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Self care for special needs parents
By Natalie Roberts-Mazzeo, mother supported by Very Special Kids.
I’m sure you have already heard the buzz words ‘self care’ circulating around, reminding you to prioritise your health and wellbeing, to exercise, to sleep well. Yet given your circumstances it can feel impossible.
For the first few chaotic years after my daughter’s diagnosis, I spent most of my time either at The Royal Children’s Hospital or attending appointments. Any sort of self care other than a few hours sleep in between attending to my daughter felt like an impossible feat.
After a personal health issue, I realised I needed to nourish myself more than ever, after all, my daughter needed me to.
Saying goodbye to Very Special Kids
Hello, my name is Hanna, and I am 15 years old. I have been a part of Very Special Kids for 6 years now, and I have done many things with them. Including going on camps and meeting some amazing people. I am now in remission, and will no longer need the support, but I sure will miss it.
It has allowed me to go to many fun places, like Lord Somers Camp, Annie’s Cottage and Woodend, all provided by Very Special Kids. My family has really enjoyed it too, and we always come back home wishing we could have stayed there longer.
School holiday hospice bookings
Given the increase in challenges around hospice bookings during the school holiday program, advice was sought from the Family Advisory Committee around creating a new booking system based on need. Please read the below information.
New videos for Very Special Kids
Very Special Kids have created a brand new suite of videos providing information on our unique services. These videos are available for viewing on our website, on our YouTube channel and will be shared within the industry. Over the next few issues of Special Lives we will continue to share a different video with you.
Upcoming Events
Bereaved Sibling Day
Very Special Kids, Malvern
Thu 5 April, 10am - 2.30pm
Sibling Day
Very Special Kids, Malvern
Wed 11 April, 10am - 2.30pm
Walk for Phil
Moonee Valley, through Flemington Racecourse to Caulfield Racecourse
Fri 20 Apr, 7am - 3pm
24 Hour Treadmill Challenge
Very Special kids, Malvern
Fri 25 May - Sat 26 May, 9am - 9am
Coffee mornings
Want to know the dates and details of Metro Coffee Mornings for 2018? Download the flyer below.
To find out more information about the services we offer to families, please call the Duty Practitioner on (03) 9804 6222
