What is Capers?

Kidney Kids Capers is a multi day activity program held each year in five capital cities around Australia. The program provides a chance for children living with chronic kidney disease and their siblings a chance to develop much needed peer-support networks.

The Kidney Kids Capers program also provides the perfect environment for parents of kidney kids to get together and develop similar relationships at our ‘Family Fun Days’. First held in 2002, this program now attracts around 70 participants in each state.

How do I sign up?

You can find all relevant application forms (as well as terms & conditions of participation and indemnity conditions) and event information at the bottom of this page.

If you have any questions or would like to be added to our database, so that you are the first to know about upcoming kids programs, call our National Children’s Program Co-ordinator on 1800 4 KIDNEY - 1800 454 363 or email kids@kidney.org.au

When is the next Kidney Capers in my area?

New South Wales
27 July 2013 – Kids Only Day (7-17): Luna Park Sydney
28 July 2013 – Family Fun Day: Sydney Swans vs Richmond Tigers at the SCG (in a Corporate Suite)

Victoria/ Tasmania
21 September 2013 – Family Fun Day: Royal Melbourne Show
22 September 2013 – Kids Only Day (7-17): Galactic Circus Melbourne

Queensland
19 October 2013 – Family Fun Day: Australia Zoo
20 October 2013 – Kids Only Day (7-17): Dreamworld On The Gold Coast

South Australia/Northern Territory
7 September 2013 – Family Fun Day: Royal Adelaide Show
8 September 2013 – Kids Only Day (7-17): Beach House

Western Australia *Sponsored By Lotteryswest
4 October 2013 – Kids Only (7-17): Scitech & Timezone
5 October 2013 – Kids Only (7-17): Laser Tag & 3D Movie
6 October 2013 – Kids Only (7-17): The Great Escape
8 December 2013 – Kids Christmas Party: Adventure World

Subsidies may be available for some families attending camps and events, especially if they live outside metropolitan area.

Take a peek at the fun!
Want to see all the fun being had around the country and our Kidney Kids Capers events? Visit our Facebook ‘like page’ today! Download to see and revisit the fun on the Kidney Capers photo board.

Interested in volunteering?
If you would like to volunteer at Kidney Kids Capers please download the Volunteer Application Form.

Please note that all volunteers must pass the relevant police check guidelines for working with children in their state in order to participate in Kidney Kids Capers. Applications for volunteering close 6 weeks prior to the activity date in each state.

Can you help us? YES !
Sponsorship for these events or donated funds can help us improve any of our important programs for members of our kidney community, but particularly help us make our recreation events even more special for our Kidney Kids.

Calendar of events - click here to find dates for all of our upcoming events.