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‘Forgotten children’ – the experience of siblings and how you can help
Siblings of children with cancer can experience a lot of change in their life and be directly affected emotionally and socially by their brother or sisters’ diagnosis. We take a look at how you can help.
‘Forgotten children’ – the experience of siblings and how you can help
Siblings of children with cancer can experience a lot of change in their life and be directly affected emotionally and socially by their brother or sisters’ diagnosis. We take a look at how you can help.
Dare to Dream Scholarship Finalist: Levi’s story
17-year-old Levi has become one of the eight finalists for the Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship. Learn how this scholarship is helping him pursue his dream of working in the metalwork and woodwork industry post treatment.
Dare to Dream Scholarship Finalist: Levi’s story
17-year-old Levi has become one of the eight finalists for the Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship. Learn how this scholarship is helping him pursue his dream of working in the metalwork and woodwork industry post treatment.
Setting up a healthy eating routine
Healthy eating is an important part of your child’s wellbeing. If your child is going back to school after cancer treatment, this article offers ideas on healthy lunchboxes and after school snack ideas.
Setting up a healthy eating routine
Healthy eating is an important part of your child’s wellbeing. If your child is going back to school after cancer treatment, this article offers ideas on healthy lunchboxes and after school snack ideas.
Katie’s story: Music and childhood cancer treatment
Music can promote connection and strengthen relationships within your family. Katie explored the Redkite Music Box and thought it would be helpful for families facing the cancer experience.
Katie’s story: Music and childhood cancer treatment
Music can promote connection and strengthen relationships within your family. Katie explored the Redkite Music Box and thought it would be helpful for families facing the cancer experience.
A guide for grandparents of children affected by childhood cancer
This booklet answers some of the many questions which grandparents of children with cancer told Redkite they would have liked answered when their grandchild was diagnosed and during their grandchild’s treatment phase.
A guide for grandparents of children affected by childhood cancer
This booklet answers some of the many questions which grandparents of children with cancer told Redkite they would have liked answered when their grandchild was diagnosed and during their grandchild’s treatment phase.
Post cancer treatment: It’s not always a celebration
It’s natural to think that once cancer treatment is over, the child is in the clear and it’s time for celebration. For the family, that is not always the case.
Post cancer treatment: It’s not always a celebration
It’s natural to think that once cancer treatment is over, the child is in the clear and it’s time for celebration. For the family, that is not always the case.
Roman’s family story
Roman’s diagnosis impacted every member of his close family, but the family held it together with love and support.
Roman’s family story
Roman’s diagnosis impacted every member of his close family, but the family held it together with love and support.
Dare to Dream Scholarship Winner: Olivia’s story
Discover Olivia’s inspiring journey, from a 17-year-old facing leukemia to becoming the winner of the Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship. Learn how this scholarship is helping her pursue his dream of becoming a paediatric nurse.
Dare to Dream Scholarship Winner: Olivia’s story
Discover Olivia’s inspiring journey, from a 17-year-old facing leukemia to becoming the winner of the Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship. Learn how this scholarship is helping her pursue his dream of becoming a paediatric nurse.
Dare to Dream Scholarship Finalist: Tahlia’s story
Discover Tahlia’s inspiring journey, from a 16-year-old facing atypical carcinoid lung cancer to becoming one of the eight finalists for the Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship. Learn how this scholarship is helping her pursue his dream of becoming a doctor, and the crucial role family support and Redkite’s resources played in Tahlia’s recovery journey.
Dare to Dream Scholarship Finalist: Tahlia’s story
Discover Tahlia’s inspiring journey, from a 16-year-old facing atypical carcinoid lung cancer to becoming one of the eight finalists for the Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship. Learn how this scholarship is helping her pursue his dream of becoming a doctor, and the crucial role family support and Redkite’s resources played in Tahlia’s recovery journey.
The emotional impact of childhood cancer on diagnosed children
A child with cancer can experience a whirlwind of emotions throughout their cancer experience. Here we discuss some of the things they may be feeling.
