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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
Celebrating our swimmers making waves for childhood cancer research
11/12/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is celebrating the efforts of its Bondi to Bronte fundraisers and their commitment to funding childhood cancer research in the wake of the Eastern Suburbs swim last week.
Christmas for a Cure 2025: Record crowd commits to childhood cancer research in fine festive fettle
05/12/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project has closed 2025 in style, with a bumper Christmas for a Cure crowd of over 560 helping to raise a total of $540,000 for childhood cancer research.
Leaving a gift in my Will: Thoughtful pragmatism
02/12/2025
Carolyn has left a gift in her Will to support medical research into childhood cancer to ensure kids with cancer have hope for a brighter future. The Kids’ Cancer Project recently asked Carolyn the reasons behind her decision to leave a visionary legacy gift.
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- Research News
How questions at the clinic led Emmy on a worldwide search for answers
01/12/2025
At the bedside, clinicians are asked many a question, from both childhood cancer patients and their families. If there’s a question Dr Emmy Fleuren is constantly asked, it’s this...
- News, Research News
20 projects for 20 years of research funding: Survivorship
28/11/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project began funding research in 2005. 20 years have passed since that day, with $76 million in total investment and an 87% survival rate to show for it.
- Community, Families
Alec’s every day is a challenge. It's why he wants you to donate this K’day
25/11/2025
It’s 2018 and life is good in the Austen household. With a first international holiday on the horizon for the two eight-year-old twin boys, Troy and Alec, a routine trip to the dentist should’ve been exactly that. Routine.
- News, Research News
Dr Karin Plummer on Caregivers Awareness Month
20/11/2025
Oncology teams utilised to treat childhood cancer feature several personnel. While medical and radiation oncologists, surgeons and pathologists are focused on the treatment itself, the work of the caregiver spans both physical and emotional support.
- News, Research News
Exploring extended reality to ease pain for kids with cancer
17/11/2025
Col Reynolds Fellow, Dr Karin Plummer, is leading a new study investigating how extended reality (XR) technology – like virtual reality – can support pain management children undergoing cancer treatment.
- Community, News
Introducing the 2025 Write a Book in a Day Winners!
13/11/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is thrilled to reveal the list of national winners for Write a Book in a Day 2025, with nine publications taking home the national awards.
Let us rejoyce as Big Hearts for Brave Kids returns!
12/11/2025
The Joyce Family’s annual Big Hearts for Brave Kids fundraiser is back in 2025, as the Shepparton locals set their sights on a goal on a massive $50,000 for childhood cancer research this Christmas!
- Community, News
Write a Book in a Day is on display!
10/11/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is delighted to have created its first-ever Write a Book in a Day
exhibition in conjunction with the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation, located at the
Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.
Lifting up survival rates, one telehandler at a time
07/11/2025
Partners of The Kids’ Cancer Project aim to help however they can while playing to their strengths, working alongside us as we tirelessly pursue a 100% survival rate with no long-term effects for kids with cancer.
- News, Research News
Khan a certified star on the rise
04/11/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project’s Col Reynolds Fellow, Dr Aaminah Khan, has been nominated for the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes’ (AAMRI) Rising Star award for 2025, showcasing Australia’s best and brightest early-career researchers.
- Families, News
After taking all the operations in her imperfect stride, Mileah only has one Christmas wish
27/10/2025
From the moment her daughter Mileah was born, Kelly Hennessy has always backed her motherly instincts.
QLD Long Lunch draws curtain on Queensland events program for 2025
21/10/2025
The recent QLD Long Lunch, hosted by Fortitude Valley’s Calile Hotel, was The Kids’ Cancer Project’s final foray in Queensland for 2025. Selling out in record time, those in attendance helped to raise a total of $26,000 for childhood cancer research.
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- News, Beary Happy Stories
Kelly needs you to deliver a bear to a friend in need this Christmas. This is why
13/10/2025
During cancer treatment, there will be days on end where a parent doesn’t see their child smile. Relief is rare, but a bear often brings it, especially at Christmas.
BSR on board with The Kids’ Cancer Project
10/10/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is delighted to announce the commencement of a corporate partnership with electrical retail franchisor BSR Group.
- Community, Families, News, Research News
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Celebrating our impact in making a difference
01/10/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is proud to have raised significant awareness and funds for childhood cancer research throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, with an array of events, appeals and campaigns.
