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Very Special Kids

321 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern VIC 3144

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About Very Special Kids

Very Special Kids provides holistic palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions as well as tailored support for their families – through life, death and bereavement. We support families across Victoria at Very Special Kids House, home to the state's only children's hospice.

What's offered

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Very Special Kids lists

Counselling & emotional support
Highly skilled team of professionals including social workers, psychologists, psychotherapists, family therapists and play therapists provide tailored support for each family member.
Sibling support
Support programs designed to help siblings connect with other young people supported by Very Special Kids.
Hospice care
Children and young people receive respite in a home away from home, surrounded by care from doctors, nurses, carers and trained volunteers.
Family accommodation
Accommodation services at Very Special Kids House for families.
Patient transport
Transport services for patients.
Respite care
Respite care services for children and young people with life-limiting conditions.

Get to know Very Special Kids

From Very Special Kids's website.

  • Our approach

    At Very Special Kids, the therapy approach centres on holistic palliative care tailored to each family's needs. The organisation employs a highly skilled team of professionals including social workers, psychologists, psychotherapists, family therapists and play therapists who work together to provide individualised emotional and clinical support. Sessions and support are designed around the specific journey each family is experiencing with a child's life-limiting condition. The focus is on providing comfort, connection and meaningful care through every stage—from diagnosis through to end-of-life care and bereavement.

  • Meet the team

    Very Special Kids has a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team including social workers, psychologists, psychotherapists, family therapists, play therapists, doctors, nurses, carers and trained volunteers. The hospice team provides clinical care at Very Special Kids House, the state's only children's hospice in Victoria. While specific qualifications and individual experience details are not provided on the website, the team is described as highly skilled professionals committed to delivering compassionate palliative care.

Locations & areas served

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Frequently asked questions

Is Very Special Kids a registered NDIS provider?

Very Special Kids is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).

What services does Very Special Kids provide?

Very Special Kids provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does Very Special Kids cover?

Very Special Kids is based in Malvern, VIC.

How do I connect with Very Special Kids?

You can call +61 1800 888 875, email them and visit their website.

How do Medicare rebates for psychology work?

Your GP can prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral, which lets you claim a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions per calendar year. The exact number and rebate are set by Medicare.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see a psychologist privately. A Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from a GP are needed to claim Medicare rebates.

When should I consider a psychologist for my child?

If worries, mood, or behaviour are affecting your child's daily life, friendships, or learning, an assessment can help clarify what support would suit.

Is psychology covered by the NDIS?

It can be, where psychological support relates to a participant's disability and plan goals.

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