All the latest news from Very Special Kids No Images? Click here Welcome to 2018As we head into a new year, it is timely to reflect that the festive season and holiday period presents different emotions for each family. I hope that all families were able to spend time with each other in support and reflection during the summer months. -Michael Wasley, CEO, Very Special Kids New videos for Very Special KidsVery 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 share a different video with you. School holiday program bookings updateGiven the increase in issues 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. Road to Respite ServiceThanks to funding from the William Buckland Foundation, Road to Respite is a joint initiative of Very Special Kids and the Royal Flying Doctor Service providing free-of-charge transport for regional children with life-threatening conditions to Very Special Kids Hospice, taking away the stress and time of travelling long distance. We will be launching this new service in late February so please stay tuned for more updates and information. New SMS serviceVery Special Kids are looking to improve processes and how we communicate with families. We have introduced a new SMS service that will be used for family program invitations and to offer short notice respite if a bed becomes available at the hospice. If you wish to opt in to receive SMS’s notifying you of short notice hospice stays, click the button below. Upcoming EventsNorth West Family Day Gippsland Pamper Day Bereaved Sibling Day Sibling Day Coffee mornings
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