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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
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Every step counts: What is the Better Challenge and why you should do it
03/06/2026
The Better Challenge, powered by Betta, is a community fundraising challenge that encourages Australians to get active for 90km during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September – all while helping to raise vital funds for childhood cancer research.
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The Kids’ Cancer Project and Children’s Cancer Institute Australia launch Josh McCarroll PhD Excellence Award
26/05/2026
The Kids’ Cancer Project and Children’s Cancer Institute Australia are pleased to today announce the launch of the Josh McCarroll PhD Excellence Award.
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The impact of a bequest, and how your gift Will make a difference
23/05/2026
Leaving a bequest to support The Kids’ Cancer Project is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give, and that's certainly been the case for one of our most recent donors.
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A sector-wide solution to a worldwide problem: The Roadmap to 100% survival for kids with cancer
23/05/2026
The Kids’ Cancer Project is proud to be an ongoing partner with the Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Mission – a collaborative initiative bringing together government and non-government partners with a shared vision to improve outcomes and experiences for children, adolescents and young adults with cancer.
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Building Betta outcomes for kids with Westinghouse sale
22/05/2026
Betta and Westinghouse’s support of The Kids’ Cancer Project in March have delivered a tangible impact for kids with cancer, raising $6600 for childhood cancer research.
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River-plank: The Sydney school setting a world record to raise funds for brain cancer research through Pirate Day
19/05/2026
Riverbank Public School and The Kids’ Cancer Project have joined forces to make an impact on childhood cancer – helping to raise thousands of dollars by setting a new world record as part of the charity’s annual Pirate Day fundraiser.
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Next steps announced in The Kids’ Cancer Project’s funding grant round
19/05/2026
The Kids’ Cancer Project’s vision is to see a 100% survival of kids with cancer with no long-term serious effects – a vision it executes by funding pioneering Australian research projects that have the greatest chance of successful impact.
- News, Research News
Why beating brain cancer is just the beginning
14/05/2026
For many people, survival rates are a source of hope. That as that number increases, we can be excited about advances in research and all that comes with it.
- Families, News
From ZERO to 100%: The program that helped to save Charli
13/05/2026
The solution to Charli McCabe’s ordeal with leukaemia was not found by chance. It was made possible by the donations made to The Kids’ Cancer Project – donations that went on to fund the world’s most innovative childhood cancer treatment program.
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How a trio of bears helped the McCabe's through their darkest time
11/05/2026
For the McCabe’s, The Kids’ Cancer Project’s Bear program helped all of them through their toughest chapter. The famous plush toys brought rare smiles and joy while their youngest daughter, Charli, underwent cancer treatment, and have leant on the support from the charity’s donor community to see them through.
- Community, News
The Kids’ Cancer Project’s successful Queensland golf day for a cause
08/05/2026
The Kids’ Cancer Project was pleased to celebrate a successful Queensland Autumn Golf Day, raising over $36,000 for childhood cancer research.
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The Kids’ Cancer Project announce partnership with Volante Rosso Motorsport
08/05/2026
The Kids’ Cancer Project is pleased to announce a corporate partnership with Gold Coast-based motor racing team Volante Rosso Motorsport.
- News, Research News
The AI Pirate: How Dr Joseph Yang uses modern solutions for age-old brain cancer problems
01/05/2026
AI has been heralded as a difference maker in modern medicine, with many people optimistic about its abilities to assist in finding more effective, less harmful treatments for kids with brain cancer.
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A new chapter awaits as Write a Book in a Day 2026 begins
01/05/2026
1 May 2026 marks the launch of The Kids’ Cancer Project’s 'Write a Book in a Day’, regarded as Australia’s most inspiring writing challenge for schools and writing groups, all while raising vital funds for childhood cancer research.
- News, Research News
Understanding the familial financial fallout of childhood cancer
28/04/2026
Side effects dictate much of The Kids’ Cancer Project’s remit. The determination to create more effective, less harmful treatments informs much of the charity’s funding, as does the desire to ensure children with cancer both survive and thrive.
- Families, News
How your donations changed Charli’s story
27/04/2026
Former Wallaby Pat McCabe always wondered whether his donations to The Kids’ Cancer Project truly made a difference. After seeing what his daughter, Charli, went through, he’s seen it first-hand.
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Superheroes assemble: Registrations now open for SuperKids SuperHeroes
24/04/2026
Auskick clubs across Western Australia and beyond are encouraged to sign up and suit up for The Kids’ Cancer Project’s annual SuperKids SuperHeroes Round to help raise funds for vital childhood cancer research.
