Health workers
Collaborating to help the whole family, in hospital, at home and in between
Most families will hear about Redkite when their child is hospitalised and they receive their Redkite Red Bag. As their hospital Social Worker, the support you provide and the connections families make with you are critical. You are also their gateway to the support we can provide to them as well as to the people you can’t see, like their extended family. So our approach is flexible and collaborative, to make sure every family member’s needs are met.
We collaborate with health professionals across Australia, in the community, in hospital, and in research so families impacted by childhood cancer can access support, and to continually improve psychosocial support available in the paediatric oncology space.
All Redkite Community Oncology Social Workers are eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Latest resources for health professionals
Referral form for families facing childhood cancer
Resources Family referral form Use this form to quickly and easily refer a family facing childhood cancer to Redkite.
Referral form for families facing childhood cancer
Resources Family referral form Use this form to quickly and easily refer a family facing childhood cancer to Redkite.
Walking alongside
The Walking Alongside video and Conversations Starters Guide are designed for health professionals who do not regularly encounter paediatric patients with life-limiting illnesses and/or paediatric deaths.
Walking alongside
The Walking Alongside video and Conversations Starters Guide are designed for health professionals who do not regularly encounter paediatric patients with life-limiting illnesses and/or paediatric deaths.
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If a child you’re supporting has cancer and their family is finding it hard to pay the household bills, they can register with myRedkite. Eligible families may select to receive food and fuel vouchers or upload essential household bills for Redkite to pay.
