Child Minding

Families who have been referred to the Childhood Cancer Association can make a request for a volunteer to mind their child in the ward or clinic of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

Child minding for the child with cancer and/or their siblings enables parents to leave the hospital for short periods. Examples of when parents may find this service helpful include: 

• Taking a break
• Attending to domestic duties outside of the hospital
• Attending appointments for themselves or their other children 
• Attending meetings, pay bills, collect things from home etc

Our child minders are Childhood Cancer Association volunteers who have undergone appropriate screening and training.

The child minding service is only available to children within the ward and clinic of the  Women’s and Children’s Hospital. 

While we try to do our best to meet all requests for child minding, as the service requires volunteer assistance, it is subject to availability.

Please speak to your hospital social worker, Michael Rice Centre nursing staff, or contact our Family Service Team.