’The hidden health crisis – children’s cancer needs more than medicine’ - Launch of the findings from Redkite Family Needs Survey Report

Redkite has been at the forefront of childhood cancer care in Australia for almost 40 years. Most recently Redkite undertook a comprehensive National Family Needs Survey to assess the gaps in support for complex psychosocial needs which extend beyond the hospital walls and medical treatment.  ’The hidden health crisis – children’s cancer needs more than medicine’  is a report that contains the findings of this survey. It provides a sobering snapshot into significant gaps that still exist in supports available to families going through childhood cancer.

The event is hosted by Georgie Gardner, joined by Redkite CEO, Monique Keighery and Government Health and Business Leaders. It will provide key insights into the findings, testimonials from the families and supporting statements from key health and business stakeholders.    

About Redkite

Redkite is a lifeline for families facing childhood cancer, providing the critical emotional and mental health support, financial assistance, and information and resources they need throughout the long and traumatic cancer experience.

When a family’s life is shattered by childhood cancer, Redkite is there to help. As an independent non-for-profit services provider which receives no government funding, the programs and services Redkite provides are funded by our corporate partnerships, contributions from trusts and foundations, and donations from the general public. The services are critical to ensure families survive the long and traumatic cancer experience. Visit www.redkite.org.au for more information.