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.
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
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.
Latest information and resources
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.
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.
Musical activities for children and teens with cancer
Music can be a real source of support during the cancer experience. Our Redkite Music Box activities for young children and teens going through cancer can help them through challenging times.
Musical activities for children and teens with cancer
Music can be a real source of support during the cancer experience. Our Redkite Music Box activities for young children and teens going through cancer can help them through challenging times.
Employment and childhood cancer: How parents are impacted
Dad Tom speaks about his daughter Bianca’s diagnosis, how it impacted his family, and the stress of caring for his daughter while also managing a demanding job.
Employment and childhood cancer: How parents are impacted
Dad Tom speaks about his daughter Bianca’s diagnosis, how it impacted his family, and the stress of caring for his daughter while also managing a demanding job.
Tips to help families ease financial stress
Childhood cancer can have a large impact on a family’s financial situation. Here are some support services that may be able to help.
Tips to help families ease financial stress
Childhood cancer can have a large impact on a family’s financial situation. Here are some support services that may be able to help.
The emotional impact of childhood cancer on diagnosed children
A child with cancer can experience a whirlwind of emotions throughout their cancer experience. Here we discuss some of the things they may be feeling.
The emotional impact of childhood cancer on diagnosed children
A child with cancer can experience a whirlwind of emotions throughout their cancer experience. Here we discuss some of the things they may be feeling.