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The Kids’ Cancer Project secures new home with major office space donation from Goodman
23/04/2026
The Kids’ Cancer Project is pleased to announce that Goodman providers of essential infrastructure, is supporting the charity by offering office space under a multi-year corporate arrangement.
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Testicular Cancer Awareness Month: Enabling faster, less invasive detection
23/04/2026
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, shedding light on the struggles faced by male patients that deal with the disease that typically arises between the ages of 15 all the way up to 45.
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Pirate Day 2026: Dr Aaminah Khan on research, breakthroughs and difference-making donors
17/04/2026
Col Reynolds Fellow, Dr Aaminah Khan, does work that is admirable. The early-career researcher has achieved so much in so little time, with clinical trials on the horizon as she looks to tackle medulloblastoma relapse head on, which is currently incurable.
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Honouring Youth Cancer Awareness Month
15/04/2026
Youth Cancer Awareness Month, or YCAM, is during April, raises awareness regarding the rising and poorly understood national health challenge that affects the entire sector.
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Meet the inaugural Josh McCarroll PhD Excellence Award recipient
24/07/2026
Jasmine Jin named recipient of the Josh McCarroll PhD Excellence Award.
Rondo Charity Race Day 2026
31/07/2026
The Kids’ Cancer Project extends a heartfelt thank you to Rondo Building Services for hosting another incredible Rondo Charity Race Day in support of childhood cancer research.
MostynCopper partnership announced
04/08/2026
The Kids' Cancer Project is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with MostynCopper, built on a shared commitment to creating meaningful impact for children with cancer.
Every step counts: What is the Better Challenge and why you should do it
03/06/2026
The Better Challenge, powered by Betta, is a community fundraising challenge that encourages Australians to get active for 90km during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September – all while helping to raise vital funds for childhood cancer research.
Pirate Day 2026 proves community spirit is a treasure worth celebrating
05/06/2026
The Kids’ Cancer Project’s annual Pirate Day fundraising campaign has once again demonstrated the incredible power of community, creativity and generosity, with supporters across Australia raising more than $52,000 to help fund vital childhood cancer research.
Betta confirmed as naming rights partner for Better Challenge
11/06/2026
The Kids’ Cancer Project is pleased to welcome Betta and BSR Group on board as the naming rights partner for its annual fitness fundraising campaign, Better Challenge.
Eye-patches with a purpose: Why our community support Pirate Day and The Kids’ Cancer Project
10/06/2026
Discover why workplaces and communities across Australia get involved in Pirate Day, raising vital funds for childhood cancer research through The Kids' Cancer Project while making a meaningful difference for children and families affected by cancer.
The competition uniting hundreds of communities and thousands of writers to make a million-dollar difference
18/06/2026
From big city sites to small regional schools and from public classrooms to independent colleges; from primary school students discovering the joy of storytelling to senior students, one thing continues to unite tens of thousands of young Australians every year – The Kids’ Cancer Project’s Write a Book in a Day competition.
Stepping up: Why the Better Challenge is the ultimate workplace initiative
19/06/2026
Looking for a simple way to boost workplace wellbeing and strengthen team culture while also making a genuine difference in the lives of children with cancer? The Better Challenge is helping organisations across Australia do exactly that.
Rare Cancer Awareness Day: Closing the gap for childhood cancer
26/06/2026
On Rare Cancer Awareness Day, we explore why rarity creates inequity for children with cancer and how collaboration is helping drive research, access and hope for families across Australia.
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The personal connection inspiring Pestrol partnership
26/06/2026
For Andrew Fennell, Founder of Pestrol, supporting childhood cancer research is more than a corporate initiative. It is a cause close to his heart.
90km, 30 days, one powerful reason to do BETTER
27/06/2026
Take on the better challenge to walk or run 90km this September to help fund life-changing childhood cancer research.
The Kids’ Cancer Project announce partnership with Volante Rosso Motorsport
08/05/2026
The Kids’ Cancer Project is pleased to announce a corporate partnership with Gold Coast-based motor racing team Volante Rosso Motorsport.
Building Betta outcomes for kids with Westinghouse sale
22/05/2026
Betta and Westinghouse’s support of The Kids’ Cancer Project in March have delivered a tangible impact for kids with cancer, raising $6600 for childhood cancer research.
River-plank: The Sydney school setting a world record to raise funds for brain cancer research through Pirate Day
19/05/2026
Riverbank Public School and The Kids’ Cancer Project have joined forces to make an impact on childhood cancer – helping to raise thousands of dollars by setting a new world record as part of the charity’s annual Pirate Day fundraiser.