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Get your daily dose of feel-good when you read these stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to make a difference in the lives of families facing their child’s cancer.


In the latest episode of his podcast, Byron Cooke and his guests open up about asking for help, mental wellbeing and why there’s no time like the present for Australian men to reach out.
In the latest episode of his podcast, Byron Cooke and his guests open up about asking for help, mental wellbeing and why there’s no time like the present for Australian men to reach out.


During her career as a social worker, Claire Masula found that it was especially her work with young people, children and their families that were making her heart light up.
During her career as a social worker, Claire Masula found that it was especially her work with young people, children and their families that were making her heart light up.


Last year, Miranda, from the Gold Coast and Lara, from Dural, were two of just eight young Australians to be awarded a Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream scholarship.
Last year, Miranda, from the Gold Coast and Lara, from Dural, were two of just eight young Australians to be awarded a Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream scholarship.


Kate and James Rule were inspired to take part in Dry July in support of Redkite’s programs for young people facing cancer.
Kate and James Rule were inspired to take part in Dry July in support of Redkite’s programs for young people facing cancer.


When Karl’s seven-year-old son Richie was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer, he struggled to talk about how he was feeling.
When Karl’s seven-year-old son Richie was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer, he struggled to talk about how he was feeling.


Cancer seems like a lifetime ago for 10-year-old Hugh and his family. But his mum, Tess, still has the Red Bag that provided her with essentials when he was diagnosed.
Cancer seems like a lifetime ago for 10-year-old Hugh and his family. But his mum, Tess, still has the Red Bag that provided her with essentials when he was diagnosed.


When eight-year-old Abdullah was diagnosed with leukaemia, his mum Reema dropped everything to be by his side in hospital.
When eight-year-old Abdullah was diagnosed with leukaemia, his mum Reema dropped everything to be by his side in hospital.


You may remember bubbly six-year-old Hailey we told you about before Christmas.
You may remember bubbly six-year-old Hailey we told you about before Christmas.


Cancer seems like a lifetime ago for 10-year-old Hugh and his family. But his mum, Tess, still has the Red Bag that provided her with essentials when he was diagnosed.
Cancer seems like a lifetime ago for 10-year-old Hugh and his family. But his mum, Tess, still has the Red Bag that provided her with essentials when he was diagnosed.


Christmas came early for nearly 2000 families when they received a special gift from Coles.
Christmas came early for nearly 2000 families when they received a special gift from Coles.


Redkite Week at Coles Express has become an incredibly dynamic, fun and engaging community fundraising initiative, raising much-needed funds for Redkite families.
Redkite Week at Coles Express has become an incredibly dynamic, fun and engaging community fundraising initiative, raising much-needed funds for Redkite families.


You told us you would like to know more about the impact your support makes. In the past year, you’ve helped to…
You told us you would like to know more about the impact your support makes. In the past year, you’ve helped to…


How do you talk to a child about cancer and what’s happening to them? How do you help them express their feelings? Nothing about cancer is easy.
How do you talk to a child about cancer and what’s happening to them? How do you help them express their feelings? Nothing about cancer is easy.


News & media Trek for kids with cancer crosses finish line Team Vari finish their 23 day, 740km childhood cancer…
News & media Trek for kids with cancer crosses finish line Team Vari finish their 23 day, 740km childhood cancer…



News & media After months apart, Leah and Hailey are reunited with their family The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many people…
News & media After months apart, Leah and Hailey are reunited with their family The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many people…


News & media A day in the life of a hospital-based social worker When a child with cancer is admitted…
News & media A day in the life of a hospital-based social worker When a child with cancer is admitted…


News & media Isabella shaves her head in support of Redkite While receiving treatment at Westmead Children’s Hospital, eight-year-old Isabella…
News & media Isabella shaves her head in support of Redkite While receiving treatment at Westmead Children’s Hospital, eight-year-old Isabella…


Two mothers, who walked for 740kms and 23 days through South Australia for their daughter Natalie’s dying wish to pay it forward for others, arrived at the Royal Adelaide Hospital on 23 October.
Two mothers, who walked for 740kms and 23 days through South Australia for their daughter Natalie’s dying wish to pay it forward for others, arrived at the Royal Adelaide Hospital on 23 October.


Twice diagnosed with cancer, Kyle takes on the 4x4x48 Challenge this September to raise funds for Redkite.
Twice diagnosed with cancer, Kyle takes on the 4x4x48 Challenge this September to raise funds for Redkite.


