I have a child with cancer and I’d like information & support
We’re here for you and your family every step of the way.
When your child has cancer, get the help you need. Redkite is your lifeline with emotional, practical and financial support.
Our services for you
Social Work & Counselling
Talk to a Redkite Oncology Social Worker
Social Work & Counselling
Talk to a Redkite Oncology Social Worker
Help with bills, fuel & food
To ease the pressure when the budget gets tight
Help with bills, fuel & food
To ease the pressure when the budget gets tight
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.”
Harry and Ryan: The simple things can be the most helpful
“The most simple gestures often, I’ve found, no matter who it’s from, were the most helpful for us.”
Harry and Ryan: The simple things can be the most helpful
“The most simple gestures often, I’ve found, no matter who it’s from, were the most helpful for us.”
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Latest resources for you
Telling people your child has cancer
Talking about cancer can be daunting. You may have fears about how people will react, and voicing it can make it feel more real somehow
Telling people your child has cancer
Talking about cancer can be daunting. You may have fears about how people will react, and voicing it can make it feel more real somehow
Other childhood cancer support services
A list of childhood cancer support services in Australia
Other childhood cancer support services
A list of childhood cancer support services in Australia
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.
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