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
Redkite Adult Counselling
Helping adults and children through every stage of the cancer experience
Redkite Adult Counselling
Helping adults and children through every stage of the cancer experience
Children’s Counselling
Personalised support to help children face the emotional impact of cancer
Children’s Counselling
Personalised support to help children face the emotional impact of cancer
Social Work
Holistic support facing the challenges caused by childhood cancer
Social Work
Holistic support facing the challenges caused by childhood cancer
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
Group Support
Connect with people from around Australia who are in a similar situation
Group Support
Connect with people from around Australia who are in a similar situation
Book Club
Age-appropriate books to tackle tough topics
Book Club
Age-appropriate books to tackle tough topics
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
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Stories from families like yours
My best friend had cancer: Hamish’s story
Hamish and Fergus have been best mates for most of their lives. When Fergus was diagnosed with cancer at 16, their friendship changed, and in many ways became much stronger. This is Hamish’s story of supporting his best friend through his toughest journey.
My best friend had cancer: Hamish’s story
Hamish and Fergus have been best mates for most of their lives. When Fergus was diagnosed with cancer at 16, their friendship changed, and in many ways became much stronger. This is Hamish’s story of supporting his best friend through his toughest journey.
Jacinta and Daisy: We were shoved into hospital life
“I kind of blocked out a lot in those first few weeks, because there’s so many people coming to see us all the time, talk to us, and tell us different things. I was kind of numb really.”
Jacinta and Daisy: We were shoved into hospital life
“I kind of blocked out a lot in those first few weeks, because there’s so many people coming to see us all the time, talk to us, and tell us different things. I was kind of numb really.”
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Latest resources for you
Childhood cancer and managing changing relationships with family and friends
Childhood cancer impacts each member of a family and all the different relationships in their life.
Childhood cancer and managing changing relationships with family and friends
Childhood cancer impacts each member of a family and all the different relationships in their life.
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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