Following the amazing success of last year's event, and the opening of our new and improved hospice, A Very Special Day is back!

For 24 hours only, any donation you make to Very Special Kids will be matched by generous partners - which means your kindness goes TWICE as far.

That is double the impact and double the care for children at Very Special Kids House. But remember, it's for 24 hours only!

Your matched donation:

Your generosity on this Very Special Day will help us continue to provide vital 24-hour care to children like nine-year-old Luca, who is known affectionately as Cuddly Koala 🐨

You'd never guess from looking at his cheeky grin that little Luca has already been through so many challenges in his short life. He's been seriously ill with an undiagnosed condition since he was just three weeks old.

Trying to cope with 24-hour care and constant anxiety can be incredibly draining, which is why Very Special Kids House is so important to Luca's family.

"When I pick up Luca, I know he's had a great time. And I'm able to give him so much extra love, because I've had that time to breathe."

Please have your matched donation help to provide:

🏠 Vital 24-hour respite care to give parents and carers a much-needed break and peace of mind

🎨 Tailored therapies, from physiotherapy to music, art, and play therapy, as well as our pet therapy dog, Jaffa

🕊️ Specialised end-of-life and after death care in Victoria's only children's hospice

As the only children's hospice in Victoria - and we rely on donations from kind people like you to always keep our doors open, 24/7, for families like Luca's.

A Very Special Day is made possible with thanks to our very special matchers and our media partner 3AW.