News & stories
Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
- Research News
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.
- Families
Home is where the heart is
05/01/2023
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, their entire family suffers. Here we meet a Hobart family who have been through a seven-year medical odyssey.
- Community, News
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.
- Families
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.
- Beary Happy Stories
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.
- Community, News
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.
- Families
“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.
- News, Research News
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.
- Research News
‘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.
- Community, News
12-Year-old writes her own book!
12/07/2022
12-Year-old Shivani writes her own book to help kids with cancer
- News, Case Study
Case study | Vuly
11/07/2022
Working closely with organisations to support and help children and their families is one of Vuly’s core values and with the prevalence of childhood cancer within Australia, Vuly were honoured to have the opportunity to partner with the Kids’ Cancer Project.
- News, Case Study
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!
- Beary Happy Stories
Beary comforting cuddles
27/05/2022
Families who receive The Kids' Cancer Project bears share their heart-warming testimonials.
- Families, News
Winning for Zach
21/04/2022
Raffle winner Sue explains why she supports The Kids' Cancer Project in her own heart-felt words.
- News, Research News
Modernising sarcoma therapies: Right treatment, right time
06/04/2022
The Kids’ Cancer Project is funding powerful research by Dr Emmy Fleuren. She’s bringing sarcoma treatment into the future.
- Community, Families, News
Imogen’s Lose Your Locks Story
10/03/2022
Six-year-old Imogen lost her locks to raise money for childhood cancer research.
- News, Case Study
Case study | Lorraine Lea IMPACT
07/03/2022
Lorraine Lea continue to their generous commitment to supporting childhood cancer research.
- 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.
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Thank you for helping Dr Wylie fight sarcoma relapse
01/09/2023
Tragically, sarcoma will return for one in three children even after surgery to remove the cancer - this high rate of relapse after treatment is a major cause of fatality. But with your kind support, Dr Ben Wylie and his team in Western Australia are developing a ground-breaking new treatment aiming to change that.
Your Cancer Project newsletter - Spring edition
11/09/2023
Read how your support has helped save lives and is pushing kids' cancer research further than ever before.
“All we had was hope.” − How your support is helping kids like Matilda survive cancer.
01/09/2023
At just eight-weeks-old, Matilda's chances of surviving acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) hung at less than 20%.
You helped give Macy the best treatment closer to home
01/09/2023
Macy (far left) used to have to regularly travel from Melbourne to Hobart with her mum Suzannah for treatment. Having treatment in Hobart means Macy’s sister Matilda (far right) gets more time with family too.
“I can make a difference” – how Coral’s legacy will help children with cancer
04/08/2023
After losing seven members of her family to various types of cancer throughout her life, 91-year-old Coral from NSW decided that it was time to do something. By including a gift in her Will to The Kids’ Cancer Project, Coral hopes to help the next generation avoid the heartbreak her family have endured.
40 Years of City2Surf
02/08/2023
30 Years of The Kids’ Cancer Project inspiring 40 Years of City 2 Surf for one member of our community.
New funding from Perpetual Trustees helping researchers predict childhood cancer
25/07/2023
A generous grant of $91,000 made by Perpetual Trustees to The Kids' Cancer Project will help to fund a pioneering research project aiming to identify the 'culprit' genes behind childhood cancer.
The Kids’ Cancer Project ramps up collaboration and funding in vital sarcoma research
07/07/2023
July marks Sarcoma Awareness Month, a time when we shine a light on a cancer responsible for about 20% of childhood cancer diagnoses. Thanks to the ongoing commitment of our wonderful community, The Kids' Cancer Project is actively funding nine projects across Australia in order to develop better treatment options for those kids.
Meet our Board: Tim Rose
28/06/2023
As The Kids’ Cancer Project continues to grow and commit more money to vital childhood cancer research, the role of our board is more important than ever. Here we get to know one of the board’s newest members, Tim Rose, and why he’s so passionate about making a difference to childhood cancer.
Super-powered immune cells – using CAR-T cells to target brain tumours
06/06/2023
With a background in immunology, Dr Tessa Gargett is utilising her knowledge of the human immune system to tackle children’s cancer. Here, she explains how she’s maximising the potential of CAR-T cells to provide a treatment option specifically tailored to brain tumours.
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!