Online Support Programs
Our facilitated, self-paced programs offer practical tools, emotional support, and helpful strategies for the whole family:
- MusicBox – Brings music therapy into your home, with creative activities for children and teens to explore their emotions through music and movement, plus ideas to support family connection.
- CatNap: A flexible, evidence-based program with practical strategies to help parents improve sleep and prioritise self-care.
- Refresh Kid’s Eating: Supports parents and carers in re-establishing healthy eating habits with their child after cancer treatment.
- Work Companion: Helps parents navigate work and caregiving, whether returning to the workplace or managing employment during treatment.
You can access all programs for free at any time through the myRedkite portal, once registered.
Online Support Programs FAQs
What are the online support programs designed to help with?
These programs are created to support the whole family with practical tools and emotional guidance. They’re designed to help you navigate the challenges that come with a child’s cancer experience, offering strategies that fit into everyday life.
How can these programs support my family’s wellbeing?
Each program offers simple, evidence‑based activities that help families manage stress, strengthen emotional connection, and build confidence in coping with day‑to‑day challenges. They’re flexible, self‑paced, and designed to meet you where you’re at.
Why might these programs be helpful during or after treatment?
They give you access to practical strategies and emotional support at a time when routines, emotions, and family dynamics can feel unpredictable. Whether you’re adjusting to treatment, returning to “normal,” or finding a new normal, the programs offer guidance you can use immediately.
About Redkite
Holding it together when your child’s life is in question can feel impossible. Redkite provides practical, emotional and financial support for families who have a child with cancer aged 18 or under, so you don’t have to face it alone.
Discover our other cancer services and resources
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Dealing with emotional effects with cancer on the family
Cancer impacts the whole family emotionally. Parents and carers may feel overwhelmed, guilty, or helpless. Support is available to help everyone cope.
Grief and Bereavement Support
Redkite offers a safe space to talk about grief, overwhelming emotions, other people’s expectations or whatever matters most to you. We are here to support you in the way you need, when you’re ready.
Education and Career Support
This service helps young cancer patients aged 15-25 stay connected to study or work both during and after their cancer treatment.
Cancer Education Program
The Camp Quality Puppets visit primary and preschools across Australia delivering education that dispels cancer myths and creates an inclusive community for kids impacted by cancer.
Tips for keeping the family connected during cancer
A child’s cancer diagnosis can disrupt the family in many ways. Here are some ideas to help keep your family connected during these challenging times.
Children’s Counselling
Redkite’s Children’s Counselling supports kids with cancer and siblings (5-18yrs) through tailored activities. Focusing on emotional well-being, resilience, and self-esteem in a safe, caring environment.
Family Retreats
A precious break for families to reconnect and have a holiday away together, often for the first time since diagnosis.
Can I work while having chemotherapy or other treatments
Returning to work after cancer can boost confidence and independence. Prepare by knowing your limits and adjusting your routine.