The information book - Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service
The information book - Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service
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KOALA Foundation<br />
<strong>The</strong> Kids Oncology And Leukaemia Action Group (KOALA) was established<br />
as a voluntary group who provided support for parents and carers of children<br />
being treated for cancer. <strong>The</strong> KOALA Foundation was incorporated as a health<br />
charity in July 2005. <strong>The</strong> KOALA Foundation’s goal is to financially support<br />
‘world’s best practice’ in the treatment and care of children with cancer in<br />
Victoria whilst providing additional support for children with cancer and their<br />
families. <strong>The</strong> KOALA kids branch of the Foundation provides the many small<br />
things that make a difference to the lives of children with cancer and their<br />
families.<br />
Contact: 9635 6685<br />
Email: koala@koalafoundation.org.au<br />
Website: www.koalafoundation.org.au<br />
Make A Wish Foundation<br />
<strong>The</strong> Make A Wish Foundation grants wishes to children and young people<br />
between four and eighteen with a life-threatening illness. Children under four<br />
can apply for a Wish Gift Box. Parents and guardians are welcome to ask the<br />
Foundation for a wish for a child or young person.<br />
Contact: Make A Wish Foundation<br />
383 Swan Street, Richmond,VIC 3121<br />
Telephone: 1800 032 260<br />
Website: www.makeawish.org.au<br />
Redkite<br />
This Fund provides financial and emotional support to families who have a<br />
child with cancer and who face extra financial stress as a result of prolonged<br />
or intensive treatment. <strong>The</strong> fund also provides support to families through the<br />
funding of some social work personnel at RCH and MMC. Red Kite also runs<br />
telegroups to provide telephone group support for families who are unable<br />
to attend hospital based support groups. Red Kite financial assistance is<br />
accessed through your child’s social worker.<br />
Contact: 1300 722 644<br />
Email: support@redkite.org.au<br />
Website: www.redkite.org.au<br />
Sec.5:6 More support<br />
Updated March 2011