Resources
Tips for good communication
Parents have shared their top tips to help you communicate with your family and your child’s treatment team.

Words from our families
‘Regardless of how busy hospital staff are, take the time to explain to your child what is happening. Don’t feel pressured to work at their pace, work at your child’s pace’
Learn to communicate with your partner during hospital visits when the other parent is not there. Communication is extremely important
‘Don’t be worried about asking too many questions because the medical staff know what is happening and what is to be expected, but unless you ask, no question is too big or too small’
‘Be honest with your child at their age level. Answer their questions honestly’
‘Talk as much as possible to the social worker as they know about all the financial and government support available’
‘Don’t think too far ahead. Digest the information provided and if you don’t understand, ask questions’
Request information And support
We’re ready to help. Please call us on 1800 REDKITE (Mon – Fri 9am – 7pm AEST), or fill out the form below.
Related resources

Using music can strengthen family bonds during challenging times. Creating personalised playlists and having family music sessions can also be fun!
Using music can strengthen family bonds during challenging times. Creating personalised playlists and having family music sessions can also be fun!

Hospitals can be overwhelming and there can be a lot of different doctors and nurses doing different jobs. We give you an overview of who will treat you in hospital.
Hospitals can be overwhelming and there can be a lot of different doctors and nurses doing different jobs. We give you an overview of who will treat you in hospital.

When it comes to hospitals, teenagers can be sent to either a children’s hospital or an adult one. We help answer any questions you may have about your hospital stay.
When it comes to hospitals, teenagers can be sent to either a children’s hospital or an adult one. We help answer any questions you may have about your hospital stay.

Redkite Music Box is here to help you and your family while you’re going through treatment, when you are at home, between hospital visits or after treatment is finished.
Redkite Music Box is here to help you and your family while you’re going through treatment, when you are at home, between hospital visits or after treatment is finished.