CHILDHOOD CANCER SUPPORT for those living in tasmania
CANCER COUNCIL TASMANIA
Cancer Council Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation, supporting Tasmanian’s of all ages who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Their Under 25’s Support Program is tailored to young people impacted by cancer and is inclusive of financial assistance through the Rachel and Jye Fund. The fund supports parents upon diagnosis with an initial payment of $750, with further support available when interstate travel is required for treatment. The program also includes an educational scholarship for young people aged 16-25.
Cancer Council Tasmania can connect you with professionals who are able to assist with legal issues, financial planning, small business accounting and workplace matters through their Pro Bono Program; and can provide limited financial assistance in the event of financial hardship.
FIGHT CANCER FOUNDATION
Fight Cancer is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing support to seriously ill children and their families.
For families who are required to travel long distances to access medical treatment, Fight Cancer (in conjunction with government travel assistance schemes) can provide accommodation support in Hobart, to reduce the expense to the family.
KOALA KIDS
Koala Kids is a volunteer driven not for profit organisation that provides small things that make a difference for children and young people from birth to 25 years, during cancer treatment in hospital and directly to them at home.
Families can join Koala Kids happy base where their details are safely stored so they can be sent monthly offers of fun activities as well as, therapeutic items like pill swallowing kits to assist children struggling with oral medication. They also provide family meals, online activities such as craft, cooking, science experiments, martial arts, exercise and sport, plus a smash chocolate birthday cake for the child with cancer and more!
Koala Kids works very closely with the Children’s Cancer Centres and the regional network of hospitals trained in multidisciplinary cancer care around Victoria plus Tasmania. The Melbourne based organisation keeps the family pantries stocked with basic groceries and child life, music and art therapists with sensory items, bubbles, novelty printed Band Aids and naso-gastric tube tapes, lollipops and lucky dips, to distract children during painful and invasive procedures and long hospital admissions.
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