The emotional impact of childhood cancer on diagnosed children
A child with cancer can experience a whirlwind of emotions throughout their cancer experience. Here we discuss some of the things they may be feeling.
Employment and childhood cancer: How parents are impacted
Dad Tom speaks about his daughter Bianca’s diagnosis, how it impacted his family, and the stress of caring for his daughter while also managing a demanding job.
Employment and childhood cancer: How parents are impacted
Dad Tom speaks about his daughter Bianca’s diagnosis, how it impacted his family, and the stress of caring for his daughter while also managing a demanding job.
Things to do during the school holidays
These school holidays the kids can have fun and relax after a big term of school and parents can relax the routine and have more time to connect with their family.
Things to do during the school holidays
These school holidays the kids can have fun and relax after a big term of school and parents can relax the routine and have more time to connect with their family.
Community Fundraising
Challenge yourself and those you love to support you.
Community Fundraising
Challenge yourself and those you love to support you.
The hidden costs of cancer
As outsiders looking in, it can be difficult to understand just how deeply childhood cancer can affect a family’s life. When a child is diagnosed, most aspects of their family’s lifestyle are impacted in some way, which can cause a lot of extra expenses that we may not think of.
The hidden costs of cancer
As outsiders looking in, it can be difficult to understand just how deeply childhood cancer can affect a family’s life. When a child is diagnosed, most aspects of their family’s lifestyle are impacted in some way, which can cause a lot of extra expenses that we may not think of.
Counselling
Helping adults and children through every stage of the cancer experience
Counselling
Helping adults and children through every stage of the cancer experience
Sophie and Christine
“That night, when Sophie was diagnosed with cancer, her organs were already shutting down.” Christine recalls.
Sophie and Christine
“That night, when Sophie was diagnosed with cancer, her organs were already shutting down.” Christine recalls.
Dare to Dream Scholarship Finalist: Rachel’s story
Rachel, a remarkable 18-year-old has become one of the eight finalists for the Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship. Learn how this scholarship is helping her grow her business Rach&Bec post-treatment.
Dare to Dream Scholarship Finalist: Rachel’s story
Rachel, a remarkable 18-year-old has become one of the eight finalists for the Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship. Learn how this scholarship is helping her grow her business Rach&Bec post-treatment.
Roman: Granny Sharon and Pa Phil
How are grandparents affected when their grandchild is diagnosed with cancer? While each story is different, Granny Sharon and Pa Phil share their story about their grandson Roman’s cancer experience.
Roman: Granny Sharon and Pa Phil
How are grandparents affected when their grandchild is diagnosed with cancer? While each story is different, Granny Sharon and Pa Phil share their story about their grandson Roman’s cancer experience.
The hidden health crisis – children’s cancer needs more than medicine
Executive Summary There is a misconception that in Australia, if you have a child with cancer, the healthcare system has…
The hidden health crisis – children’s cancer needs more than medicine
Executive Summary There is a misconception that in Australia, if you have a child with cancer, the healthcare system has…
Media Alert – Investing in non-medical care is a hand-up, not a hand-out
Minister for Health and Aged Care to launch Redkite’s Social Return on Investment Analysis at Parliament House on 30 November 2022.
Media Alert – Investing in non-medical care is a hand-up, not a hand-out
Minister for Health and Aged Care to launch Redkite’s Social Return on Investment Analysis at Parliament House on 30 November 2022.
Melanie, Emily and Lucy: Coping with grief and loss
Queensland mother of two, Melanie, shares her story of loss and grief and what life is like now for her and her two daughters.
Melanie, Emily and Lucy: Coping with grief and loss
Queensland mother of two, Melanie, shares her story of loss and grief and what life is like now for her and her two daughters.
Book Club: Social worker picks for November
Hero Hunter and the Wonky White Cells “Hero Hunter” is a great book for explaining the diagnosis and treatment of…
Book Club: Social worker picks for November
Hero Hunter and the Wonky White Cells “Hero Hunter” is a great book for explaining the diagnosis and treatment of…
Dare to Dream Scholarship Finalist: Sienna’s story
Sienna, a 16-year-old cancer survivor from Hunter Valley, Australia, shares her inspiring journey from a childhood brain tumour diagnosis to becoming a finalist for the prestigious Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship.
