Research
Together, we aim to push boundaries further and expedite the discovery of impactful cancer cures
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The Kids’ Cancer Project research focuses
Discover
Hypothesis driven, innovative basic (T0-discovery) research that will improve our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of childhood cancer and identify novel, safe and effective new treatment strategies and technologies that will have the potential to translate to patient benefit in the clinic.
Translate
High-quality clinical research (T1-T4) programs and processes that are informed by discovery research, will directly translate to a patient benefit and facilitate equal access to clinical care resulting in a positive impact on survival rates and quality of life for all children with cancer.
Support
Research programs and services aimed at enhancing cancer care by managing long-term effects, reducing side effects, improving service delivery, and engaging patients. Implementing these improvements in standard care will provide sustainable and improved care for cancer survivors.
Build
Build resources, infrastructure and research tool kits that will facilitate high quality research and future proof the childhood cancer research landscape. Build networks and partnerships to increase funding capacity, shape policy/process and increase awareness and support from government agencies, industry, philanthropic partners and the community.
The Kids' Cancer Project is proudly funding research
Our Projects
Thanks to your contributions we have funded over 387 projects that have improved outcomes for kids with cancer through advances in medical research.
Research Advisory Committee
Identifying the projects that will pursue new ideas to make a real difference sooner
Our expert Research Advisory Committee (RAC) independently review and rate all grant submissions. Their recommendations are handed to The Kids’ Cancer Project Board who ultimately determine the studies funded. The rules of the peer review process prohibit RAC members endorsing their own projects.
Col Reynolds Fellowships
The Col Reynolds Fellowships seek to encourage talented young researchers by supporting PhD students, early and mid-career researchers and young clinicians.
Our Grants
The Kids’ Cancer Project supports scientific studies that will have the greatest chance of clinical success in the improvement of treatments for childhood cancers.
Our vision
Our vision is to see a one hundred per cent survival rate for children with cancer while eradicating the harmful impacts treatment can bring. The Kids’ Cancer Project - with the generous and dedicated help of our supporters like you - will keep going until we've achieved that.
Our latest research news
Support innovative research that will lead to discoveries that will improve the understanding of underlying mechanism of disease and identify novel, safe and effective new treatments. See some of these inspiring projects below.
Once a writer, now a coordinator, Clare’s inspiring the next chapter of students
28/07/2025
Finding a team coordinator who was once a writer for Write a Book in a Day is rare. To have found one that co-authored a Best Book is even rarer.
Ku-Ring Gai’s Crazy impact on childhood cancer research
25/07/2025
2025 will mark ten years of fundraising for The Kids’ Cancer Project by the Ku Ring Gai Netball Association on Crazy Hair and Sock Day.
Sarcoma Awareness Month: Our impact, our projects and our focus for the future
24/07/2025
As part of Sarcoma Awareness Month, we’ve shone a light on several past projects we’ve funded in a bid to find more effective, less harmful treatments for kids with sarcoma.
Swanky Socks and The Kids’ Cancer Project: Stitching together a storied partnership
22/07/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project’s infamous socks are made by none other than the Sydney-based Swanky Socks.
How digital technologies will assist in tending to kids with cancer
21/07/2025
Col Reynolds Fellow, Dr Karin Plummer, has had an editorial article published within the Journal of Pediatric Nursing, detailing her research and the utilisation of digital technology in delivering safer, more effective care for kids with cancer.
Celebrating Sarcoma Awareness Month: What it is and where we’ve been
08/07/2025
Responsible for approximately 20% of all childhood cancers, sarcoma is a disease that remains difficult to treat. Evidenced by no change in five-year survival rates (75%) in decades, the need to find more effective treatments is at a critical juncture.
Rare Cancers Awareness Month: The tribulations of Trials for rare cancers
27/06/2025
June is Rare Cancers Awareness Month, raising awareness and enhancing understanding around rare cancers and how they affect people around the globe. It is also an opportunity to outline the challenges faced within research sector to ensure that rare cancers can be properly treated.
First-ever Queensland Golf Day swings into action for kids’ cancer research
20/06/2025
The sunshine state lived up to its billing last Friday as The Kids’ Cancer Project held its inaugural Queensland Golf Day at Brisbane’s Nudgee Golf Club.
A super effort from these Super Kids
19/06/2025
The tenth year of SuperKids SuperHeroes (SKSH) is on track to be our best yet, with over $24,000 raised for childhood cancer research at the time of writing.
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We’ve struck gold! Here’s what our fundraisers got up to for Pirate Day 2025
17/06/2025
Coinciding with Brain Cancer Awareness Month, The Kids’ Cancer Project’s 2025 edition of Pirate Day has seen over $87,000 raised for vital kids’ brain cancer research.
National Cancer Survivors Month: The clinical researcher putting stock in better outcomes
13/06/2025
June is National Cancer Survivors Month, a month-long event that seeks to honour and acknowledge the journey of individuals who have survived cancer.
Inside Fall’s commitment to help find a cure
12/06/2025
For Andrea Cooper, Assistant Director at Fall Real Estate, a single social media post was all it took to spark a deep connection with The Kids’ Cancer Project.
Despite her challenges, Ash believes she’s better for it
03/06/2025
For Ash Thomas, the gym has always been a place of solitude, a place to shut out all distractions.
But to even be able to walk into the building is something she doesn’t take for granted.
Why Tim Blair runs towards the challenge of nurturing generation next
02/06/2025
In a world run by profit margins and liquid assets, Tim Blair believes one precious resource is the most valuable of all.
Brain Cancer Awareness Month: Does CAR-T cell therapy hold the key to treating DMG?
30/05/2025
A review written by Col Reynolds Fellow Bryce Thomas in 2023 details how CAR-T cells could potentially alter tragic survival rates for diffuse midline glioma, better known as DMG.