I know or am related to a child with cancer
How to help and make a difference for a family facing childhood cancer
Supporting a family whose child has cancer takes a village, from grandparents and family to friends and neighbours. Unsure how to help? We’re here for you.
We’re here to support families’ greatest supporters… you
Empowering you
We have a range of information on our website that can help you better understand and support a family throughout their childhood cancer experience.
Supporting you
We help extended family members and friends (adults and children) face the emotional effects of childhood cancer by providing free counselling, social work and more.
Helping you help them
Sometimes, it can be hard to ask for help. Redkite’s mobile app, KiteCrew, is a tool you can use to help a family with the day-to-day tasks that are left behind when they’re focused on their child’s care.
Talk to us
Our friendly support team are here to answer your questions and help you access any support you may need. You can contact us via phone, email or webchat.
Impactful support strengthens social connections, reduces isolation and gives families a far greater chance of coping with their immediate challenge.
How you can support a family whose child has cancer
Understanding how to give meaningful help is essential to supporting families. These parents share helpful ways their extended family, friends and community supported them through the childhood cancer experience.
Organise support for families facing childhood cancer through the Kitecrew app
Don’t know how to help a family whose child has cancer? Helping with their day-to-day tasks is a great place to start and make a big difference.
KiteCrew is a simple app that organises all the practical help families may need from their support network. From walking the dog, school pickups or doing laundry. This apps schedules daily tasks with a crew of supporters making offering and accepting help simple.
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Latest resources & family stories
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.
Let’s talk about sleep
Caring for a child with cancer, in hospital or at home can be challenging. Sleep is one of the things, in children and adults, which can be effected.
Let’s talk about sleep
Caring for a child with cancer, in hospital or at home can be challenging. Sleep is one of the things, in children and adults, which can be effected.
Why is music therapy important for children?
As we celebrate World Music Therapy Week, we sit down with Senior Social Worker, Dana, and talk about how music therapy is helping children and families going through childhood cancer.
Why is music therapy important for children?
As we celebrate World Music Therapy Week, we sit down with Senior Social Worker, Dana, and talk about how music therapy is helping children and families going through childhood cancer.
How to tell your child about their cancer diagnosis
“In conversations with children, don’t make an assumption about how they’re feeling and what they understand. It’s important to let them express themselves in a way that’s right for them.”
How to tell your child about their cancer diagnosis
“In conversations with children, don’t make an assumption about how they’re feeling and what they understand. It’s important to let them express themselves in a way that’s right for them.”
How can siblings of children with cancer be involved in their care?
How can parents involve siblings effectively in the whole care and treatment process without overwhelming them?
How can siblings of children with cancer be involved in their care?
How can parents involve siblings effectively in the whole care and treatment process without overwhelming them?
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