News & stories
Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
- Case Study
Case study | Multiply CSR investment
03/11/2020
Matching appeal with a twist.
Discover the who, what, where an how of The Kids' Cancer Project first matching appeal that raised close to $2 million in just 61 days.
- Community
Sue's will
29/10/2020
“I believe in research, it’s the only way to save children’s lives sooner rather than later.”
- Case Study
Case study | The Bromic Go Kart Derby
19/10/2020
Team building for good.
Covid didn’t curb Bromic’s desire to give back. A key objective for their fundraising activity was to maintain community spirit among employees, suppliers and customer partners.
Australian businesses multiply impact on life-saving research
30/09/2020
Australian businesses have supported The Kids' Cancer Project by committing funds as part of the charity’s most ambitious fundraising initiative.
Your Power Pledge Update
30/09/2020
We are getting closer to discovering kinder more effective treatments for children diagnosed with cancer.
"He's alive today because of medical science."
28/09/2020
Baby Eli has beaten the odds to reach his first birthday. While his parents celebrate every breath he takes - they can’t relax yet.
Impact report: Inspirational increase in clinical trials
25/09/2020
Your donation has helped save lives. In 2015, The Kids' Cancer Project pledged $1 million to grow clinical trials that help Aussie kids with cancer.
Impact report: Defying relapsed neuroblastoma
23/09/2020
Hard-to-treat relapsed neuroblastoma will soon be a diagnosis of the past as scientists get closer to refining a new treatment regime.
RAMS continues its support for life-saving research
22/09/2020
RAMS Financial Group have committed much-needed funding and business support to assist in childhood cancer research projects.
QBE Foundation helps multiply impact
17/09/2020
The insurance giant continues to support life-saving scientific research for children with cancer.
Big Bids for Kids 2020
16/09/2020
COVID threw a few curve balls this year and many annual events were postponed or rescheduled.
Kids’ cancer research benefits adult cancer therapy
11/09/2020
Sometimes kids’ cancer research paves the way to effective treatment and new therapies for all.
Family owned business helps kids with cancer
10/09/2020
Australian business, Lorraine Lea has donated more than $29,000 for scientific research to help children with cancer.
Superkids Superheroes Scooter Challenge 2020
08/09/2020
This is the fifth year a Superhero family in WA are tackling an impressive 600-kilometre scooter challenge for kids with cancer.
- Community
Investing in impact
02/09/2020
When one of our volunteers realised the impact of our work, she generously gave to make a big impact in return.
High Tea for a High Cause 2020
01/09/2020
It’s that time of year again when the Weir family bakes their socks off in preparation for their annual ‘High Tea for a High Cause'!
- Community
The $10,000 gift of life
21/08/2020
To help develop a cure for the disease that has decimated her family, Coral has left a generous gift as a bequest, in her will.
- Community
Set sail for Pirate Day 2020
17/07/2020
Australia are you set to embrace your inner buccaneer to support of kids with brain cancer this September?
- Community
One crazy team for kids with cancer
15/07/2020
This September, the NSW netball community will unite as Team Crazy for Crazy Hair & Sock Day.
- Research News
Behind the science: Associate Professor Josh McCarroll
12/07/2020
The brain’s natural defence mechanisms make treatment of brain tumours extremely difficult. This researcher with a very personal childhood cancer connection is hoping to change that.
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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!
Sammy's story
02/05/2023
A promise of reduced chance of relapse sends a family to the USA amid the pandemic.
Kids' brain cancer - our biggest threat
01/05/2021
Discussion, awareness and funding of kids' brain cancer research must be a national priority.
KBC360 | Paediatric psycho-oncologist Dr Jordana McLoone
05/05/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.
KBC360 | Medical researcher Dr Raelene Endersby
12/05/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.
Ava's story
14/05/2021
A tragic experience for this Defence family revealed the desperate need for greater scientific knowledge around childhood brain cancer.
KBC360 | Registered Music Therapist Sarah Punch
19/05/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.
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.
Eli’s constant furry friends
20/05/2021
With experts baffled by Eli's incredibly rare tumour, some furry friends have brightened his difficult journey.
Fundraising ideas for primary-school kids
08/05/2021
Check out these low-cost, fun and engaging projects to support your favourite charity.
Baking a difference
06/05/2021
Get your mixing bowls at the ready and bake a difference for childhood cancer research!
New guidelines released
07/05/2021
New NHMRC endorsed guidelines will help kids live full lives after cancer treatment.
Case study | Colin Biggers & Paisley
17/05/2021
Focused on the future.
A legal firm with a long history of helping communities turns its attention to supporting innovative science to improve the treatment of cancer in children.
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.