Charity of Choice at Canberra Raiders’ ANZAC NRL Round
The Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation was lucky to be chosen by the Canberra Raiders’ match day sponsor Defence Housing Australia as the charity of choice for their ANZAC round…
Take a look at our free guide on how to speak to a young person about mental health
We’re thrilled to present our latest resource: a free guide on how to speak to a young person about mental health. Our clinical team are…
Sydney Core Camps are Back!
It’s been a while between camps for our Sydney Core Kids. Our patient Kookaburra Kids recently attended our Lands Edge Camp in the amazing and picturesque…
Proud 2024 Telethon Beneficiary
April brought a particularly exciting milestone as we kicked off our very first Telethon7 program in Perth. Our Kookaburra Kids embarked on an unforgettable adventure…
Proof Kookaburra Kids Programs Work
We were deeply touched by a recent article on Kidspot.com.au, highlighting the incredible impact Kookaburra Kids has had on an Australian family’s life. Joanne Fickell, from…
Purpose for Volunteers
We absolutely love our volunteers. We couldn’t do what we do without their support. Sometimes it’s a win-win scenario: our volunteers receive joy from contributing…
Kookaburra Kids partners with Bupa Foundation to launch ‘Regenerate’
Australian young people impacted by family mental illness to receive increased support following significant new funding. Kookaburra Kids has received a significant boost as the…
Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation Collaborates with Australia Zoo to Promote Mental Health Awareness during Mental Health Month
The Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation announces a joint initiative with Australia Zoo aimed at providing programs to support more young Australians impacted by family mental…
Mental Health Month Radio Interviews with CEO Renée Coffey and Director Lee Knight
As part of Mental Health month, our CEO Renée Coffey and Lee Knight, AKKF Director and Senior Lecturer in Forensic Mental Health at the University…
Fostering Mental Well-being: A Call to Action by Noella Ennis, Head of Clinical Services, Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation
Mental Health Month and World Mental Health Day are initiatives that resonate with the mission and values of the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation. Each year…
Media Release – Mental Health Month October
Kookaburra Kids makes an urgent call for more investment in early intervention mental health services following the release of shock new figures from the Australian…
How to Talk to Young People About Suicide
Story by Chad Whitehead – AKKF Mental Health Camp Clinician and Credentialed Mental Health Nurse. Trigger warning: this post contains information about suicide which you…