News & stories
Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
- News
Corporate social responsibility | The key to success
19/04/2021
Philanthropic corporate social responsibility has taken centre stage in the business landscape – and for very good reasons.
- Families, News
KBC360 | Primary caregiver Suzannah Taylor
14/04/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.
- Families
Ava's Pirate Day
13/04/2021
After Ava's tragic passing from DIPG, Mum Vanessa reveals what Pirate Day means to her.
- Community
Thousands of authors fund vital kids’ cancer research
12/04/2021
Learn where the money goes from the annual Write a Book in a Day competition.
- Research News
CONNECT-1903: New trial for kids' brain cancer
09/04/2021
Aussie kids first in the world to access new international clinical trial for deadly brain tumours.
Reno’s hair-raising fundraiser
08/04/2021
Reno White only needed to look as far as his own head to help kids with cancer.
- Community
Cancer fight goes by the book
02/04/2021
School students are making preparations for their favourite fiction frenzy.
- Case Study
Case study | SAS Data for Good
30/03/2021
A fully immersive partnership.
Learn how SAS, the leader in analytics, unlocked significant enhancements to fund scientific research projects to help more children with cancer.
- Research News
World-first clinical trial for sarcoma
26/03/2021
Sydney researchers are testing whether an existing medication could be repurposed to treat sarcoma.
- Community
Donating in memory of your loved one
25/03/2021
Making an ‘in memoriam’ donation is a powerful way to remember someone special.
- Beary Happy Stories
Home or hospital – the choice is yours
22/03/2021
The Kids' Cancer Project Bear Program delivers teddy bears and other soft toys all around Australia.
- Case Study
Case study | Lorraine Lea - a personal connection
18/03/2021
Family and community at the core.
The challenge for Lorraine Lea was to find a charity that supported research to find cures to achieve zero deaths of kids from childhood cancer.
- Research News
Chemo with fewer side effects may be on the way
15/03/2021
A discovery by scientists at IMB's Centre for Pain Research may give some future cancer patients relief.
- News
Types of CSR programs
14/03/2021
There are many avenues to choose when deciding on a Corporate Social Responsibility program that best fits your company culture.
Announcement: Set sail on Pirate Day 2021
11/03/2021
Let’s turn the tide on brain cancer this Pirate Day!
Fundraising flower power!
08/03/2021
When a WA mum came to appreciate the power of science, her fundraising powers blossomed.
A challenge like no other
03/03/2021
Tasmanian Mum Jodi is taking on an epic trek for an epic reason.
Archer's story
01/03/2021
Chemotherapy with fewer side effects is urgently needed for kids with cancer.
In memory of Lenny
28/02/2021
A loving aunty shares how she's going to lose her locks for her darling Lenny.
Turning the tide on kids' brain cancer
23/02/2021
These pirates are investigating an exciting new immunotherapy for kids diagnosed with brain cancer.
UPDATE Behind the science: Dr Rachel Conyers
20/02/2021
An update on research identifying kids at risk of developing debilitating cardiac aftereffects from cancer treatments.
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Behind the Science: Improving brain cancer survival outcomes
30/11/2021
A research project targeting one of the most aggressive childhood cancers aims to give cancer cells less opportunity to hide.
Winners of $2.6M in grants announced
01/10/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project announce the winners of the FY22 grant round
Solving the problem of unacceptable toxicity in treatment
05/10/2021
When is the long-term toxicity of cancer treatment too great, and what can be done? Associate Professor Rachel Conyers is part of a team providing the answers.
Adelaide's story
13/10/2021
Hope lies in research for children like Adelaide, living with the debilitating side-effects from cancer treatments.
Call for investment in life-saving science
06/10/2021
The Kids' Cancer Project seeks major investment for its seasonal matched giving appeal.
Australia, you did BETTER than imagined!
12/10/2021
Stats incredible! The Kids’ Cancer Project thanks all who got involved in The Better Challenge 2021.
CJ's story
26/10/2021
The raw reality of kids’ cancer treatment can leave parents with ongoing scars.
Blue Bottle family refuses to give up
17/10/2021
A family continue to honour their daughter’s legacy despite COVID restrictions.
BLD wrap up 2021
22/10/2021
Be inspired to hold your very own Bloody Long Day for childhood cancer research.
Better for Bradley
06/09/2021
Tanya and her family are going the distance in The Better Challenge for her son Bradley and kids just like him.
Better medulloblastoma treatments urgently needed
20/09/2021
The devastating impact of childhood brain cancer is recognised every September as part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Captain Australia’s Big Walk
27/09/2021
Superhero up for science and support Captain Australia’s Big Walk as he treks the East Coast with nothing but the essentials.
Love for Lexie
08/09/2021
Lexie's family honour a promise they made to her - to celebrate her life every day.
Real world hopes for lab research
08/09/2021
Dr Kotecha aims to establish a full circle, with lab research translated back to the bedside.
Ambassador profile | Michael Milton OAM
04/08/2021
Michael’s left leg was amputated when he was nine years old due to cancer. His lived experience is helping him to help others.