Cops for Kids supports Oncology Counselling

The Childhood Cancer Association is incredibly grateful to Cops for Kids children’s charity for their generous commitment of $45,500 over two years, supporting our Oncology Counselling Program – a vital service that provides psychological support to children with cancer, and their families.

A childhood cancer diagnosis brings more than just physical challenges. The emotional, psychological, and social impacts can be profound, affecting how a child and their family function and cope day to day.

At the Childhood Cancer Association, we understand how complex and far-reaching these impacts can be. That’s why our psychologists are available to support all family members from the time of diagnosis, throughout treatment, following treatment completion, and through grief and loss. We provide counselling not only to children and parents/caregiver but also to siblings, grandparents, and close caregivers – anyone closely involved in the care and wellbeing of the child.

In 2024, we delivered 356 counselling sessions, each one tailored to help families manage the psychological and emotional toll of cancer. These services are provided completely free of charge, thanks to the incredible generosity of supporters like Cops for Kids.

This funding ensures that families have access to early, ongoing, and responsive mental health support – helping to reduce stress, promote resilience, and address emerging or existing mental health concerns across a broad spectrum.

“Families facing childhood cancer often experience uncertainty, and immense emotional strain,” said Cath O’Loughlin, Chief Executive of the Childhood Cancer Association. “Our counselling services are an essential part of the care we provide, helping families stay connected, supported, and emotionally well. We thank Cops for Kids for helping make that possible.”

We are proud to partner with Cops for Kids and thank them for their heartfelt commitment to supporting families during some of the most difficult times of their lives.

Learn more about our counselling services