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Very Special Kids provides counselling and support services to families caring for a child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Following the death of a child families are supported through the bereavement support program.We also operate Very Special Kids House an eight bed children’s hospice, providing planned and emergency respite and end-of-life care.Very Special Kids was established in 1985 after two families recognised there was a need to support other families experiencing the loss and grief associated with having a child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.Very Special Kids depends on the community and our fundraising activities for more than 75% of our income. All services are offered free-of-charge to families.Your support will ensure Very Special Kids can go on providing counselling and support services and Very Special Kids House can continue to offer respite and end-of-life care to families facing what is one of life’s most difficult challenges.