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- Discounted movie tickets
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Talking with siblings about the tough stuff
By Mary Ryder, Family Support Practitioner at Very Special Kids
Children are like sponges soaking up and absorbing what happens in the world around them and then actively seeking out information. They tune in to the atmosphere around them, and if they are unsure about what is happening, may make up a story that they think fits with what they know. Unfortunately they can get it wrong. This is why talking with siblings is so important and responding to questions with honesty and truth cements their trust in the adults around them.
What the adolescent program did for me
By Liz Zanoni, sibling supported by Very Special Kids
My family has been supported by Very Special Kids for 10 years and throughout this time I have attended both Sibling Days and Adolescent Camps and in 2017 had the privilege of attending the Mittagundi Snow Camp.
The main thing I’ve taken away from of the Adolescent Program is that it’s okay to just be yourself alongside the value of being kind to one another and to yourself.
Very Special Kids holiday accomodation
Glen Osmond Farm and Annie’s Cottage are two of our most popular support opportunities offered at Very Special Kids. Due to increased demand for holiday accommodation, we have recently made some changes to our booking process. Press the button below to find out more 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
24 Hour Treadmill Challenge
Very Special Kids, Malvern
Fri 25 May - Sat 26 May, 9am - 9am
Creating Memories
Very Special Kids, Malvern
Tue 22 May, 10am - 2pm
Ten Pin Bowls Family Day Wodonga
Sun 6 May, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Very Special Kids Fashion Sale
Malvern Town Hall, Malvern
Sat 16 June, 9am - 3pm
Bendigo Bereaved Parent Group
Mon 18 June, 6pm - 8pm
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
Very Special Kids Support Line on (03) 9804 6253
