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Myer Precious Metal Ball

Myer Precious Metal Ball

Friday 10 May 2013 Myer Stores Community Fund raised precious metal in support of Redkite at the Myer Precious Metal Ball.

 

Coles customers fly the Redkite in store

April 2013 Redkite is excited to report that Coles customers can now show their support for children and young people with cancer in-store.
 

World Social Work Day

Tuesday, 19 March 2013 Today is World Social Work Day, and we're celebrating the incredible work of all of Redkite's Social Workers.
 
Jimmyteenstv and Redkite partnership

Young people share their cancer stories

Thursday 14 March 2013 A pilot project enabling young people to share their cancer journey with others through video is receiving a positive response with more young people accessing Jimmyteens.tv to talk about their cancer experience.
 
Lloyds skilled volunteering helps Redkite

Skilled volunteering project helps families

Tuesday 12 March 2013 A dedicated team of colleagues from Lloyds International completed a skilled volunteering project that will assist young adults with cancer, or families with a diagnosed child, who are seeking to waive or put a temporary stop on bill payments.
 
Social worker Nathan from Redkite

More phone and email support

Tuesday 12 March 2013 To ensure we’re there for more families, Redkite has welcomed to the team experienced Social Worker Nathan MacArthur. More families have recently accessed Redkite’s email and phone counselling support than ever before.
 
Malcolm Sargent

Our beginnings

Tuesday 12 March 2013 The great man who inspired the founding of Redkite, Sir Malcolm Sargent, was a brilliant musician and internationally renowned conductor who often directed his support to children and young people.
 
help fly the redkite with flybuys

flybuys customers fly the Redkite

Friday 8 March 2013 Redkite is excited to share that flybuys customers are being invited to donate their points to Redkite. This exciting online campaign has been established thanks to the Coles and Redkite partnership with customers generously donating $40,000 through flybuys so far.
 
Why your support of Redkite matters

Infographic: Our three year expansion plan

Thursday 28 February 2013 Redkite's programs need to expand to close the gaps in support for families. Redkite's infographic outlines our three-year expansion plan and illustrates why your support is so important.
 
Coles and Redkite partnership logo

Coles and Redkite announce partnership

Saturday 26 January 2013 Redkite is proud to announce today that we are partnering with Coles to raise awareness of our vital services and to support more children and young people with cancer, and their families.
 
Redkite revised logo thumb

Redkite unveils revised logo

Wednesday 16 January 2013 Redkite is today unveiling a refreshed and strengthened logo. Our revised branding is designed to continue communicating the warmth, professionalism and accessibility families and donors have come to expect from Redkite during our 30 years providing support to children and young people with cancer.
 
WACA supports 12 Gifts

The WACA supports Redkite's 12 Gifts of Christmas

Thursday 29 November 2012 The Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) is encouraging everyone to help support children and young people with cancer this Christmas by buying their gifts through Redkite.
 

Ponting Foundation launches Biggest Game of Cricket

Thursday 15 November 2012 The Ponting Foundation has today launched the Biggest Game of Cricket (BGOC), a new fundraising initiative for charities who support young Australians with cancer, including Redkite.
 
Louis - Christmas Appeal
 

Redkite's Christmas Appeal

Thursday 15 November 2012 Louis' and Jeremy's families share their experiences of the cancer journey and explain how your support of Redkite's Christmas Appeal can make all the difference to families with a child, teenager or young person with cancer.
 
Redkite's 12 Gifts thumbnail

Give a gift that keeps on giving

Thursday 25 October 2012 Redkite has launched Redkite’s 12 Gifts of Christmas to help support families with a child or young person with cancer this Christmas.
 
 Redkite Red Bag

Red Bag Unpacked

Thursday 11 October 2012 Following a cancer diagnosis, many families go straight from the doctor’s surgery to hospital. This is why Redkite provides support packs at the very time of diagnosis. We invite you to look inside Redkite’s Red Bag to see how important these essential items are to families.
 
 Real Connect

A Real Connect Update

Thursday 11 October 2012 Redkite’s service expansion plan, Real Connect, is underway to help transform the experience of cancer support for children, young people and their families in Australia.
 
Jimmyteenstv

Young people share their cancer experiences creatively

Thursday 27 September 2012 Redkite has launched a pilot of Jimmyteens.tv in Australia, an award winning digital storytelling program from the UK for 15-24 year olds receiving cancer treatment.
 
