Resources
Other childhood cancer support services
Redkite provides practical, emotional and financial support to families who have a child under 18 with cancer.
Brain Tumour Alliance Australia
BTAA provides information resources and peer support to patients and their families through their support line.
Camp Quality
Camp Quality provides family experiences, camps, school education programs, as well as Child Life Therapy in hospital.
Cancer Australia Children’s Cancer
A website with information on children’s cancers as well as guidance and advice for children, parents, grandparents, relatives, friends and the community on living with children’s cancer.
Cancer Council
Cancer Council is the peak national organisation aimed at reducing the incidence and effects of cancer. The state and territory Cancer Councils provide information and support for people affected by cancer, and undertake and fund cancer research.
Cancer Hub
Cancer Hub helps families, with children aged 0-25, impacted by cancer more easily access the practical and emotional support they need.
CanTeen
CanTeen provide support to 12-25 year olds affected by cancer with counselling, peer support, and camps.
Childhood Cancer Support
Childhood Cancer Support provide accommodation and transport services for families receiving treatment in Brisbane. They also run family support events and provide support through a Family Social Worker.
Children’s Cancer Foundation
The Children’s Cancer Foundation will cover the Medicare gap for patients, siblings and parents who see a mental health professional under a Mental Health Care Plan, as well as funding clinical research and hospital positions in Victoria.
Leukaemia Foundation
Leukaemia Foundation support to patients and their families with blood cancers and other blood disorders, like aplastic anaemia. They provide accommodation, transport, emotional support, information, support groups and support with grief.
Livewire
Livewire is a free online community powered by Starlight, which connects teens living with illness or disability & their siblings, in Australia or New Zealand.
Neuroblastoma Australia
Neuroblastoma Australia provides digital information resources, run family events and fund research.
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities has a wide range of programs to help seriously ill children and their families including accommodation and education support
Starlight Children’s Foundation
Starlight Children’s Charity provide Starlight Express rooms in hospitals and wishes to seriously ill children.
Youth Cancer Services
The Youth Cancer Services are based in major hospitals around Australia. They receives federal funding through Canteen to provide specialised treatment and support for young people aged 15-25 with cancer
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Related resources
How to tell your child about their cancer diagnosis
“In conversations with children, don’t make an assumption about how they’re feeling and what they understand. It’s important to let them express themselves in a way that’s right for them.”
How to tell your child about their cancer diagnosis
“In conversations with children, don’t make an assumption about how they’re feeling and what they understand. It’s important to let them express themselves in a way that’s right for them.”
How can siblings of children with cancer be involved in their care?
How can parents involve siblings effectively in the whole care and treatment process without overwhelming them?
How can siblings of children with cancer be involved in their care?
How can parents involve siblings effectively in the whole care and treatment process without overwhelming them?
Your voice matters: We’re here to listen
Welcome to our Redkite Social Work Series, where our social workers share real-life experiences and insights from families navigating the challenges of a childhood cancer diagnosis.
Your voice matters: We’re here to listen
Welcome to our Redkite Social Work Series, where our social workers share real-life experiences and insights from families navigating the challenges of a childhood cancer diagnosis.
Taking care of yourself: Physically, mentally and emotionally
Self-care when your child is in hospital looks different for everyone. It’s about finding what recharges you and gives you energy mentally, physically and emotionally.
Taking care of yourself: Physically, mentally and emotionally
Self-care when your child is in hospital looks different for everyone. It’s about finding what recharges you and gives you energy mentally, physically and emotionally.
