News & stories
Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
The struggle for survivors
05/02/2021
Life-saving treatment can cause its own health issues. Researchers are devising ways to remove the dark cloud from the silver lining.
Sam Wakefield: Fundraising hero
01/02/2021
Running 100 kilometres to raise money for medical science is just the beginning for this powerfully driven cancer survivor.
- News, Beary Happy Stories
4 ways a teddy bear brings comfort
14/01/2021
Paediatric experts explain why a cuddly toy is a great donation for a child in hospital.
- Beary Happy Stories
5 handy hints for donating toys to children’s hospitals
07/01/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project shares all the ins and outs of safe toy donations to hospitals.
- Community, News
10 of our favourite fundraising ideas
11/12/2020
We count down the best ideas for how you can raise funds for kids' cancer research.
- Families
A mother's plea
10/12/2020
Sydney mum advocates for more research to discover better treatments for children diagnosed with cancer.
A toy bear drive for kids with cancer
27/11/2020
You get two chances to make a meaningful difference when you take part in The Kids’ Cancer Project Toy Bear Drive.
- Community
The gift of giving
25/11/2020
What are the types of gifts that can be left in a Will to The Kids’ Cancer Project?
- Community
A gift that can change lives
15/11/2020
Leaving a gift in your Will to a favourite charity might be one of the most important things you ever do.
- Community
Leaving a gift in your will
09/11/2020
Ensuring everything is in order, from both a personal and legal view, is essential when creating a will that covers your best intentions.
- Community, Families
Even cows can raise money for kids’ cancer research
08/11/2020
Here's how a Tathram community creatively raised funds to help children with cancer.
- Community
A matter of words
07/11/2020
Whether you call it a ‘gift’ or a ‘bequest’, what matters is getting the wording right in your Will.
- Case Study
Case study | Multiply CSR investment
03/11/2020
Matching appeal with a twist.
Discover the who, what, where an how of The Kids' Cancer Project first matching appeal that raised close to $2 million in just 61 days.
- Community
Sue's will
29/10/2020
“I believe in research, it’s the only way to save children’s lives sooner rather than later.”
- Case Study
Case study | The Bromic Go Kart Derby
19/10/2020
Team building for good.
Covid didn’t curb Bromic’s desire to give back. A key objective for their fundraising activity was to maintain community spirit among employees, suppliers and customer partners.
Australian businesses multiply impact on life-saving research
30/09/2020
Australian businesses have supported The Kids' Cancer Project by committing funds as part of the charity’s most ambitious fundraising initiative.
Your Power Pledge Update
30/09/2020
We are getting closer to discovering kinder more effective treatments for children diagnosed with cancer.
"He's alive today because of medical science."
28/09/2020
Baby Eli has beaten the odds to reach his first birthday. While his parents celebrate every breath he takes - they can’t relax yet.
Impact report: Inspirational increase in clinical trials
25/09/2020
Your donation has helped save lives. In 2015, The Kids' Cancer Project pledged $1 million to grow clinical trials that help Aussie kids with cancer.
Impact report: Defying relapsed neuroblastoma
23/09/2020
Hard-to-treat relapsed neuroblastoma will soon be a diagnosis of the past as scientists get closer to refining a new treatment regime.
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Anti-cancer drug shows promise
07/07/2021
Funding from The Kids' Cancer Project has led to an exciting discovery of a new generation drug to help children diagnosed with brain cancer.
Significant support for seed-funded research
30/07/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project had the foresight to initiate and fund the C4 Group.
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.
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.
KBC360 Live Event
03/06/2021
The Childhood Brain Cancer Symposium was held in May at The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.
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.
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.
Behind the Science: Professor David Thomas
24/06/2021
This oncologist and researcher shares the motivations behind his significant work in the development of AYA oncology.
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.
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.
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.
Case study | Attcall Civil Contractors
28/06/2021
Driving a brighter future for kids with cancer.
This small family-owned business has been touched by cancer in its many forms and have now chosen to support kids' cancer research using all their resources.
Big bids help kids with cancer
30/06/2021
Businesses and individuals alike got behind The Kids’ Cancer Project’s end of financial year online auction making it a roaring success!
Sammy's story
02/05/2023
A promise of reduced chance of relapse sends a family to the USA amid the pandemic.
Kids' brain cancer - our biggest threat
01/05/2021
Discussion, awareness and funding of kids' brain cancer research must be a national priority.