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On Tuesday 21 November there will be double the excitement as we celebrate the opening of our world-class hospice and we also hold our annual matched giving day, A Very Special Day.

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Written by volunteer, Georgie Johnstone

Sunday 6 August. For many Melburnians, another cold, dreary morning, but for Very Special Kids families, staff and a few lucky volunteers, it was a very ... Read More

When a child stays at the Sister Margaret Noone Hospice at Very Special Kids House they can have access to a selection of fun, engaging and therapeutic activities.

One of the most exciting additions &nb... Read More

Darren took up painting around the time his first child, a baby girl named Macey, was born.

A proud Murri man from Charleville in southwest Queensland, Darren’s early schooldays and books on Dreamtime... Read More

Like with any home, the children and young people who come for respite at our hospice enjoy calling dibs on their favourite bedroom.

There will be one more drawcard to consider when choosing a room at t... Read More

Art can inspire children and young people to explore, imagine and expand their perception of reality. It is a tool that not only sparks joy, but also provides deep connection to culture.

Very Special Ki... Read More

A happy boy Lucas and his parents Mel and Felix Written by Mel and Felix, mum and dad to Lucas When thinking of Very Special Kids, the word related with it is "experience". There are several charities who helped us during... Read More

This International Nurses Day, we speak with Inma, our newly appointed Infection Prevention Control Nurse. Inma joined Very Special Kids late last year as a Registered Nurse and comes with a wealth of knowledge from her community adult palliative care background. We spoke to I... Read More

Written by Shari Gotch Ruby's story is filled with love, courage, bravery, and so much hope. Our story doesn't have a happy ending, but it is a remarkable story and I feel fortunate to be sharing my journey and our connection with Very Speci... Read More