Naidoc Week 2025
This NAIDOC Week, we celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 2025 theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision,…
Fresh Air at Swan Valley Adventure Camp
There’s nothing like wide open space and time in nature to boost your wellbeing! Our young people made the most of the fresh air at…
We’re Growing and So is Our Impact
At Kookaburra Kids, we’ve expanded our reach to support even more young people impacted by family mental illness, and the numbers speak for themselves. FY2023/24…
Thank you NAOS!
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate a milestone partnership with NAOS Asset Management, who have been supporting Kookaburra Kids for five years. As our longest-standing corporate…
Shoutout to Ryan for 500 Hours of Volunteering!
Let’s give a massive round of applause to Ryan, who’s officially hit 500 hours of volunteering with Kookaburra Kids! Ryan brings empathy, energy, and encouragement…
“I was lost until I found Kookaburra Kids. It didn’t just help my daughter, it healed our whole family.”
Meet Jo Fickel, a mum who knows firsthand the life-changing impact of Kookaburra Kids. Her daughter Isabella felt isolated and overwhelmed with a parent suffering…
Thank You, CommBank Miranda & Everyone Who Voted for Kookaburra Kids!
We’re thrilled to share that Kookaburra Kids has received $5,000 from the CommBank Miranda branch as part of their Community Donations Program! This support is…
First Regenerate Camp for 2025
Our first Bupa Regenerate Camp for 2025 took place in the stunning surrounds of Portsea, Victoria, offering young people a chance to connect with nature,…
National Volunteers Week 2025
Since January, our incredible Kookaburra Kids volunteers have donated over 8,000 hours of their time across the country, time spent listening, encouraging, leading, and supporting…
From Struggles to Strength!
Dianne Madden’s journey from personal hardship living in a family impacted by mental illness, to founding Kookaburra Kids has created a path for thousands of…
Congratulations to Nathan Toan, our First Recipient of the Dianne Madden Values Award!
We’re proud to announce that Nathan Toan is the very first recipient of the inaugural Dianne Madden Values Award! This award recognises team members who…
Partnership Success: What We Achieved Through Our Collaboration with The Big Sister Foundation
Since our partnership with the Big Sister Foundation began in 2019, we have made significant strides in advancing research efforts and enhancing the impact of…