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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
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Jamie’s story

15 February 2022
Young Jamie's world was turned upside down after being diagnosed with childhood cancer.
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  • News, Case Study

Case Study | The Bromic Better Challenge

9 February 2022
The Kids’ Cancer Project is proud to partner with Bromic for another exciting year of innovative fundraising.
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  • News, Research News

Exercise oncology: Better health for survivors

4 February 2022
Lauren Ha hopes to decrease late effects by promoting physical activity in survivors.
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  • Research News

A new international trial for Ewing sarcoma patients

27 January 2022
An exciting new international clinical trial for patients diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma.
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  • News

Kids’ cancer research cleans up

12 January 2022
Sirron Holdings Group and Taren Cleaning Supplies announce multi-year partnerships with The Kids’ Cancer Project.
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  • Research News

Behind the science: Hitting cancer where it hurts

22 December 2021
While various forms of leukaemia have seen their survival rates blossoming thanks to powerful research, others are harder to treat.
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  • News

Changing of the guard

21 December 2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project announces Doug Cunningham’s decision to step down from the charity’s Board of Directors.
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  • News, Research News

Exciting new cancer research grants announced

15 December 2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project announces successful 2021 PdCCRS grant recipients.
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  • Research News

Behind the Science: Research brings hope

14 December 2021
Dr Dannielle Upton hopes to change survival outcomes for one of the deadliest childhood cancers.
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  • News

This is how you Christmas

10 December 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

4 December 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

2 December 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 November 2021
A research project targeting one of the most aggressive childhood cancers aims to give cancer cells less opportunity to hide.

Harper’s journey

9 November 2021
Young Harper's journey with a life-threatening brain tumour has set mum Meagan on a mission to raise awareness.
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  • Beary Happy Stories

CJ's story

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

BLD wrap up 2021

22 October 2021
Be inspired to hold your very own Bloody Long Day for childhood cancer research.

Jamie's story

18 October 2021
Jamie's cuddly companions were there for him at a time when he needed them most.
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  • Community

Blue Bottle family refuses to give up

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

Adelaide's story

13 October 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 October 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

6 October 2021
The Kids' Cancer Project seeks major investment for its seasonal matched giving appeal.
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Get active and raise funds!

11 April 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

2 March 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 March 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 March 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!

1 February 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 February 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 February 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 February 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 January 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 January 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 December 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 October 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 October 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 August 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 August 2022
iBounce is a distance-delivered digital education program that encourages children to get physical following their cancer treatment.