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Four ways to spread cheer this Christmas
December 5, 2025
The end of the year can be a challenging time for many families we support. As school finishes and caring responsibilities intensify, we take extra care to support families during this time.
The holiday season brings a lot of joy but also highlights what is missing. For families who celebrate Christmas, it can be a mix of special and sad moments. We’re honoured to support them as they cope with grief and slowly build new memories.
That’s why your involvement matters more than ever. Every act of kindness can help bring comfort and joy in simple, meaningful ways. Here are four ways you can spread cheer this festive season:
Pick the Perfect Tree
Looking for a fresh Christmas tree? Malvern Xmas Trees is once again selling beautiful trees from the front lawn of Very Special Kids, with a percentage of proceeds supporting our work.
Where: 321 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
When: Saturday 29 November to Sunday 21 December (or until sold out)
Hours: 10am to 5pm weekdays, 7am to 5pm Saturdays and 8am to 5pm Sundays
Pop in, choose your tree, and know your purchase is helping families in need this Christmas.
Light up the season
Across our community, incredible supporters are decorating their homes with dazzling Christmas lights – not just to spread festive cheer, but to raise funds for Very Special Kids.
If you know someone who loves going all out (or maybe it’s you!), why not join in? It’s a beautiful way to celebrate the season and make a difference.
The perfect stocking stuffer
Our Christmas Elf and Santa piggy banks are bringing plenty of holiday cheer this month!
For just $15, these festive little piggies make the perfect stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift –and every purchase helps support children and families in need.
Support families like Emma
This year’s Christmas Appeal shares the story of nine-year-old Emma, who lives with a rare genetic condition that causes cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and affects her hearing and vision.
Though Emma is non-verbal, she has her own way of communicating and expressing who she is, including doing some festive artwork with child life therapist Cassie at Very Special Kids House.
As her mum Ashley explains, Emma speaks with her heart:
“Cuddles are her absolute favourite thing…that tells you so much about her. She shows the world nothing but love, despite everything it’s thrown at her. But she is on borrowed time”
Emma’s mum Ashley appreciates every single Christmas, every photo they get to have with Santa as a family. Because they never know when it may be their last.
Your Christmas gift could help provide Emma’s family the comfort of knowing they won’t have to face the holiday season – and beyond – alone.
Every tree purchased, every light displayed, every donation made helps us provide vital care and support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families.
Thank you to all our supporters who help us make the festive season a bit brighter for families in our care.
