supporting families of children with life-threatening illnesses for over 25 years

purpose, vision and values

Our purpose

Very Special Kids supports families throughout their experience of caring for children with life-threatening illnesses, from diagnosis through to recovery or bereavement.

Very Special Kids provides a range of physical, emotional, social and spiritual support, which is offered:

  • holistically
  • centred on the family
  • to all Victorian families of children with life-threatening illnesses
  • with specialist staff and trained volunteers
  • with the engagement of the community

Our Vision

All families of children with life-threatening illnesses are able to access quality services that meet their needs

Our Values

The Board, staff and volunteers of Very Special Kids value:

  • Respect: by recognising the individual, welcoming diversity and nurturing choice;
  • Collaboration: by building connections, strengthening relationships and partnering;
  • Community: by creating supportive relationships and a sense of belonging;
  • Compassion: by being welcoming and showing warmth, hope and empathy;
  • Learning: by enhancing and sharing our skills, experiences, knowledge and wisdom;  and
  • Integrity: by acting ethically, honestly, fairly and with accountability.
     

Click here to download a copy of our Code of Conduct

 

latest news

  • You can own a very special home

    Posted 3 days ago

    Metricon have partnered with Stockland to build a ‘Very Special’ Delta in Highlands Cragieburn with all net proceeds from the sale to be donated to Very Special Kids.

  • Win an iPhone 4S

    Posted 24 days ago

    If you become a Very Special Supporter between now and the 30 July 2012 you go in the draw for a chance to win a brand new 16g iPhone 4S.

 
 

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