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
Help paying for bills, groceries, and petrol
To help pay for everyday essentials when the budget gets tight
Help paying for bills, groceries, and petrol
To help pay for everyday essentials when the budget gets tight
Counselling
Helping adults and children through every stage of the cancer experience
Counselling
Helping adults and children through every stage of the cancer experience
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
JobAccelerator, powered by Hudson
A personalised program to help you achieve your employment goals
JobAccelerator, powered by Hudson
A personalised program to help you achieve your employment goals
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
Family Wellbeing & Transition Program
Supporting you and your child during your time in hospital
Family Wellbeing & Transition Program
Supporting you and your child during your time in hospital
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
Information & resources
Helping you navigate the world of childhood cancer
Information & resources
Helping you navigate the world of childhood cancer
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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
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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