Latest news & events
Every day, someone just like you is helping us raise the vital funds that we need to help make the cancer journey easier for children, and their families.
Find out more about what’s happening, and our latest news, here — let us know if it inspires you or your business to get involved.
Once treatment is finished, what then... 
Thanks to medical research, the overall survival rate for childhood cancer has now risen to more than 80%. However, while most children will now survive a cancer diagnosis, a number of longer term impacts are becoming more apparent.
40 years and counting 
2022 marks 40 years of support for children with cancer, and their families, by the Childhood Cancer Association. Ever since 1982, it has been our mission to provide practical, hands-on support for children with cancer, and their families.
A surprise for Mannat 
Friday 3 Dec, 2021
8-year-old Mannat was surprised with a stunning artwork by Mark Lobert and Phil Hodgson of her and her beloved Elliot. All thanks to Mix102.3 for organising this treasured gift.
Playgroup Award 
Congratulations to Anna Perry and Rita Lim, who, as the facilitators of our Early Intervention Oncology Playgroup, were recognised with the 2021 Children’s Week Play Award.
Recognising our Supporters 
Childhood Cancer Association volunteers, supporters and partners were hosted at a reception at Government House, to thank them for their ongoing support and dedication to children with cancer, and their families.