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About Redkite
Holding it together when your child’s life is in question can feel impossible.
Redkite provides practical, emotional and financial support for families who have a child with cancer aged 18 or under, so you don’t have to face it alone.
Discover Our Other Cancer Services
Financial Assistance
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.
How can Centrelink help my family?
Understanding and navigating Centrelink can be difficult and confusing. Below are some tips about Centrelink and other options that may be relevant to you and your family.
Education and Career Support
This service helps young cancer patients aged 15-25 stay connected to study or work both during and after their cancer treatment.
Communicating about Cancer for Parents and Carers
Parenting is tough enough without adding cancer to the mix. We get it. Here are some tips for parents and carers impacted by cancer on communicating and supporting their children.
Supporting your partner when they have cancer
Being the partner of someone who has cancer isn’t easy – it can be scary and confusing.
Camps
Kids’ Camps and Family Camps are opportunities for kids and their families to have fun experiences together, make positive memories and meet friends who understand.
Teacher Resources about Cancer
The teacher resource pack is a guide to help school staff and parents/carers, from preschools to primary schools across Australia, navigate cancer in the school community.
How to manage both cancer and friendships
Cancer can test friendships, leading to gains and losses. Communicate openly and lean on supportive friends during this time.
CANCER HUB FUNDING EXTENDED
Australian Government announces $9.4m to continue delivering Cancer Hub until 2027
Dealing with emotional effects with cancer on the family
Cancer impacts the whole family emotionally. Parents and carers may feel overwhelmed, guilty, or helpless. Support is available to help everyone cope.