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Empowering young people to thrive.

Young people impacted by family mental illness have a higher risk of poor mental health. From Kookaburra Kids programs they learn what mental health means, make friends who understand, and develop the skills to ask for help when they need it. These lifelong tools create brighter futures for themselves and their communities.

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Who we support

We deliver our services to young people aged 8-18 years impacted by family mental illness with the aim of empowering them to build resilience, lifelong knowledge and abilities, so they can reach their potential.

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Our Programs

We provide evidence-based, age appropriate prevention and early intervention mental health services, embedded within a peer-based social and activity based format. Children attend an annual camp and a series of fun activity days, featuring mental health education.

Our Values

At Kookaburra Kids we value: Connection; Commitment; Collaboration; Integrity

 

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"Please can I come again, it was so much FUN"

Kookaburra Kid

"This is the first time I have been able to talk to someone who understands about my mum’s bipolar disorder, I have a new friend and I am not alone anymore, thanks Kookaburra Kids"

Kookaburra Kid

"This is the best weekend I have ever had in my whole life, I can’t wait until the next camp”

Kookaburra Kid

"Camp acted as an escape, leaders were role models and gave me plenty of resources specifically relating to my father’s illness and how to deal with it."

Kookaburra Kid

“KK has given me better understanding of mental illness, a group of friends who are always there to talk to and will understand”

Kookaburra Kid

How You Can Help

With your support, we can reach more children across Australia impacted by family mental illness.

Refer

Complete the online referral form to the Kookaburra Kids camp program.

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Volunteer

Join our team of passionate volunteers in skilled and general support roles.

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Donate

If you are a trust or foundation, or simply want to participate in regular giving, your support will benefit many children in need.

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OUR PATRONS AND AMBASSADORS

We are so proud, thankful and honoured of the work Ambassadors and Patrons continue to do in support of Kookaburra Kids.

To all the donors, foundations, local governments and sponsors that support our existing services – we thank you for your committed and ongoing support.

Fundraise

Get a team together and host an event or conquer a personal challenge. Check out our Fundraising Kit for ideas.

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News and Events

Stay up to date with the latest news and events across Kookaburra Kids

From Research to Real Impact

Important conversations continue to shape the future of preventative mental health. Recently, our Head of Clinical Services, Inkah Fischer, presented research from our Regenerate program…

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Thank you to our

 

PRINCIPAL PARTNER

MAJOR STRATEGIC PARTNER

DEFENCE KIDS

PARTNERS

SUPPORTERS

 

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Accreditations

The Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation is accredited for Safeguarding Children with the Australian Childhood Foundation. This accreditation recognises that we meet the Safeguarding Children standards and reflects our unwavering commitment to providing safe and supportive environments for young people.

The Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation is proud to be HDAA accredited, meeting the National Standards for Mental Health Services. This certification reflects our commitment to providing safe, high-quality, and person-centred mental health support for young people.

 

Kookaburra Kids is proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer through the Veteran Employment Program (VEP). The Veteran Employment Program delivers initiatives that support Australian organisations to improve employment outcomes for Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans. Being a part of the Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) demonstrates an organisation’s public commitment to employing Australia’s veterans and creating an environment where they can perform at their best.

The Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation is a member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA). We are committed to adhering to the FIA Code and to ethical, best-practice professional fundraising.

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