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

counselling & emotional support

When a child is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, a family’s world is turned upside down.  For many families it is the beginning of a roller-coaster ride that is unpredictable and full of challenges.

The Family Support Team at Very Special Kids provides counselling to individuals, couples or families. This counselling may occur formally or as informal emotional support in response to families changing needs. Counselling is an opportunity for a parent, sibling or child to express feelings, thoughts, hopes and fears in a safe, non-judgmental space, identifying their strengths and strategies that will assist them in dealing with the many adjustments in their life.

 
Click here to download our Family Support Team brochure

 

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  • Start the New Year by becoming a volunteer

    Posted 19 days ago

    Fulfill your news year’s resolution of giving back to the community by becoming a Very Special Kids volunteer. We are proud of the hundreds of individuals who give so generously of their time to help us to support families. Very Special Kids provides two volunteer programs; the ‘Friends of Very Special Kids’ and the Family Support Volunteer Program.

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    Posted 18 days ago

    There are some exciting and rewarding opportunities to work for a ‘very special’ organisation. Click here to view our current employment opportunities.

 
 

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