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I know or am related to a child with cancer

I know or am related to a child with cancer

A whole community feels the impact when a child is diagnosed with cancer…

…grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, family friends, and neighbours. We’re here to help you support your loved ones throughout their cancer experience.

Call 1800 592 410 for support now or contact us via email or live chat.

Our services

How we can help

Redkite supports children and teenagers (0-18) diagnosed with cancer, their parents, siblings, grandparents, carers, extended family, and their community.

Emotional & Mental Health Support

We help extended family members and friends manage any effect childhood cancer may have had on their emotions or mental health. Our support is flexible, relaxed, and personalised to each adult or child’s unique needs.

Practical support

We can connect you with the information, tools, and services you may need to support a family throughout their cancer experience. If you have questions about cancer, would like more information on how to support those affected, or need support yourself, our social workers can help.

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 help you access any support you may need. You can contact us via phone, email or webchat.

Find out how we can support you!

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If you need support, Redkite is here for you.

No matter what challenges a family may be facing, Redkite is here to help. We work with organisations all around Australia to make sure people affected by childhood cancer receive the support they need most.

Redkite’s support is available wherever you are in Australia. It’s confidential and it’s free.

events & resources

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What's On
Event
1st Jan
8 March, 11:30am AEST

Connect Group for Grandparents

Our connect groups let you connect over video with people in a similar situation. These informal groups are a space where you can share your experience with people who’ve been there too, as well as talk about challenges and share things you’ve found helpful

Connect Group for Grandparents

Our connect groups let you connect over video with people in a similar situation. These informal groups are a space where you can share your experience with people who’ve been there too, as well as talk about challenges and share things you’ve found helpful

How to support the family of a child with cancer

Organising
4th Apr

How to support the family of a child with cancer

A guide for people who care about a family to help them provide the right support at the right time.

How to support the family of a child with cancer

A guide for people who care about a family to help them provide the right support at the right time.

Relationships
1st Oct

When your child has a friend with cancer

If your child’s friend is diagnosed with cancer, you might be wondering how this could impact your child.

When your child has a friend with cancer

If your child’s friend is diagnosed with cancer, you might be wondering how this could impact your child.

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Relationships
30th Sep

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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our services

Talk to someone
23rd Aug

Counselling

Helping adults and children through every stage of the cancer experience

Counselling

Helping adults and children through every stage of the cancer experience

Talk to someone
10th Sep

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

Practical stuff
9th Sep

Book Club

Age-appropriate books to tackle tough topics

Book Club

Age-appropriate books to tackle tough topics

Talk to someone
7th Sep

Information & resources

Helping you navigate the world of childhood cancer

Information & resources

Helping you navigate the world of childhood cancer

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