Redkite gives families the strength they need to face childhood cancer
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
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
Meet Katja: A Redkite Social Worker Empowering Childhood Cancer Families
When baby Eli was diagnosed with cancer, his parents didn’t know how to tell their other children.
Meet Katja: A Redkite Social Worker Empowering Childhood Cancer Families
When baby Eli was diagnosed with cancer, his parents didn’t know how to tell their other children.
2022 Dare to Dream Finalist: Future Orchestra Musician Louis Fetting
Louis was an exceptionally talented musician, playing the trombone at The Sydney Opera and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with multiple music ensembles. His love of music came from intensive early childhood therapies participating in speech, sensory and sound therapies in particularly music therapy.
2022 Dare to Dream Finalist: Future Orchestra Musician Louis Fetting
Louis was an exceptionally talented musician, playing the trombone at The Sydney Opera and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with multiple music ensembles. His love of music came from intensive early childhood therapies participating in speech, sensory and sound therapies in particularly music therapy.
2022 Dare to Dream Finalist: Future Paediatric Oncologist Keasine Latu
Keasine, 16, dreams of becoming a paediatric oncologist to help children with cancer like her. She is one of eight inspiring young Australians to receive a Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship.
2022 Dare to Dream Finalist: Future Paediatric Oncologist Keasine Latu
Keasine, 16, dreams of becoming a paediatric oncologist to help children with cancer like her. She is one of eight inspiring young Australians to receive a Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship.
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What’s on
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
Connect Group for Grandparents
Our connect groups let you connect over video with people in a similar situation. These informal groups are a space where you can share your experience with people who’ve been there too, as well as talk about challenges and share things you’ve found helpful
Connect Group for Grandparents
Our connect groups let you connect over video with people in a similar situation. These informal groups are a space where you can share your experience with people who’ve been there too, as well as talk about challenges and share things you’ve found helpful
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