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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
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7 fundraising ideas for pre-schoolers

30/04/2021
Whether you’re after an easy or ambitious fundraiser for your little ones, we’ve got ideas and expert tips. 
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Case study | QBE Foundation

29/04/2021
Skilled volunteers making a difference. Discover how QBE supported children's cancer research while reinforcing organisational values and enhancing employee engagement.
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Hobart Clinical Trial Unit a life-changer

29/04/2021
More support has been pledged to help kids with cancer in Tasmania.
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KBC360 | Care coordinator Suzanne Momber

28/04/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.
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This crazy team is helping kids with cancer

27/04/2021
Players, umpires, coaches, support crews and fans will unite throughout the 2021 netball season as “Team Crazy”
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Hope for deadly DIPG diagnosis

26/04/2021
Your donations are making a difference - Australian researchers find new way to target deadly childhood brain cancer.  
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Marathon effort to raise funds for cancer research

22/04/2021
Anastassia's childhood cancer diagnosis inspired her to join the Gold Coast marathon this July. 
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Cancer funding boost and development of Australian Cancer Plan

22/04/2021
The Australian Government is investing an additional $6.7 million to support and improve outcomes for all Australians affected by cancer.
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KBC360 | Paediatric oncologist Professor Nick Gottardo

21/04/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.
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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.
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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.
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Ava's Pirate Day

13/04/2021
After Ava's tragic passing from DIPG, Mum Vanessa reveals what Pirate Day means to her.
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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.
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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.
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Cancer fight goes by the book

02/04/2021
School students are making preparations for their favourite fiction frenzy.
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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.
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World-first clinical trial for sarcoma

26/03/2021
Sydney researchers are testing whether an existing medication could be repurposed to treat sarcoma.
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Donating in memory of your loved one

25/03/2021
Making an ‘in memoriam’ donation is a powerful way to remember someone special.
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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. 
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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.
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World first guidelines created

20/01/2023
The study which developed the revolutionary clinical guidelines was co-funded by The Kids' Cancer Project, led by researchers from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, and endorsed by the Australian and New Zealand Children's Oncology Group.

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.