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Very Special Kids Appeal

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About this cause

We are a children’s charity that helps more than 900 families across Victoria who have a child with a life-threatening condition with ongoing support from diagnosis all the way through to bereavement. Sadly, almost all of the children we care for will not reach adulthood.

The free-of-charge family support services include counselling, advocacy, sibling support, bereavement support, networking and peer activities, trained family volunteers and specialist care at Very Special Kids Hospice.

Very Special Kids Hospice is the only children’s hospice in Victoria and we offer families access to planned and emergency respite, as well as end-of-life care. The hospice provides 24-hour medical and nursing care in a warm and welcoming environment. 

However, we can’t care for these children and families all on our own. It costs more than $7 million each year to operate Very Special Kids and we rely substantially on the generous support of the community to provide our services. Your contribution is vital to the success of Very Special Kids.

There are about 2,000 Victorian families who would qualify for the services that we offer – meaning that there is significant unmet need. Very Special Kids is committed to providing our services to more families across Victoria and increasing our levels of nursing staff to allow more children to receive care at our children’s hospice.

With your help, Very Special Kids will be able to support more families in need across Victoria through offices in Malvern, Brunswick, Ballarat, Hastings, Shepparton, Torquay, Traralgon and Warrnambool.

There are many ways that you can make a difference so that Very Special Kids can continue to support families free-of-charge.

  • Make a regular tax deductible gift monthly, quarterly or yearly
  • Attend one of our fundraising events, such as the Piggy Bank Appeal, 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge, Footy Fever Debate, annual Fair and Fashion Sale
  • Organise your own fundraising event with family and friends such as a fun run, trivia night, food and wine function, movie night, concert or fashion show
  • Ask for donations in lieu of gifts for your birthday, wedding, bar/bat mitzvah or any other celebration
  • Develop a corporate partnership through sponsorship, cause-related marketing, workplace giving, volunteering or in-kind support
  • Collect donations in a piggy bank at your work, school or home
  • Volunteer to directly help families or assist with fundraising activities 
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Contact details

321 Glenferrie Road
MALVERN VIC, 3144
1800 888 875

Are donations tax deductible?

Yes

Will I receive a receipt for my donation?

Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.

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Very Special Kids Appeal

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$18,780 raised so far

$18,780 raised so far

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About this cause

We are a children’s charity that helps more than 900 families across Victoria who have a child with a life-threatening condition with ongoing support from diagnosis all the way through to bereavement. Sadly, almost all of the children we care for will not reach adulthood.

The free-of-charge family support services include counselling, advocacy, sibling support, bereavement support, networking and peer activities, trained family volunteers and specialist care at Very Special Kids Hospice.

Very Special Kids Hospice is the only children’s hospice in Victoria and we offer families access to planned and emergency respite, as well as end-of-life care. The hospice provides 24-hour medical and nursing care in a warm and welcoming environment. 

However, we can’t care for these children and families all on our own. It costs more than $7 million each year to operate Very Special Kids and we rely substantially on the generous support of the community to provide our services. Your contribution is vital to the success of Very Special Kids.

There are about 2,000 Victorian families who would qualify for the services that we offer – meaning that there is significant unmet need. Very Special Kids is committed to providing our services to more families across Victoria and increasing our levels of nursing staff to allow more children to receive care at our children’s hospice.

With your help, Very Special Kids will be able to support more families in need across Victoria through offices in Malvern, Brunswick, Ballarat, Hastings, Shepparton, Torquay, Traralgon and Warrnambool.

There are many ways that you can make a difference so that Very Special Kids can continue to support families free-of-charge.

  • Make a regular tax deductible gift monthly, quarterly or yearly
  • Attend one of our fundraising events, such as the Piggy Bank Appeal, 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge, Footy Fever Debate, annual Fair and Fashion Sale
  • Organise your own fundraising event with family and friends such as a fun run, trivia night, food and wine function, movie night, concert or fashion show
  • Ask for donations in lieu of gifts for your birthday, wedding, bar/bat mitzvah or any other celebration
  • Develop a corporate partnership through sponsorship, cause-related marketing, workplace giving, volunteering or in-kind support
  • Collect donations in a piggy bank at your work, school or home
  • Volunteer to directly help families or assist with fundraising activities 
My CrowdRaiser
Start your own 'CrowdRaiser' page to show your support!
CrowdRaise now

Contact details

321 Glenferrie Road
MALVERN VIC, 3144
1800 888 875

Are donations tax deductible?

Yes

Will I receive a receipt for my donation?

Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.