You are here: Home Page Childhood cancer is hard on everyone involved. Parents are suddenly balancing hospital stays, treatments and sleepless nights with work, household duties and trying to maintain a sense of normality for their other children. Siblings can feel left behind as every resource – time, money, energy – rightly becomes focused on…
You are here: Home Page Childhood cancer is hard on everyone involved. Parents are suddenly balancing hospital stays, treatments and sleepless nights with work, household duties and trying to maintain a sense of normality for their other children. Siblings can feel left behind as every resource – time, money, energy – rightly becomes focused on…
You are here: Home Page When cancer impacts your family, especially when it’s a child diagnosed, life changes overnight. Between hospital visits, disrupted routines, and emotional strain, it’s never an easy road. The good news is that Australia has a strong network of trusted organisations offering practical, emotional, and financial support. Cancer Hub provides a…
You are here: Home Page When cancer impacts your family, especially when it’s a child diagnosed, life changes overnight. Between hospital visits, disrupted routines, and emotional strain, it’s never an easy road. The good news is that Australia has a strong network of trusted organisations offering practical, emotional, and financial support. Cancer Hub provides a…
You are here: Home Page Even though it’s hard, being honest and open with your children about cancer is the best way to help them cope. Young people want to be told the truth, even if it’s difficult news for you to share and for them to hear. Secrecy often makes things worse and only…
You are here: Home Page Prepare your child in advance of any mourning rituals (e.g., wakes, funerals, memorial services, burials). You can prepare your child by explaining in simple language, what to expect at the event, and the appropriate ways they can react. For example: “Today, we are going to your sister’s burial service. This…
You are here: Home Page All children, no matter how young, grieve. Although grieving in children often looks very different from how adults grieve. It is important to find a healthy balance in expressing your grief in front of your child – to be able to show them its hard for you as well. Through…
You are here: Home Page When someone you love dies your life is changed forever. Understanding those changes, and adjusting with them, can take a long time. In the meantime, daily life goes on. Some people find maintaining their usual routine is really helpful. But that doesn’t mean you have to pretend everything is fine…
You are here: Home Page The Australian Government (through Centrelink) provides assistance for people who must stop work because of their cancer or to care for someone with cancer. It’s worth finding out what’s available for you and your family, so read on for tips about dealing with Centrelink. Centrelink benefits There are several Centrelink…
You are here: Home Page Even though it’s hard, being honest and open with your children about cancer is the best way to help them cope. Young people want to be told the truth, even if it’s difficult news for you to share and for them to hear. Secrecy often makes things worse and only…