I care about a child with cancer and want information & support
A whole community feels the impact when a child is diagnosed with cancer…
…grandparents, aunts and uncles, siblings, family friends, neighbours and teachers. A child’s cancer diagnosis is a terrible shock, but Redkite is here for you too.
Our services for you
Social Work & Counselling
Talk to a Redkite Oncology Social Worker
Social Work & Counselling
Talk to a Redkite Oncology Social Worker
KiteCrew App
To organise the practical support you need from friends and family who want to help.
KiteCrew App
To organise the practical support you need from friends and family who want to help.
Connect Groups
A shared space for people with a shared experience
Connect Groups
A shared space for people with a shared experience
Book Club
Age-appropriate books to tackle tough topics
Book Club
Age-appropriate books to tackle tough topics
Music Therapy
Using music to build resilience. Music therapy is available in children’s hospitals
Music Therapy
Using music to build resilience. Music therapy is available in children’s hospitals
Helping you navigate the world of childhood cancer
Helping you navigate the world of cancer
Helping you navigate the world of childhood cancer
Helping you navigate the world of cancer
Support with grief and bereavement
Whenever you need us, for as long as you need us
Support with grief and bereavement
Whenever you need us, for as long as you need us
Financial Assistance for Funerals
A contribution to your child’s funeral costs
Financial Assistance for Funerals
A contribution to your child’s funeral costs
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Stories from families like yours
David, Kate and Margaret: Cancer impacts the whole family
“The further you get away from treatment, the more normal you start to feel, and that terrifies me.”
David, Kate and Margaret: Cancer impacts the whole family
“The further you get away from treatment, the more normal you start to feel, and that terrifies me.”
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Latest resources for you
Managing family relationships
Going through cancer treatment can lead to some very positive experiences in relationships, but the stress can also cause immense strain.
Managing family relationships
Going through cancer treatment can lead to some very positive experiences in relationships, but the stress can also cause immense strain.
Can Centrelink help my family?
Understanding and navigating Centrelink when a child has cancer is difficult and confusing. Here are tips about Centrelink and other options that may be relevant to you and your family.
Can Centrelink help my family?
Understanding and navigating Centrelink when a child has cancer is difficult and confusing. Here are tips about Centrelink and other options that may be relevant to you and your family.
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