News & stories
Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
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.
RAMS continues its support for life-saving research
22/09/2020
RAMS Financial Group have committed much-needed funding and business support to assist in childhood cancer research projects.
QBE Foundation helps multiply impact
17/09/2020
The insurance giant continues to support life-saving scientific research for children with cancer.
Big Bids for Kids 2020
16/09/2020
COVID threw a few curve balls this year and many annual events were postponed or rescheduled.
Kids’ cancer research benefits adult cancer therapy
11/09/2020
Sometimes kids’ cancer research paves the way to effective treatment and new therapies for all.
Family owned business helps kids with cancer
10/09/2020
Australian business, Lorraine Lea has donated more than $29,000 for scientific research to help children with cancer.
Superkids Superheroes Scooter Challenge 2020
08/09/2020
This is the fifth year a Superhero family in WA are tackling an impressive 600-kilometre scooter challenge for kids with cancer.
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Investing in impact
02/09/2020
When one of our volunteers realised the impact of our work, she generously gave to make a big impact in return.
High Tea for a High Cause 2020
01/09/2020
It’s that time of year again when the Weir family bakes their socks off in preparation for their annual ‘High Tea for a High Cause'!
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The $10,000 gift of life
21/08/2020
To help develop a cure for the disease that has decimated her family, Coral has left a generous gift as a bequest, in her will.
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Set sail for Pirate Day 2020
17/07/2020
Australia are you set to embrace your inner buccaneer to support of kids with brain cancer this September?
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One crazy team for kids with cancer
15/07/2020
This September, the NSW netball community will unite as Team Crazy for Crazy Hair & Sock Day.
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Behind the science: Associate Professor Josh McCarroll
12/07/2020
The brain’s natural defence mechanisms make treatment of brain tumours extremely difficult. This researcher with a very personal childhood cancer connection is hoping to change that.
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Melbourne Cup business luncheon
07/07/2020
The Kids' Cancer Project host business leaders for Melbourne Cup charity luncheon.
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Ten top tips for fundraising!
03/07/2020
Fundraising can be a daunting task, so we've spoken to our fundraising professionals who are only too happy to share their expertise.
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Behind the science: Dr Michelle Henderson
26/02/2020
Continuous funding means this research collaboration can aim high, improve survival statistics and re-write the history books for high risk childhood leukaemia.
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Behind the science: Dr Joost Lesterhuis
29/01/2020
Exploring an exciting new treatment for soft tissue sarcoma in children, but time is of the essence as the team have a goal to get it to the bedside for clinical trials within the next three years.
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Behind the science: Professor John Heath
24/06/2019
Up until two years ago, seriously ill Tasmanian children like Macy were forced to travel to the mainland to take part in clinical trials. Then Associate Professor John Heath decided enough was enough.
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Behind the science: Dr Geoff McCowage
20/06/2019
After more than a decade of research, this senior paediatric oncologist is closing in on innovative tumour treatment that stands to help kids with leukaemia too.
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In Focus: Murdoch Children's Research Institute
04/11/2018
Learn more about the institutes we support through our In Focus series.
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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.
KBC360 | Paediatric psycho-oncologist Dr Jordana McLoone
05/05/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fundraising ideas for primary-school kids
08/05/2021
Check out these low-cost, fun and engaging projects to support your favourite charity.