You are here: Home Page How you explain what cancer is and the type of information you give your child will depend on their age, how much they can understand and what they want to know. But the best advice is to keep it simple and straightforward. It’s also important to speak with your treatment…
You are here: Home Page Children are naturally curious. When they find out that a family member has cancer, it is likely that they will have many questions. It is important that children feel informed, and that they do not feel like information is being withheld from them. It is also normal that you might…
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 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 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 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 Camp Quality gives kids facing cancer the chance to be kids again. Camp Quality’s services and programs are created specifically to support children aged up to 15 years, who are dealing with their own cancer diagnosis, or the diagnosis of someone they love, like a brother, sister, mum, dad or…