Community spirit

Twenty-One and Not Done: How Write a Book in a Day has grown with Joan

21/07/2026

From one school and six teams to a national movement, Joan Denahy reflects on 21 years of inspiring young writers and supporting childhood cancer research.

Friday 400 Rows Beyond Expectations

15/07/2026

The Friday 400 community turned out in force on the weekend, pushing harder and further than ever to raise vital funds for cancer research.

Jai Arrow supports The Kids' Cancer Project fundraiser

14/07/2026

Jai Arrow joined the Friday 400 community, sharing a powerful message about community and the importance of research in bringing hope to families.

More than a challenge: Why the Better Challenge exists

09/07/2026

Join the Better Challenge this September and walk or run 90km to support the 90 Australian children diagnosed with cancer each month. Every step helps fund life-changing childhood cancer research.

The Lasting Legacy of Generosity: The Late Ron Meyers

06/07/2026

One extraordinary act of generosity can change countless lives. Read how the late Ron Meyers' remarkable legacy will help fund pioneering childhood cancer research.

90km, 30 days, one powerful reason to do BETTER

27/06/2026

Take on the better challenge to walk or run 90km this September to help fund life-changing childhood cancer research.

Stepping up: Why the Better Challenge is the ultimate workplace initiative

19/06/2026

Looking for a simple way to boost workplace wellbeing and strengthen team culture while also making a genuine difference in the lives of children with cancer? The Better Challenge is helping organisations across Australia do exactly that.

The competition uniting hundreds of communities and thousands of writers to make a million-dollar difference

18/06/2026

From big city sites to small regional schools and from public classrooms to independent colleges; from primary school students discovering the joy of storytelling to senior students, one thing continues to unite tens of thousands of young Australians every year – The Kids’ Cancer Project’s Write a Book in a Day competition.

Eye-patches with a purpose: Why our community support Pirate Day and The Kids’ Cancer Project

10/06/2026

Discover why workplaces and communities across Australia get involved in Pirate Day, raising vital funds for childhood cancer research through The Kids' Cancer Project while making a meaningful difference for children and families affected by cancer.

Pirate Day 2026 proves community spirit is a treasure worth celebrating

05/06/2026

The Kids’ Cancer Project’s annual Pirate Day fundraising campaign has once again demonstrated the incredible power of community, creativity and generosity, with supporters across Australia raising more than $52,000 to help fund vital childhood cancer research.

Every step counts: What is the Better Challenge and why you should do it

03/06/2026

The Better Challenge, powered by Betta, is a community fundraising challenge that encourages Australians to get active for 90km during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September – all while helping to raise vital funds for childhood cancer research.

The Kids’ Cancer Project’s successful Queensland golf day for a cause

08/05/2026

The Kids’ Cancer Project was pleased to celebrate a successful Queensland Autumn Golf Day, raising over $36,000 for childhood cancer research.