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
Mackenzie and Adrian’s story
When Mackenzie was diagnosed with cancer at 12, her dad Adrian was devastated. Just over two years earlier, the family lost their mum to cancer. With incredible strength, the family once again came together to support Mackenzie through her treatment.
Mackenzie and Adrian’s story
When Mackenzie was diagnosed with cancer at 12, her dad Adrian was devastated. Just over two years earlier, the family lost their mum to cancer. With incredible strength, the family once again came together to support Mackenzie through her treatment.
A guide for grandparents of children affected by childhood cancer
This booklet answers some of the many questions which grandparents of children with cancer told Redkite they would have liked answered when their grandchild was diagnosed and during their grandchild’s treatment phase.
A guide for grandparents of children affected by childhood cancer
This booklet answers some of the many questions which grandparents of children with cancer told Redkite they would have liked answered when their grandchild was diagnosed and during their grandchild’s treatment phase.
Stephanie and Archie’s story: Our community rallied around us
When Stephanie’s son Archie was diagnosed with cancer, their family and community came together and rallied around them.
Stephanie and Archie’s story: Our community rallied around us
When Stephanie’s son Archie was diagnosed with cancer, their family and community came together and rallied around them.
Katie’s story: Music and childhood cancer treatment
Music can promote connection and strengthen relationships within your family. Katie explored the Redkite Music Box and thought it would be helpful for families facing the cancer experience.
Katie’s story: Music and childhood cancer treatment
Music can promote connection and strengthen relationships within your family. Katie explored the Redkite Music Box and thought it would be helpful for families facing the cancer experience.
Things to do during the school holidays
These school holidays the kids can have fun and relax after a big term of school and parents can relax the routine and have more time to connect with their family.
Things to do during the school holidays
These school holidays the kids can have fun and relax after a big term of school and parents can relax the routine and have more time to connect with their family.
How children’s counselling helps siblings manage the effects of cancer
After Emily was diagnosed with cancer, Redkite’s children’s counselling program played a vital role in supporting the emotional wellbeing of Emily and her sister Lucy.
How children’s counselling helps siblings manage the effects of cancer
After Emily was diagnosed with cancer, Redkite’s children’s counselling program played a vital role in supporting the emotional wellbeing of Emily and her sister Lucy.
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