Dare to Dream Scholarship Finalist: Sienna’s story
Sienna, a 16-year-old cancer survivor from Hunter Valley, Australia, shares her inspiring journey from a childhood brain tumour diagnosis to becoming a finalist for the prestigious Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship.
Managing big feelings when going back to school
It’s that time of year again, dusting off the school uniforms, shopping for school supplies, thinking about creative lunch box and snack ideas as we forge ahead into a new school year.
Managing big feelings when going back to school
It’s that time of year again, dusting off the school uniforms, shopping for school supplies, thinking about creative lunch box and snack ideas as we forge ahead into a new school year.
Redkite Social Workers: Purpose, values and professional framework
On March 19th we celebrate World Social Work Day, a time to appreciate the global efforts of social workers. They tackle everything from personal and family issues to broader societal challenges and even humanitarian crisis.
Redkite Social Workers: Purpose, values and professional framework
On March 19th we celebrate World Social Work Day, a time to appreciate the global efforts of social workers. They tackle everything from personal and family issues to broader societal challenges and even humanitarian crisis.
Forecast Social Return on Investment Analysis: 2022-2026
About this report Social Ventures Australia (SVA) conducted a five-year forecast Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis, which is a…
Forecast Social Return on Investment Analysis: 2022-2026
About this report Social Ventures Australia (SVA) conducted a five-year forecast Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis, which is a…
Nathan and Ollie’s story
After doctors found a tumour behind his right ear, Nathan’s six-year-old son Ollie was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Nathan and Ollie’s story
After doctors found a tumour behind his right ear, Nathan’s six-year-old son Ollie was diagnosed with brain cancer.
How to be a supportive friend to parents of a child with cancer
From diagnosis to end of treatment and beyond, parents and carers looking after a child with cancer often have limited time to socialise, however, you can play an important role in helping to keep some normality in their lives.
How to be a supportive friend to parents of a child with cancer
From diagnosis to end of treatment and beyond, parents and carers looking after a child with cancer often have limited time to socialise, however, you can play an important role in helping to keep some normality in their lives.
Stephanie and Archie’s story: Our community rallied around us
When Stephanie’s son Archie was diagnosed with cancer, their family and community came together and rallied around them.
Stephanie and Archie’s story: Our community rallied around us
When Stephanie’s son Archie was diagnosed with cancer, their family and community came together and rallied around them.
When Sadness Is At Your Door
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
When Sadness Is At Your Door
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
Mackenzie and Adrian’s story
When Mackenzie was diagnosed with cancer at 12, her dad Adrian was devastated. Just over two years earlier, the family lost their mum to cancer. With incredible strength, the family once again came together to support Mackenzie through her treatment.
Mackenzie and Adrian’s story
When Mackenzie was diagnosed with cancer at 12, her dad Adrian was devastated. Just over two years earlier, the family lost their mum to cancer. With incredible strength, the family once again came together to support Mackenzie through her treatment.
Client Outcomes Report 2022
Research Client Outcomes Report 2022 Redkite is dedicated to improving services through continuous evaluation and development. In 2021, we launched…
Client Outcomes Report 2022
Research Client Outcomes Report 2022 Redkite is dedicated to improving services through continuous evaluation and development. In 2021, we launched…
Taking care of your marriage when your child has cancer
Parents face many challenges when their child is diagnosed with cancer. This article helps you to find ways of staying connected and supporting each other in your relationship.
Taking care of your marriage when your child has cancer
Parents face many challenges when their child is diagnosed with cancer. This article helps you to find ways of staying connected and supporting each other in your relationship.
When a Kid Like Me Fights Cancer, Catherine Stier
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
When a Kid Like Me Fights Cancer, Catherine Stier
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
Just Because
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
Just Because
A storybook written for parents and carers to read with their children to help them understand what a tumour is and what treatment involves.
