 523 666 or jgavito@vsk.org.au

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

About the event

This can be a great opportunity to familiarise yourself with our new space in Officer and meet friendly staff and families based near your area. There will be plenty of fun activities, as well as a sausage sizzle! If you are a family living in the Peninsula, Gippsland, and outer south eastern region we welcome you to join this community gathering.

Please RSVP here by Wednesday 4 December. For more information please contact Jodie (jvigenser@vsk.org.au or 0419 773 294),
Janelle (jphillips@vsk.org.au or 0428 240 031) or Michelle (mlantz@vsk.org.au or 0476 816 678)

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

About the event

Join us for a gentle 45-minute to one-hour walk around the scenic ‘The Briars’ in Mornington Peninsula. The gardens are accessible by wheelchair and are kid friendly, children will need to be supervised by their parents or carers on the walk. We will finish with a complimentary coffee for those who would like to stick around.

Please bring water, sunscreen and appropriate clothing (raincoats, sun protection, hats) on the day. Please also bring asthma puffers or any other allergy/symptom management medications required by your family members. This walk will be cancelled if there is an extreme weather event (severe winds, heat or bushfire risk etc.) and we will confirm this by text or email at least a day before.

There will be no registration required for this event but we ask that you email, call or text us prior to or on the day to let us know of your plan to attend, who is coming and to provide an emergency contact. We understand things can change quickly, so if you are no longer able to attend, we appreciate a call or text prior to or on the day to let us know.

The next walk will be held on:

• Thursday 14 November – Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick

Please contact Michelle on mlantz@vsk.org.au or 0476816678 to enquire about or sign up for this day.

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

About the event

Western Port Model Aircraft Club are offering children and families the chance to visit their picturesque flying field.

Come along and try your hand at flying a remote control plane with guidance, use the flight simulator or just watch the amazing skills displayed by the pilots. Children of all abilities will have the opportunity to participate.

During the day, a basic sausage sizzle will be provided with sausages, bread and drinks or bring along your own picnic. Kitchen facilities are available if required.

Please RSVP here by Wednesday 6 November. For more information, please contact Jodie on jvigenser@vsk.org.au or 0419 773 294 or Michelle on  mlantz@vsk.org.au or 0476 816 678.

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