Defence Kids Program Recognised as Social Program of the Year
We were deeply honoured to have our Defence Kids Program recognised as Social Program of the Year at the inaugural Veterans, Emergency Services & Police…
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…
Workplace Giving in Action
In October we were fortunate to see two outstanding examples of workplace communities rallying behind Kookaburra Kids. The team at Growlife Medical in Brisbane laced…
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…
Caring for those who care!
Recently over 60 veterans and their families came together in Brisbane for a Caring for Veterans event, led by veterans advocate and former Australian Army…
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…
Every act of kindness starts with a reason.
During National Student Volunteer Week in August, we celebrating the theme “Powered by Purpose”, a reminder that behind every student who volunteers, there’s a powerful…
Kookaburra Kids Welcomes New Era of Carer Support in Cairns.
We were fortunate to attend the official opening of the new Wellways Carer Hub in Cairns, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter for carer…
New Research Highlights Role of Nature in Supporting Young People’s Mental Wellbeing
New study shines a light on the psychological benefits of nature-based activities, including stress reduction and attention restoration, through Kookaburra Kids Regenerate Program. The Australian…