A young mother who has rediscovered her passion for reading thanks to COVID-19, is sharing her love of books to raise money for Redkite, and she’s inspired a raft of best-selling authors to help her.
A young mother who has rediscovered her passion for reading thanks to COVID-19, is sharing her love of books to raise money for Redkite, and she’s inspired a raft of best-selling authors to help her.


Belinda and Maria had planned to walk all the way from Adelaide to Melbourne in memory of their late daughter. But when COVID-19 closed the state border, the mothers took a different path.
Belinda and Maria had planned to walk all the way from Adelaide to Melbourne in memory of their late daughter. But when COVID-19 closed the state border, the mothers took a different path.


The team at Coles North Lakes in Queensland crushed their fundraising goal and raised $1127 in Redkite’s Crunch 4 Kids with Cancer.
The team at Coles North Lakes in Queensland crushed their fundraising goal and raised $1127 in Redkite’s Crunch 4 Kids with Cancer.


Vinny’s Village, the family ab-crunching squad from Port Augusta, raised over $5000 in the Crunch 4 Kids challenge. Redkite supported Vinny’s family after the five-month-old was diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
Vinny’s Village, the family ab-crunching squad from Port Augusta, raised over $5000 in the Crunch 4 Kids challenge. Redkite supported Vinny’s family after the five-month-old was diagnosed with neuroblastoma.



A recent survey of parents and carers of children with cancer receiving support from leading childhood cancer support charity Redkite, found that nearly two thirds (64%) rated their stress as high – seven or more out of 10.
A recent survey of parents and carers of children with cancer receiving support from leading childhood cancer support charity Redkite, found that nearly two thirds (64%) rated their stress as high – seven or more out of 10.


Vinny was diagnosed with cancer at two-months-old. His family is now raising funds for Redkite during Crunch 4 Kids.
Vinny was diagnosed with cancer at two-months-old. His family is now raising funds for Redkite during Crunch 4 Kids.


Harry Cunningham, Sydney Swans midfielder, wants you to join the team that’s getting #quarantoned for kids with cancer this June.
Harry Cunningham, Sydney Swans midfielder, wants you to join the team that’s getting #quarantoned for kids with cancer this June.


Powerful cartoon series draws parallels between childhood cancer and life in a global pandemic.
Powerful cartoon series draws parallels between childhood cancer and life in a global pandemic.


Critical phone counselling for families of children with cancer during the pandemic will receive a funding boost through the sale of Coles traditional hot cross buns this Easter.
Critical phone counselling for families of children with cancer during the pandemic will receive a funding boost through the sale of Coles traditional hot cross buns this Easter.


When COVID-19 put the country into lockdown, Stockland’s donation of laptops kept Redkite’s support lines open.
When COVID-19 put the country into lockdown, Stockland’s donation of laptops kept Redkite’s support lines open.


Melbourne couple David and Hayley Smith-Devereux are swapping the building tops of the city for the mountain tops of the Himalayas in April for a cause that is close to their hearts.
Melbourne couple David and Hayley Smith-Devereux are swapping the building tops of the city for the mountain tops of the Himalayas in April for a cause that is close to their hearts.


Harry Cunningham, from the Sydney Swans, features in eBook For the Love of Bread by national children’s cancer charity Redkite.
Harry Cunningham, from the Sydney Swans, features in eBook For the Love of Bread by national children’s cancer charity Redkite.


With his Redkite and Coles 2019 Dare to Dream Scholarship, Chayde Tooley’s dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot is about to take off.
With his Redkite and Coles 2019 Dare to Dream Scholarship, Chayde Tooley’s dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot is about to take off.


Snow in summer, a life-sized Santa Claus on a rocking chair, and a walk-through dome full of twinkling coloured lights are just some of the hundreds of decorations making a Christmas wonderland for Melbourne residents from Sunday, 1 December.
Snow in summer, a life-sized Santa Claus on a rocking chair, and a walk-through dome full of twinkling coloured lights are just some of the hundreds of decorations making a Christmas wonderland for Melbourne residents from Sunday, 1 December.


A Redkite survey reveals the hidden financial burden childhood cancer puts on families.
A Redkite survey reveals the hidden financial burden childhood cancer puts on families.


For 10 years, a Country Road bear has been packed in every Redkite Red Bag. Here’s just one bear’s story.
For 10 years, a Country Road bear has been packed in every Redkite Red Bag. Here’s just one bear’s story.


To celebrate 10 years of partnership, Country Road has given Redkite’s Red Bag a major makeover.
To celebrate 10 years of partnership, Country Road has given Redkite’s Red Bag a major makeover.
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