September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

At Children’s Cancer Institute, we believe a life should be long. That every child deserves the chance to grow up, grow old and live a long healthy life.

To learn to drive.
To celebrate their next birthday.
To fulfil their potential.

But every year in Australia, more than 1,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer — and three children die each week from the disease.

For those who survive, many will face lifelong side effects from the treatments that saved them.

That’s why we’re pioneering the next generation of childhood cancer research — from personalised medicine through the ZERO Childhood Cancer Program, to safer immunotherapies and AI-driven discovery helping accelerate breakthroughs faster than ever before.

This is cutting-edge research designed specifically for children. And it’s only possible because of supporters like you.

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we're shining a light on the need to accelerate the breakthroughs that will give children the chance to live long healthy lives.

Get involved

Help raise awareness during September by downloading our Childhood Cancer Awareness Month resources and sharing with your networks:

Social share tiles

We have a variety of branded tiles that can be used to post on social media to promote Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the Institute.

Suggested messages

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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. A time to acknowledge the 1000 children diagnosed with cancer each year in Australia. And the 3 children every week who tragically lose their life to this disease - before they've had a chance to grow up and chase their dreams. 

For over 40 years, Children’s Cancer Institute have been pioneering research into safer, more effective treatments, and ultimately a cure for every child with cancer. 
A life should be long. 

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Childhood cancer changes the course of a child's life. 

That's why Children's Cancer Institute is pioneering research designed specifically for children, developing more personalised , precise and effective treatments.

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we're recognising the extraordinary impact of research and the futures it helps make possible.

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#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #ALifeShouldBeLong #ChildhoodCancerResearc

Infographics

Branded infographics are a great way to spread the word about the impact of childhood cancer and the Institute’s work.

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