news and media
Media Releases-2012
One of the families supported by Very Special Kids generously shared their story in the Autumn edition of My Child magazine.
Flinders Pro-Am snares World Golf Champion
“Koala” Karl Vilips, two times US Kids World Champion will play in Monday’s ( February 6) 2012 Flinders Pro-Am” event.
The 2012 Flinders Pro-Am, sponsored by Bendigo Bank you Community Bank, will play host to over 210 players. The event is also supports Very Special Kids.
Media Releases-2011
Work to start on ‘Glen Osmond Farm’ project
Very Special Kids is delighted to be ‘turning the first sod’ or more accurately ‘pouring the first concrete’ for the ‘Very Special Kids Glen Osmond Farm’ at Woodend on Wednesday 21 December, 2011 at 9am.
Metricon - Ride for a Great Cause
A group of nine cyclists are gearing up to hit the road for a five day ride that will cover 650 kilometres to raise money for Very Special Kids.
Rotary Club of Altona City is teeing up to raise much needed funds
The Rotary Club of Altona City is holding their ninth annual Golf Day. They have once again chosen to support Very Special Kids. To date, they have raised over $34,000 for this unique Victorian charity.
A very special Christmas lights display
Hadfield resident, Rose Thomas spends almost the entire year planning her annual Christmas lights display, which attracts hundreds of visitors and promises to be bigger and brighter than ever this year. But this is more than just an impressive lights display it’s also in memory of Tamara, Rose’s daughter, who died in September 2006, aged 5 from a life-threatening illness.
Private garden opening has supported local families for the past 17 years
Garden lovers have a unique opportunity to visit one of Australia’s most magnificent cliff top private gardens when it opens to the public over two weekends in October and November, raising funds for Victoria’s own Very Special Kids.
The Piggy Bank Appeal aims to raise over $1 million and is the biggest annual fundraiser for Very Special Kids. The Appeal runs from 3 to 26 September 2010 with businesses, community groups and towns getting together to organise activities which raise money for this unique Victorian organisation.
The Metricon ‘Very Special Home’ has been completed in Traralgon
This ‘very special home’ in Traralgon is the second of the three ‘very special homes’ to be completed. All profits from the sale of this beautiful home go directly to Very Special Kids.
The Metricon 'Very Special Home' has been completed in Ballarat
This ‘very special home’ in Ballarat is the first of the three ‘very special homes’ to be completed. All profits from the sale of this beautiful home go directly to Very Special Kids.
Do you love designer clothes but hate the price tag?
Attention all lovers of fashion, the Very Special Kids Winter Fashion Frenzy is on again!! This is your chance to grab high quality clothing at amazing discount prices and support Very Special Kids at the same time.
Are you looking for a very special challenge?
Very Special Kids is a unique Victorian organisation, supporting families throughout their experience of caring for children with life-threatening illnesses. We are currently seeking volunteers in the Western and Northern suburbs who want to make a difference for these families.
Marina Prior and Magda Szubanski join forces for a very special event
Two of Australia’s favourite performers, Marina Prior our leading lady of musical theatre and Very Special Kids ‘Special Ambassador’ for 2010, and Magda Szubanski, comedian and weight loss queen, joined forces for a very special cause, Very Special Kid’s 25th Anniversary, ‘Once upon a very special night’, gala event on 1 May.