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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.

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.
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Reboot Kids: Recruiting now

31/05/2021
Reboot Kids has created a new program to help families navigate an important element of life post-cancer treatment.
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  • Research News

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.
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  • Community

Autumn charity golf day

25/05/2021
A wrap up of The Kids’ Cancer Project annual autumn Golf Day sponsored by RAMS at St Michael’s Golf Club, NSW. 
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  • Community, News

A team effort

21/05/2021
Owen Finegan reveals how his sporting career with the Wallabies set the stage for The Kids' Cancer Project success.
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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.
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  • Research News

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.
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Case study | Colin Biggers & Paisley

17/05/2021
Focused on the future. A legal firm with a long history of helping communities turns its attention to supporting innovative science to improve the treatment of cancer in children.
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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.
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  • Research News

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.
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  • Families

Retinoblastoma Week

12/05/2021
This mum has been fighting for her son’s life and winning.
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  • Community

Fundraising ideas for primary-school kids

08/05/2021
Check out these low-cost, fun and engaging projects to support your favourite charity. 
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New guidelines released

07/05/2021
New NHMRC endorsed guidelines will help kids live full lives after cancer treatment. 
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Baking a difference

06/05/2021
Get your mixing bowls at the ready and bake a difference for childhood cancer research!
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  • Research News

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.
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  • Research News

Kids' brain cancer - our biggest threat

01/05/2021
Discussion, awareness and funding of kids' brain cancer research must be a national priority.
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  • Community

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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30 Years of The Kids' Cancer Project

21/07/2023
30 Years of The Kids' Cancer Project

The Kids’ Cancer Project ramps up collaboration and funding in vital sarcoma research

07/07/2023
July marks Sarcoma Awareness Month, a time when we shine a light on a cancer responsible for about 20% of childhood cancer diagnoses. Thanks to the ongoing commitment of our wonderful community, The Kids' Cancer Project is actively funding nine projects across Australia in order to develop better treatment options for those kids.

Meet our Board: Tim Rose

28/06/2023
As The Kids’ Cancer Project continues to grow and commit more money to vital childhood cancer research, the role of our board is more important than ever. Here we get to know one of the board’s newest members, Tim Rose, and why he’s so passionate about making a difference to childhood cancer.

Super-powered immune cells – using CAR-T cells to target brain tumours

06/06/2023
With a background in immunology, Dr Tessa Gargett is utilising her knowledge of the human immune system to tackle children’s cancer. Here, she explains how she’s maximising the potential of CAR-T cells to provide a treatment option specifically tailored to brain tumours.

The cuddly super sidekicks giving courage to kids with cancer

01/05/2023
Bec’s daughter Roxy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) when she was a four-year-old, and overnight, the family’s outdoorsy life quickly shifted to one of relentless appointments. But, thanks to supporters like you, Roxy got a new cuddly sidekick to help keep her smiling throughout her treatment.

You can help researchers do better for kids with leukaemia like Roxy

11/11/2024
In just five hours, four-year-old Roxy went from a routine visit to the dentist to being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). 18 months on, and with Roxy on the road to recovery, mum Bec tells their story and just how important your gifts are in helping other kids like Roxy.

Combo Drug delivering a knockout blow to resistant glioma cancer cells

24/05/2023
Diffuse midline gliomas (DMG), including diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG), are the most lethal of childhood cancers primarily occurring in young children.

Get active and raise funds!

11/04/2023
Looking for a great way to stay active, and make a difference? You can be a community champion by fundraising with The Kids' Cancer Project. We've got some great outdoor events on offer, so read on to find the challenge event that suits you!

Clinical trials can be lifesaving – and you’re helping make them possible

02/03/2023
At just three weeks old, Toby was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called infantile fibrosarcoma.

Diamond netballer and osteosarcoma survivor socking it to sarcoma

16/03/2023
Two driven young women have raised over $200,000 to support pioneering Australian research into childhood cancer.

Delivering comfort to those who need it most

23/03/2023
Over the past five years, Smartways Logistics have been quietly delivering joy and happiness to kids at 33 hospitals across the eastern seaboard.

Evie's Story

08/03/2023
Life for the Weir family changed forever when their two-year-old daughter was diagnosed with neuroblastoma.

Say K'day!

01/02/2023
K’day is a special day to bring workplaces, schools, families and communities together to have fun, reconnect and most importantly, raise awareness and funds.

Dino and friends: more than just cuddly bears

13/02/2023
At just five years old, Mariette's daughter Milan was diagnosed with a rare type of kidney cancer known as Wilms' tumour.

Moving one step closer to all children surviving cancer

17/02/2023
The Zero Childhood Cancer Program (ZERO), which has been supported by The Kids’ Cancer Project since 2015, is being expanded to all Australian's aged 0 to 18 years with any type of cancer.