News & stories
Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
- News, Research News
Making childhood brain cancer walk the plank
01/03/2022
Pirate Day 2022 is supporting research into one of the deadliest brain cancers, DIPG.
- Beary Happy Stories
- Families, News
Jamie’s story
15/02/2022
Young Jamie's world was turned upside down after being diagnosed with childhood cancer.
- News, Case Study
Case Study | The Bromic Better Challenge
09/02/2022
The Kids’ Cancer Project is proud to partner with Bromic for another exciting year of innovative fundraising.
- News, Research News
Exercise oncology: Better health for survivors
04/02/2022
Lauren Ha hopes to decrease late effects by promoting physical activity in survivors.
- Research News
A new international trial for Ewing sarcoma patients
27/01/2022
An exciting new international clinical trial for patients diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma.
- News
Kids’ cancer research cleans up
12/01/2022
Sirron Holdings Group and Taren Cleaning Supplies announce multi-year partnerships with The Kids’ Cancer Project.
- Research News
Behind the science: Hitting cancer where it hurts
22/12/2021
While various forms of leukaemia have seen their survival rates blossoming thanks to powerful research, others are harder to treat.
- News
Changing of the guard
21/12/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project announces Doug Cunningham’s decision to step down from the charity’s Board of Directors.
- News, Research News
Exciting new cancer research grants announced
15/12/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project announces successful 2021 PdCCRS grant recipients.
- Research News
Behind the Science: Research brings hope
14/12/2021
Dr Dannielle Upton hopes to change survival outcomes for one of the deadliest childhood cancers.
- News
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Beary Happy Stories
CJ's story
26/10/2021
The raw reality of kids’ cancer treatment can leave parents with ongoing scars.
- Community
BLD wrap up 2021
22/10/2021
Be inspired to hold your very own Bloody Long Day for childhood cancer research.
- Community
Blue Bottle family refuses to give up
17/10/2021
A family continue to honour their daughter’s legacy despite COVID restrictions.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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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.
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.