Sibling support program
Having a brother or sister who is sick, or has died, can feel lonely. Through our sibling support program, you can meet other children or young people like you who understand what you are going through.
Full of fun and meaningful activities, our sibling program can help you make rewarding and lasting memories in a safe and welcoming environment. The activities are diverse and aim to promote choice, from talking in small groups to jumping on a flying fox and everything in-between. Examples include:
- Sibling days
- Bereaved sibling support groups
- Adolescent weekends away and week-long camps
- Movie nights
Comments from young people who have attended these programs include, “it is the only space I have to be myself – there is a sense of safety for me to reflect, connect and make special bonds” and “it is an amazing opportunity to meet people who have gone through the same things as you”.
To learn about our Rights of the Child Charter, click here.
To see what’s coming up,
Go to events calendarAdvisory groups
Our advisory groups offer siblings the chance to share their lived experiences of being involved with Very Special Kids. The Children’s Advisory Group (aged eight to 13) and Youth Advisory Group (aged 14 to 25) have input into the kinds of activities that we run, so they stay relevant to other siblings like you.
We are thrilled to announce that our very own Youth Advisory Group (YAG) has won the prestigious The Victorian Government Group Achievement in the Community Award from a strong field of young achievers at the 2025 7NEWS Victorian Young Achiever Awards.
YAG member Grace shared,
“To be acknowledged for our work within a community reinforces the fact that the YAG is having an impact on the Very Special Kids community and maybe even the wider community…The sky’s the limit and you have not heard the last of the Youth Advisory Group. Yay for YAG!!!”
