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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.

The Kids’ Cancer Project launch signature event

23/06/2021
The Better Challenge is a new fundraising campaign to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research.

Science | It’s life or death for a child

20/06/2021
For children diagnosed with brain cancer, says ‘mumcologist’ Marion Corbett, research offers the only hope.

New therapy shows promise in future treatment

17/06/2021
A preclinical study has found multiple myeloma is highly sensitive to a newly developed experimental therapy.

Cardio-oncology network to be created nationally

15/06/2021
In an exciting development, a national network of cardio-oncology hubs is set to be created.
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Case study | Paradise Outdoor Advertising

10/06/2021
Doing Good Charity Program. POA used their expertise in out-of-home advertising to improve the lives of kids diagnosed with cancer and engage their staff.

Win-win for netball fans and kids’ cancer research

07/06/2021
Netball NSW and the NSW Swifts continue support of vital childhood cancer research.

KBC360 Live Event

03/06/2021
The Childhood Brain Cancer Symposium was held in May at The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. 

Marathon effort to raise money for research

01/06/2021
Chris is making a marathon effort for kids' cancer research, after a late-night phone call turned his family's world upside down.
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  • Research News

Reboot Kids: Recruiting now

31/05/2021
Reboot Kids has created a new program to help families navigate an important element of life post-cancer treatment.
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  • Research News

KBC360 | Occupational therapist Ranita Sidhu

26/05/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.
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  • Community

Autumn charity golf day

25/05/2021
A wrap up of The Kids’ Cancer Project annual autumn Golf Day sponsored by RAMS at St Michael’s Golf Club, NSW. 
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  • Community, News

A team effort

21/05/2021
Owen Finegan reveals how his sporting career with the Wallabies set the stage for The Kids' Cancer Project success.
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  • Beary Happy Stories

Eli’s constant furry friends

20/05/2021
With experts baffled by Eli's incredibly rare tumour, some furry friends have brightened his difficult journey.
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  • Research News

KBC360 | Registered Music Therapist Sarah Punch

19/05/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.
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  • Case Study

Case study | Colin Biggers & Paisley

17/05/2021
Focused on the future. A legal firm with a long history of helping communities turns its attention to supporting innovative science to improve the treatment of cancer in children.
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  • Families

Ava's story

14/05/2021
A tragic experience for this Defence family revealed the desperate need for greater scientific knowledge around childhood brain cancer.
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  • Research News

KBC360 | Medical researcher Dr Raelene Endersby

12/05/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.
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  • Families

Retinoblastoma Week

12/05/2021
This mum has been fighting for her son’s life and winning.
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  • Community

Fundraising ideas for primary-school kids

08/05/2021
Check out these low-cost, fun and engaging projects to support your favourite charity. 
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  • News

New guidelines released

07/05/2021
New NHMRC endorsed guidelines will help kids live full lives after cancer treatment. 
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  • Community

Baking a difference

06/05/2021
Get your mixing bowls at the ready and bake a difference for childhood cancer research!
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Super Sentis – Brisbane Company Takes on Write a Book in a Day Challenge

31/01/2023
A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Sentis for taking part in the challenge, and of course for raising $900 to help support research into more effective treatments for childhood cancer.

Owen Finegan’s Christmas Message 2022

14/12/2022
Over the twelve days leading up to Christmas, we will be celebrating some of our incredible community and partners, by looking at the impact they are helping us make on childhood cancer.

The bear that shows people care

17/10/2022
In hospital with her seriously ill three-month-old son, one mum was given a comforting sense of support from, of all places, a teddy bear.

Millie and her life-saving sisters

31/10/2022
When a cancer battle meant young Millie was down and almost out, her brave sisters stepped in to bring her back from the brink.

Australia Has Voted. What’s next for Brain Cancer?

18/08/2022
The Kids’ Cancer Project is looking forward to collaborating with the new Minister for Health, the Hon. Mark Butler MP.

‘iBounce’ back to good health

18/08/2022
iBounce is a distance-delivered digital education program that encourages children to get physical following their cancer treatment.

“You really can make a difference”

29/08/2022
For a parent watching their brave child go through the kids’ cancer experience, the journey is almost unimaginable. Fortunately, there’s plenty that other families can do to lighten that load.

Case study | Serco Facilities Management

30/08/2022
Serco Facilities Management (formerly Facilities First Australia) have partnered with The Kids’ Cancer Project since 2018 providing incredible support throughout various fundraising initiatives most notably, the annual national Write A Book In A Day competition.

Case study | WOTSO

11/07/2022
WOTSO was a proud supporter of the Better Challenge in 2021and are hoping to come back bigger and better than ever in 2022!

12-Year-old writes her own book!

12/07/2022
12-Year-old Shivani writes her own book to help kids with cancer

Case study | Vuly

11/07/2022
Working closely with organisations to support and help children and their families is one of Vuly’s core values and with the prevalence of childhood cancer within Australia, Vuly were honoured to have the opportunity to partner with the Kids’ Cancer Project.

Beary comforting cuddles

27/05/2022
Families who receive The Kids' Cancer Project bears share their heart-warming testimonials.

Winning for Zach

21/04/2022
Raffle winner Sue explains why she supports The Kids' Cancer Project in her own heart-felt words.

Modernising sarcoma therapies: Right treatment, right time

06/04/2022
The Kids’ Cancer Project is funding powerful research by Dr Emmy Fleuren. She’s bringing sarcoma treatment into the future.

Imogen’s Lose Your Locks Story

10/03/2022
Six-year-old Imogen lost her locks to raise money for childhood cancer research.