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Family News

Bereaved families came together to enjoy a special weekend in July at Very Special Kids in Malvern and Glen Osmond Farm in Woodend.... Read More


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Children staying at Very Special Kids Hospice in the July school holidays enjoyed a range of activities including arts and crafts, musical performances and an excursion to a show.... Read More


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Siblings of children with life-threatening conditions enjoyed a fun day activities and meeting new friends while becoming fully-fledged masters of their own magic.... Read More


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May was a month of rest and relaxation for mums living in regional Victoria who attended a Very Special Kids Pamper Day. Women from Ballarat, Shepparton and Traralgon enjoyed massages and spa treatments, an excuse to focus on themselves, and a chance to meet other mums in a si... Read More


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As a parent of William and Hamish, who both have the same extremely rare genetic condition, Mother’s Day holds special meaning for Natalie Watson and her husband Brian. “Mother’s Day is a day that we remember our beautiful mums and show appreciation for all the little th... Read More


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13 families enjoyed a fun-filled day out at Werribee Mansion Park for the Very Special Kids North West Family Day in the April school holidays. The families, who have children with life-threatening conditions, scoured the grounds in an Easter egg hunt, were wowed by a magi... Read More


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Siblings, and bereaved siblings, of children with life-threatening conditions, enjoyed games, crafts and meeting new friends at a special day all about them. Three Very Special Kids Sibling Days were held in the April school holidays, each with the theme "It's All About Me",... Read More


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26 teens ventured to The Summit Campsite for a weekend of conquering fears, pushing comfort zones and having fun at the Very Special Kids Adolescent Siblings Weekend. Over two nights and two days the group showed incredible courage as they tackled a full adventure progra... Read More


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Families were treated to a weekend of Caribbean-themed fun at the twice-yearly Lord Somers Camp in Somers Victoria, including pirate activities and latin dancing classes. It was a chance for 18 families, 38 adults and 50 kids, to get away from everyday challenges and enjoy th... Read More


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The Flinders Five Golf Challenge has raised $16,000 for Very Special Kids, doubling its total from the previous year. The event, now it's in tenth year, is run by long-time Very Special Kids volunteer Ray Sneddon and his fellow Flinders Golf Club members Cyril Benjamin, Jeff ... Read More


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