Online Support Programs
When your child has cancer, getting to in-person support is not always possible. Redkite’s online support programs are designed to reach you wherever you are, at a time that suits. These programs support children, teenagers and parents at every stage of the cancer experience, and they are especially valuable for families in regional and remote areas or anyone who prefers the flexibility of connecting from home.
What the programs include
Our facilitated, self-paced programs offer practical tools, emotional support, and helpful strategies for the whole family:
- MusicBox: Brings music therapy into your home, with creative activities for children and teens to explore their emotions through music and movement, plus ideas to support family connection.
- CatNap: A flexible, evidence-based program with practical strategies to help parents improve sleep and prioritise self-care.
- Refresh Kids Eating: Supports parents and carers in re-establishing healthy eating habits with their child after cancer treatment.
- Work Companion: Helps parents navigate work and caregiving, whether returning to the workplace or managing employment during treatment.
Who are the programs for?
These online programs are for children and young people aged 0 to 17 affected by cancer and the people caring for them, including parents, carers and grandparents. Group registrations are managed through a myRedkite account, and you can join sessions that match your family’s stage, from newly diagnosed through to after treatment ends.
How to access the programs
Getting started is straightforward. Reach out to Cancer Hub, and we will help you get started. Once registered and set up, you can access all programs for free at any time through the myRedkite portal.
Online Support Programs FAQs
What are the online support programs designed to help with?
These programs are created to support the whole family with practical tools and emotional guidance. They’re designed to help you navigate the challenges that come with a child’s cancer experience, offering strategies that fit into everyday life.
How can these programs support my family’s wellbeing?
Each program offers simple, evidence‑based activities that help families manage stress, strengthen emotional connection, and build confidence in coping with day‑to‑day challenges. They’re flexible, self‑paced, and designed to meet you where you’re at.
Why might these programs be helpful during or after treatment?
They give you access to practical strategies and emotional support at a time when routines, emotions, and family dynamics can feel unpredictable. Whether you’re adjusting to treatment, returning to “normal,” or finding a new normal, the programs offer guidance you can use immediately.
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 17 or under, so you don’t have to face it alone.
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