Organizations and programs that may help families affected by childhood cancer with accommodation, transportation, education, family services, hospital activities, and other everyday needs.
The organizations below provide practical and community-based support for children with cancer and their families across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. Services and eligibility vary by location, so always check the organization's official website for current information.
Provides regional pediatric oncology families with free home-away-from-home accommodation, transport to and from hospital, family support services, and a supportive community while a child receives treatment in Brisbane.
Provides direct support for children receiving cancer treatment and their families through practical resources, hospital activities, family support, care items, vouchers, and programs designed to make treatment days easier.
Supports regional families caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness through year-round family assistance, camps, activities, family events, and services designed for families living outside major cities.
Provides recreational and social programs for seriously ill children through Starlight Express Rooms, hospital activities, family experiences, and opportunities for children to enjoy time away from the medical side of treatment.
Provides free flight and ground transportation for seriously ill children and their families living in regional and remote areas, helping families travel to specialist pediatric care and return home during ongoing treatment.
Provides accommodation for patients and families who must travel long distances for cancer treatment. Its programs also include education support that helps children with cancer stay engaged with learning during and after treatment.
Provides free accommodation for adolescents and young adults with cancer who must travel from regional or rural areas to major cities for specialist treatment, allowing family or carers to stay with them.
Supports people with blood cancer and their families with practical services including accommodation near major treatment centres, transport assistance, information, and help with treatment-related expenses.
Helps children whose education has been disrupted by cancer treatment, as well as their siblings, through tailored learning support, tutoring, mentoring, school reintegration assistance, and family education advocacy.
Provides special experiences for New Zealand children living with serious and ongoing medical conditions, including cancer, through educational and recreational activities that encourage confidence, social connection, and life skills.
Provides practical assistance and family support for people living with blood cancer. Its Kids' Zone includes services and programs for pediatric patients and siblings, while families may also receive practical and financial assistance.
Connects families of children with cancer with Australian charities and service providers offering practical and family support, including accommodation, transport, social work, education, peer support, and other services.
Available services, eligibility requirements, referral procedures, and geographic coverage vary across Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island communities. Accommodation, transportation, education, and other family services may also depend on availability. Visit the organization's official website or speak with your child's healthcare or social-work team to confirm which services are currently available.
A child's healthcare team, hospital social worker, or local childhood cancer organization can also help connect your family with accommodation, transportation, education, family programs, and community support.