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Information & resources

Helping you navigate the world of childhood cancer

Facing childhood cancer can be overwhelming for the whole family. We have information and resources to help you face challenges throughout the cancer experience.

For anyone connected to a child with cancer

Other ways our Social Workers can help you, beyond counselling

What kind of things can Redkite help with?

Our Social Workers are specialists in childhood cancer support. We’re the biggest paediatric oncology social work team in Australia.

We help families with all the emotional and practical things that come out of nowhere when a child is diagnosed. From being a sounding board for difficult conversations, to helping advocate to schools, health services and other organisations for you and your child, a Redkite social worker is here to help.

Find and connect you to the services you need

Troubleshoot practical problems

Navigate difficult conversations with your children, family and friends

Working with your child’s treating team

Provide information on hospitals and the world of childhood cancer

Advocate on your behalf

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We’re ready to help. Please call us on 1800 REDKITE (Mon – Fri 9am – 7pm AEST), or fill out the form below.

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    ‘Forgotten children’ – the experience of siblings and how you can help

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    Siblings of children with cancer can experience a lot of change in their life and be directly affected emotionally and socially by their brother or sisters’ diagnosis. We take a look at how you can help.

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    The hidden costs of cancer

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    The hidden costs of cancer

    As outsiders looking in, it can be difficult to understand just how deeply childhood cancer can affect a family’s life. When a child is diagnosed, most aspects of their family’s lifestyle are impacted in some way, which can cause a lot of extra expenses that we may not think of.

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    How to encourage healthy eating after childhood cancer

    Creating healthier eating habits with your child can be difficult after cancer treatment. Here we share some fun tips and activities to encourage your child to eat heathier foods.

    How to encourage healthy eating after childhood cancer

    Creating healthier eating habits with your child can be difficult after cancer treatment. Here we share some fun tips and activities to encourage your child to eat heathier foods.

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    Emotions and cancer: Coping tips for parents

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    Emotions and cancer: Coping tips for parents

    Parents and carers of children diagnosed with cancer often experience stress, overwhelm and uncertainty throughout the cancer experience. Here are our tips for coping with strong emotions during this challenging time.

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    Talking to children about cancer when a child they know has been diagnosed

    This resource is for adults who would like to explain childhood cancer to the children they care for who are aged 8-12. The resource includes age-appropriate answers for common questions children have.

    Talking to children about cancer when a child they know has been diagnosed

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    Childhood cancer: A father’s perspective

    Depending on their role, each person in a family is affected by childhood cancer differently. This article outlines some of the common experiences dads can face during their child’s cancer experience.

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