A life
should
be long.

For 40 years, we’ve been pioneering
research to find better, safer treatments
for children with cancer.

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We believe a life should be long. That every child should get the chance to grow up and grow old. To plan exciting futures, chase their dreams, and live a life that is full of possibilities.

But sadly, cancer cuts life short for hundreds of children every year, before they’ve even had a chance to make their mark.

For 40 years, we have been conducting research into the causes, prevention and cure of childhood cancer. In the 1960s cancer was practically a death sentence in children, today, more than eight out of 10 children survive. But we wont stop until every child can live a long, happy and healthy life.

Together we can and we will cure every child of cancer. It's not if, it's when.

Worldwide, about 400,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed each year in children and adolescents.

Cancer kills three children every week in Australia – more than any other disease.

70% of children who survive cancer suffer long-term side effects from their treatment.

Zero Childhood Cancer

A landmark moment in the treatment of children with cancer was reached late last year, with the Zero Childhood Cancer Program becoming available to all children with cancer in Australia. This means that every child diagnosed with cancer, regardless of their cancer type or risk profile, will have access to this world-leading comprehensive precision medicine program.

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How you can support

Give a gift

By giving a gift today, you can make a difference to the lives of children with cancer.

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Fundraising and events

Get involved in one of our events or create your own to help find better, safer treatments for children with cancer.

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Partnerships

Join our diverse community of businesses, philanthropists and gamechangers, determined to help cure childhood cancer.

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Join our team

Cancer cuts life short for hundreds of children in Australia every year, before they’ve even had a chance to make their mark. You can help change that. Be part of a team that is working tirelessly to find a cure for childhood cancer. A team that is working together every day to help children live longer and more fulfilling lives.

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The impact of your kindness

When you donate to Children’s Cancer Institute, your donations are applied in the most effective way possible. 

Research & scientific activity to help cure childhood cancer

84 cents of every dollar at Children's Cancer Institute was spent directly on dedicated research to help cure childhood cancer.

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Core support services and infrastructure costs

We’ve made great progress. But we won’t stop until the job is done; with your help, we can cure all children of cancer. 

It's not if. It's when.

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Do you have a question about our work? For any enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Your donation will fund research that will save young lives