Volunteers packing Redkite support pack

More support for young people

Friday 21 September 2012 Today, volunteers packed more Redkite diagnosis support packs for teenagers and young adults. Demand for the packs is increasing as more young people become aware of Redkite.
 
Include a Charity Week Redkite

Help the good work live on 

Wednesday 12 September 2012 From 17-23 September, Redkite is taking part in 'Include a Charity Week' to help raise public awareness about leaving a bequest in your will to charity.
 
Redkite supporter Brett Kirk

Redkite congratulates special supporter Brett Kirk 

Tuesday 4 September 2012 Former Sydney Swans captain and long term supporter of Redkite, Brett Kirk, has been announced as the new Fremantle Dockers Assistant Coach for next season.
 
Ben Elton Redkite Corporate Quiz

Ben Elton to host Redkite Corporate Quiz

Friday 17 August 2012 World renowned stand-up comedian, TV personality, actor, novelist and writer, Ben Elton, will be hosting The Redkite Corporate Quiz in Perth.
 
education support

Redkite education assistance expanded

Tuesday 6 August 2012 Redkite is now able to provide more teenagers and young adults with essential education support.
 
Redkite Chairmans Appeal 2012

Redkite calls for urgent support

Thursday 28 June 2012 Redkite urgently needs public support to provide essential services to recently diagnosed children and young people with cancer before Saturday 30 June.
 

Eat St goes red hot for Redkite

Tuesday 26 June 2012 On Tuesday, 24 July Melbourne will be treated to an unforgettable night of food and fundraising when Eat Street goes red hot for Redkite.
 
Face Painting at Redkite Swans Dat

2012 Swans Family Day

Friday 14 June 2012 Redkite hosted its annual family day with the Sydney Swans on Sunday 3 June at the SCG.
 
 
Financial assistance

Record high demand for financial help

Friday 8 June 2012 Redkite experienced and met the highest demand ever for its financial assistance during May. 
 

June is Workplace Giving Month

Monday 21 May 2012 Redkite is proudly supporting Workplace Giving Month this June. We’ll be celebrating the valuable contributions generous Australian workplaces are making.
 

The 2012 Chairman's Appeal

Thursday 17 May 2012Redkite's Chairman Appeal is now on. The appeal calls for vital funds to ensure Redkite can support families like Geraldine's through the difficult cancer journey.
 
Merrick Watts running for Redkite

Run ahead of the pack at City2Surf

Friday 4 May 2012 Jump the queue and start ahead of the pack for a cause at this year's Sun-Herald City2Surf in Sydney with an exlusive Gold Charity place.
 
 Redkite diagnosis support pack

More diagnosis support for young people

Thursday 3 May 2012 Redkite is today preparing more diagnosis support packs for teenagers and young adults with cancer.  
 

A plan to transform cancer support

Thursday 22 March 2012 Redkite is proud to share with you news on Real Connect, an innovative vision which aims to transform the way cancer care is experienced in Australia.
 

Real Support in 2011

Wednesday 21 March 2012 If you’ve donated, volunteered or helped spread the word about Redkite – you’ve made a big difference to families across Australia.
 

World Social Worker Day

Tuesday 20 March 2012 A Redkite Social Worker shares some of the common issues families face during the cancer journey and how she and her team provides support.
 
Jenni Seton

Celebrating a remarkable woman: Jenni Seton

Thursday 8 March 2012 It’s International Women’s Day today and an opportunity for us to celebrate a phenomenal woman: Redkite’s CEO, Jenni Seton.
 
Bob Every Redkite Chairman

Order of Australia for Redkite Chairman

Wednesday 1 February 2012 Chairman of Redkite, Wesfarmers and Boral, Bob Every, was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to business.
 

Find your sense of tumour conference

Friday 24 January 2012The ninth ‘Find Your Sense of Tumour’ conference will be held this weekend. The UK-based conference is for teenagers and young adults with cancer.
 

Scholarships awarded

Monday 16 January 2012 Twenty-nine young people are today finding out they have been awarded Redkite Dare to Dream Scholarships.
 
Education assistance

Assistance with back-to-school costs

Friday 13 January 2012 Redkite is ready to provide families with back-to-school financial assistance through its Education Assistance program.
 
 

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