NSW Spring Golf Day drives home record six-figure sum
30/09/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is celebrating its most successful Golf Day ever, with a record $102,000 raised at its NSW Spring Golf Day at St Michael’s Golf Club in Little Bay.
- News, Research News
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: What we’re doing to improve the lives of kids suffering from leukaemia and lymphoma
23/09/2025
In addition to Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, September plays host to Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide period of remembrance and awareness for those affected by blood cancer, and a time to appreciate those who work to mitigate its effects.
- News, Research News
Celebrating the success of The Kids’ Cancer Project’s inaugural Research Symposium
19/09/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project’s inaugural Research Symposium, held late last month, is being heralded as a triumph, with a number of researchers funded by the charity descending upon Sydney’s Hyatt Regency for two jam-packed days of presentations, panels and networking.
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How questions at the clinic led Emmy on a worldwide search for answers
01/12/2025
At the bedside, clinicians are asked many a question, from both childhood cancer patients and their families. If there’s a question Dr Emmy Fleuren is constantly asked, it’s this...
Leaving a gift in my Will: Thoughtful pragmatism
02/12/2025
Carolyn has left a gift in her Will to support medical research into childhood cancer to ensure kids with cancer have hope for a brighter future. The Kids’ Cancer Project recently asked Carolyn the reasons behind her decision to leave a visionary legacy gift.
Christmas for a Cure 2025: Record crowd commits to childhood cancer research in fine festive fettle
05/12/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project has closed 2025 in style, with a bumper Christmas for a Cure crowd of over 560 helping to raise a total of $540,000 for childhood cancer research.
Celebrating our swimmers making waves for childhood cancer research
11/12/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is celebrating the efforts of its Bondi to Bronte fundraisers and their commitment to funding childhood cancer research in the wake of the Eastern Suburbs swim last week.
Khan a certified star on the rise
04/11/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project’s Col Reynolds Fellow, Dr Aaminah Khan, has been nominated for the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes’ (AAMRI) Rising Star award for 2025, showcasing Australia’s best and brightest early-career researchers.
Lifting up survival rates, one telehandler at a time
07/11/2025
Partners of The Kids’ Cancer Project aim to help however they can while playing to their strengths, working alongside us as we tirelessly pursue a 100% survival rate with no long-term effects for kids with cancer.
Write a Book in a Day is on display!
10/11/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is delighted to have created its first-ever Write a Book in a Day
exhibition in conjunction with the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation, located at the
Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.
Introducing the 2025 Write a Book in a Day Winners!
13/11/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is thrilled to reveal the list of national winners for Write a Book in a Day 2025, with nine publications taking home the national awards.
Let us rejoyce as Big Hearts for Brave Kids returns!
12/11/2025
The Joyce Family’s annual Big Hearts for Brave Kids fundraiser is back in 2025, as the Shepparton locals set their sights on a goal on a massive $50,000 for childhood cancer research this Christmas!
Exploring extended reality to ease pain for kids with cancer
17/11/2025
Col Reynolds Fellow, Dr Karin Plummer, is leading a new study investigating how extended reality (XR) technology – like virtual reality – can support pain management children undergoing cancer treatment.
20 projects for 20 years of research funding: Survivorship
28/11/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project began funding research in 2005. 20 years have passed since that day, with $76 million in total investment and an 87% survival rate to show for it.
Dr Karin Plummer on Caregivers Awareness Month
20/11/2025
Oncology teams utilised to treat childhood cancer feature several personnel. While medical and radiation oncologists, surgeons and pathologists are focused on the treatment itself, the work of the caregiver spans both physical and emotional support.
Alec’s every day is a challenge. It's why he wants you to donate this K’day
25/11/2025
It’s 2018 and life is good in the Austen household. With a first international holiday on the horizon for the two eight-year-old twin boys, Troy and Alec, a routine trip to the dentist should’ve been exactly that. Routine.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Celebrating our impact in making a difference
01/10/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is proud to have raised significant awareness and funds for childhood cancer research throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, with an array of events, appeals and campaigns.
Kelly needs you to deliver a bear to a friend in need this Christmas. This is why
13/10/2025
During cancer treatment, there will be days on end where a parent doesn’t see their child smile. Relief is rare, but a bear often brings it, especially at Christmas.