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On Friday 5 September six game-ready panellists will debate the positives and negatives of the AFL’s equalisation policies by asking the question “Should the AFL support charity clubs?”.   On the Yes side we have Andrew Demetriou – businessman, former AFL player and CEO of the AFL for over 10 years up to June 2014 Mark Stevens – Chief Football Reporter at Channel Seven Wayne Carey – former AFL player leading North Melbourne to eight consecutive finals appearances including seven...

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Categories: Fundraising News, Piggy Bank Appeal News

Congratulations to Jenny Fast, one of our very special volunteers, for winning the City of Stonnington’s Citizen of the Year Award in the Community Service category. (more…)

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Categories: Volunteer News

As part of the commitment to improve services to families, Very Special Kids House recently appointed Dr Simon Cohen as a Chief Medical Officer on a part time basis.  (more…)

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Categories: Hospice News

The recent Adolescent Sibling Weekend was enjoyed by 21 siblings at a brand new venue in Gippsland called The Summit.Each person discovered their inner courage and capacity to support one another during a full day of adventure activities. (more…)

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Categories: Family News

A wonderful group of trained Family Support volunteers were involved in a professional development themed Self-Care through Art Therapy during June. (more…)

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Categories: Volunteer News

Very Special Kids relies heavily on the support of corporate and community partners to raise funds to provide services to our families - thank you to these fantastic fundraisers. The Friends Gallery returned to grace the walls of Very Special Kids and raised $20,000 for our families. (more…)

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Categories: Fundraising News

In a battle of team camaraderie and personal endurance, treadmills and spin bikes were continuously in motion for a full day to raise $465,000 at the 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge. (more…)

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Categories: Fundraising News

Families from the Barwon, Central Victoria and South West regions came together to share a very happy day at the Adventure Park near Geelong. There was something for everyone –  splashing about in water, hurtling down massive slides, playing mini-golf, riding on the fabulous carousel and heaps more. (more…)

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Categories: Family News