Redkite

Redkite is a national charity that supports children and young adults with cancer and their families through the entire cancer journey. From the moment of diagnosis and from hospital to home, Redkite is there providing real and practical support. Its vital services include emotional, financial and education support and are available to families in all major cities, regional areas and remote locations across Australia. There are approximately 1500 teenagers and young adults on the cancer journey at any one time, of which there are 270 new diagnoses in NSW each year. This program provides professional emotional and practical support through the entire cancer experience. The Support a Young Person Program funded by FICAP encompasses Redkite’s entire range of essential services, including:

• In hospital support – music therapy, social workers, age appropriate diagnosis support packs and access to Redkite’s Book Club
• Community outreach – financial assistance, telephone and email counselling and information, education and vocation grants