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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
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Behind the Science: Research brings hope

14/12/2021
Dr Dannielle Upton hopes to change survival outcomes for one of the deadliest childhood cancers.
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This is how you Christmas

10/12/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project Christmas fundraising luncheon raised $205,000 to help children with many different types of cancer.
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  • News

Summer Golf Day 2021 wrap

04/12/2021
Making the most of easing COVID-19 restrictions, The Kids’ Cancer Project's golf day raised vital funds for childhood cancer research.
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  • Research News

Research update | Reboot Kids

02/12/2021
Developing positive food habits after cancer treatment can be the difference between a fit future and illness issues.
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  • News, Research News

Behind the Science: Improving brain cancer survival outcomes

30/11/2021
A research project targeting one of the most aggressive childhood cancers aims to give cancer cells less opportunity to hide.
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CJ's story

26/10/2021
The raw reality of kids’ cancer treatment can leave parents with ongoing scars.
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  • Community

BLD wrap up 2021

22/10/2021
Be inspired to hold your very own Bloody Long Day for childhood cancer research.
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  • Community

Blue Bottle family refuses to give up

17/10/2021
A family continue to honour their daughter’s legacy despite COVID restrictions.
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  • Families, News

Adelaide's story

13/10/2021
Hope lies in research for children like Adelaide, living with the debilitating side-effects from cancer treatments.
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  • Community, News

Australia, you did BETTER than imagined!

12/10/2021
Stats incredible! The Kids’ Cancer Project thanks all who got involved in The Better Challenge 2021.
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  • News

Call for investment in life-saving science

06/10/2021
The Kids' Cancer Project seeks major investment for its seasonal matched giving appeal.
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  • News, Research News

Solving the problem of unacceptable toxicity in treatment

05/10/2021
When is the long-term toxicity of cancer treatment too great, and what can be done? Associate Professor Rachel Conyers is part of a team providing the answers.
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  • News, Research News

Winners of $2.6M in grants announced

01/10/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project announce the winners of the FY22 grant round
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  • Community

Captain Australia’s Big Walk

27/09/2021
Superhero up for science and support Captain Australia’s Big Walk as he treks the East Coast with nothing but the essentials.
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  • Community

Greater purpose: The secret to business success

24/08/2021
The people from law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley don’t do fundraising by halves.
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  • Community

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!
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  • Future Cure Case Study

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.
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  • Future Cure Case Study

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.
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  • Research News

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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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.

Baxter’s story: The continuing journey

16/02/2023
After beating leukaemia as a baby, Baxter and his family are still navigating the ongoing effects of his gruelling cancer treatment as he prepares for a new challenge.

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