Book Club
Redkite’s Book Club is for anyone who wants to read about the childhood cancer experience – this includes young children, teenagers and adults.
Our extensive library of books cover a range of topics, including strong emotions, communication challenges and cancer treatments. You can choose from over 80 books and borrow for free, for as long as you like!
Service eligibility
This service to eligible to families that:
- contains a child that has cancer
To access support, get in touch and we'll look after the rest
About Redkite
Holding it together when your child’s life is in question can feel impossible.
Redkite provides practical, emotional and financial support for families who have a child with cancer aged 18 or under, so you don’t have to face it alone.
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CANCER HUB FUNDING EXTENDED
Australian Government announces $9.4m to continue delivering Cancer Hub until 2027
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Media release27 August, 2024 On Tuesday 27th August Minister for Health, the Hon Mark Butler MP
Family Retreats
A precious break for families to reconnect and have a holiday away together, often for the first time since diagnosis.
Robots Service
Canteen’s innovative Robots Service enables young cancer patients to stay connected to their friends, family and school community from their hospital bed.
Kids’ Guide to Cancer
Kids’ Guide to Cancer is a valuable tool for parents to help answer the most common questions children have about cancer in a safe, interactive and educational way.
Camps
Kids’ Camps and Family Camps are opportunities for kids and their families to have fun experiences together, make positive memories and meet friends who understand.
A parent/carer with or beyond cancer
Australian Government announces $9.4m to continue delivering Cancer Hub until 2027
How to manage both cancer and friendships
Cancer can test friendships, leading to gains and losses. Communicate openly and lean on supportive friends during this time.
Canteen Connect
A secure online community where 12-25 year-olds can connect with other young people impacted by cancer, check out events and chat to a counsellor.
Talking to kids about cancer: 7 handy tips
Talking about cancer to children can be particularly challenging. Here are seven handy tips for talking to kids about cancer.