I have a child or sibling with cancer
I know or am related to a child with cancer
I am bereaved
I want to support families facing childhood cancer
Redkite gives families the strength they need to face childhood cancer
Holding it together when your child’s life is in question can feel impossible. Redkite provides the practical, emotional and financial support for families who have a child with cancer aged 18 or under, so you don’t have to face it alone.
Financial support
We can help pay household bills.
Emotional support
Talk to us. You set the agenda, you set the pace.
Learning from each other
Hear from others who’ve been where you are now.
Connection
We can help connect you to other supports available.
Cancer makes life hard for families. We’re here to help you through it.
Whether you’re a parent, a member of the extended family, or a close friend of a child aged 18 and under who has cancer, our team is here for you.
Redkite’s support is available wherever you are in Australia. It’s confidential and it’s free.
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No one should have to face their child’s cancer alone. Thanks to you, they won’t have to.
There are so many ways you can make a difference. We’ve made it as easy as we can to show how much you care, whether it’s through making a donation, volunteering your time or connecting your workplace to Redkite.
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A multidisciplinary approach…Redkite’s on your team.
Health workers know better than anyone that a child with cancer needs a whole support network to keep their family strong and functioning. Our Oncology Social Workers are a resource you can call to help with referrals, counselling, financial assistance to families, and more. We’re in this, together.
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Latest news from Redkite
Redkite Ambassador Jodie Haydon opens the doors of Kirribilli House for Annual Christmas Appeal
This significant event aims to spotlight the myriad challenges of families facing childhood cancer during the holiday season, emphasising the indispensable role played by Redkite’s Christmas Appeal in providing crucial support.
Redkite Ambassador Jodie Haydon opens the doors of Kirribilli House for Annual Christmas Appeal
This significant event aims to spotlight the myriad challenges of families facing childhood cancer during the holiday season, emphasising the indispensable role played by Redkite’s Christmas Appeal in providing crucial support.
Cancer Hub Funding Extended
It’s only been 18 months since Canteen, Camp Quality and Redkite came together to launch Cancer Hub based on a shared vision that all Australian families impacted by cancer should get the right support quickly and easily.
Cancer Hub Funding Extended
It’s only been 18 months since Canteen, Camp Quality and Redkite came together to launch Cancer Hub based on a shared vision that all Australian families impacted by cancer should get the right support quickly and easily.
Book Club: Social worker picks for November
Hero Hunter and the Wonky White Cells “Hero Hunter” is a great book for explaining the diagnosis and treatment of…
Book Club: Social worker picks for November
Hero Hunter and the Wonky White Cells “Hero Hunter” is a great book for explaining the diagnosis and treatment of…
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Coffee Catch Ups: Fortnightly group for parents and carers
Regular virtual coffee groups for families of children with cancer
Coffee Catch Ups: Fortnightly group for parents and carers
Regular virtual coffee groups for families of children with cancer
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