- Research News
Eliminating the serious side effects of chemotherapy
29/04/2024
For many children, the very same cancer drugs used to save their lives can all too often leave them with very serious and lifelong health problems. Professor Irina Vetter is finding ways to maintain the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs whilst eliminating their incredibly harmful side effects.
- News
Racing for Hope: Kiah's Journey with The Kids' Cancer Project
29/04/2024
In the heart of Australia's vast outback, amidst the red sands and scorching sun, a remarkable journey is unfolding. Kiah Grillett, fuelled by compassion and determination, is gearing up to take on the ultimate challenge: a grueling two-day off-road dirt bike race spanning 226 kilometers each way on a multi through desert country from Alice Springs to and from the small Aputula (Finke) Community: The Finke Desert Race.
- News
Teeing off with cancer survivor Nathan Rix
23/04/2024
At just eight-years-old, Nathan Rix learned he had cancer. His treatment journey lasted on and off for nearly a decade, and its impacts will be with him for life. Today, the 36-year-old, who lost his leg in order to beat cancer is doing what it takes to help give other kids like him better cancer treatments through events with The Kids’ Cancer Project.
- News, Case Study
Making a Difference: Focus Recruitment's Journey with The Kids' Cancer Project
15/04/2024
In the bustling world of recruitment, where companies vie for top talent and success is measured in placements made, there lies a quieter but equally significant pursuit—a commitment to social responsibility.
- Community
Spartan Race AU teams up with The Kids' Cancer Project
15/04/2024
Joining forces for childhood cancer research, The Kids' Cancer Project proudly announces its partnership with Spartan Race AU as a gold charity partner. This collaboration not only brings together the grit and determination of Spartan racers but also channels their energy towards a noble cause: funding childhood cancer research.
- Families
Ripples Swimming Club – remembering Brooke Fretwell
09/04/2024
In early 2015, beloved daughter and passionate Ripples Swimming Club member Brooke Fretwell sadly died of an incurable brain cancer known as DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma). Eight years later, her parents Karl and Olivia, and the swimming club that was such a big part of Brooke’s life, continue to remember her and donate funds for research in her memory − helping change the outcomes of brain cancer diagnoses for other kids.
- Research News
Celebrating a decade of collaborative funding leading to over $10 million committed to ground-breaking research
02/04/2024
Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP today announced the successful grant recipients to receive funding for innovative cancer research through the 2023 round of the Cancer Australia Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme (PdCCRS).
- Community
A-Z of Fundraising
25/03/2024
Looking for ways to get involved with The Kids' Cancer Project? Read on to find your perfect fundraiser!
- Community
Using Data Analytics to Help Drive Research
08/03/2024
Behind all the laboratories and expert scientists it takes to create better kids’ cancer treatments are the systems and data in place to keep funding running smoothly. Thanks to The Kids’ Cancer Project’s ongoing partnership with SAS Analytics, now in its seventh year, we’re able to operate more efficiently and help commit even more money to vital kids’ cancer research.
- Research News
Up to $20m in funding has been announced by the federal government for vital brain cancer research
12/02/2024
On 6 February 2024, The Australian Government announced a huge funding boost for research into some of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer.
- Beary Happy Stories
How you’re helping kids with cancer overcome loneliness
05/02/2024
When Ellalee’s daughter, Maia, was diagnosed with ALL, she prepared as best she could for the difficult journey ahead. Here, she opens up about the loneliness Maia faced during her cancer, and how the kindness of people like you has given her daughter a reason to smile during the hardest time of her life.
- Families
Meet Molly: Daughter, netballer and cancer survivor. Here's her incredible story
29/01/2024
Now 17, Molly from Dubbo, NSW, is many things: a cancer survivor, a passionate advocate and fundraiser, and a teenager with dreams of netball coaching and university.
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