View all27 August 2024Camp QualityCanteenNovember 2023Practical advice about explaining cancer to your child, managing financial concerns, approaching cancer treatment, as well as keeping the family connected.RedkiteSingular ResourceTailored resources to support siblings of cancer patients, including how to talk to your child about their sibling’s diagnosis and dealing with the emotional effects of cancer to the family.These resources can guide you through looking after yourself as a young person with cancer, managing friendships, counselling for families and more.These resources can help guide you through preparing your children for funerals, navigating your child’s grief and coping with daily life when a loved one dies.

Our Services

Cancer Hub is delivered by Canteen, Camp Quality and Redkite and connects families with the right support, at the right time. If you get in touch with Cancer Hub, they will assess your needs as a family and do the work to connect you individually to the right support for you, including cancer care support groups and the Charity Partner services below. If you’d like to speak to someone straight away, our guide to finding cancer support in Australia lists helplines you can call today.
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Grief and Bereavement Support 

Redkite

Redkite offers a safe space to talk about grief, overwhelming emotions, other people’s expectations or whatever matters most to you. We are here to support you in the way you need, when you’re ready.

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parents and grandparents looking after a young person with cancer

Online Support Groups for Parents and Carers

Redkite

Families often tell us that facing childhood cancer can feel isolating. Redkite’s online support groups offer a safe, relaxed and open space to connect with others who understand. Whether you prefer to listen or share, you’re always welcome.

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Online Support Programs

Redkite

Redkite’s online support programs are available anytime through the myRedkite portal. These programs are designed to support children, teens, and parents, wherever you are in the cancer journey.

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cancer counselling for families

Children’s Counselling

Redkite

Redkite’s Children’s Counselling supports kids with cancer and siblings (5-17 years) through tailored activities. Focusing on emotional well-being, resilience, and self-esteem in a safe, caring environment.

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parent fuelling car with redkites financial assistance program offering financial help for cancer patients and their families

Financial Assistance

Redkite

Cancer can have a significant impact on a family’s financial situation. Redkite can help by paying for essentials like fuel, groceries, electricity and more. 

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Father reading a book to his kid from the Redkite Book Club service which provides free resources for cancer patients

Book Club

Redkite

We have books for children, teens and adults, covering a range of topics to help throughout the cancer experience. Borrow for free for as long as you like!

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