Connect. Support. Belong.
As we plan our programs for the upcoming financial year, we’re excited to be bringing more Defence families together through a series of family events…
A message from Kookaburra Kids CEO, Seán O’Halloran.
We are pleased to share that funding for the Defence Kids program has been extended, ensuring children and young people from Defence and veteran families…
Young Carers Create and Connect
In May, we ran our first Young Carers Create and Connect session at the Cairns Carers Hub, the beginning of a 4-week pilot designed to…
Creating moments of connection beyond our programs
Several Kookaburra Kids families in Townsville recently had the opportunity to attend an NRL match through the North Queensland Cowboys Field of Dreams program, an…
Expanding Regional Access to Defence Kids
Our recent Defence Kids program at the Bear Grylls Survival Camp in Coffs Harbour reflects our continued commitment to expanding access to support for Defence…
More support for regional Australia
For the first time, Kookaburra Kids has delivered a camp for Defence Kids in the Gippsland region of Victoria, opening the door for local young…
Bupa Healthy Cities Challenge Launch!
Recently Kookaburra Kids was proud to be part of the launch of the Bupa Healthy Cities Challenge at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. Visitors…
Strengthening our Defence Kids program
In September our team was in Melbourne hosting the first in a series of round table collaborations, focused on strengthening our Defence Kids Program in…
Program Milestones Across Queensland
It has been a significant period of firsts for Kookaburra Kids, with the delivery of two milestone programs across Queensland. In partnership with Wellways Carer…
Celebrating Young Carers this Carers Week
Every October, Carers Week celebrates the 2.65 million Australians who provide care and support to someone living with mental illness, disability, chronic illness or ageing….
Three Brothers, One Shared Journey with Kookaburra Kids
At Kookaburra Kids, we’re out to create positive mental health outcomes for young people impacted by family mental illness, through camps, activity days, and programs…
Harry’s Journey
When Harry first joined Kookaburra Kids Regenerate program, he was carrying more than a young person should have to. Through our programs, he found a…