Kids Cancer Support Group in West Leederville | Charitable organisation

Kids Cancer Support Group

Locality: West Leederville

Phone: +61 415 944 435

Address: 5 Kimberley Street 6007 West Leederville, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.kcsg.org.au

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24.01.2022 KIDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP PLAYGROUP THURSDAYS 9.30 -11.30 am Just a reminder that Playgroup is on Thursday 17/9 9.30am -11.30am. We have two wks left of Term 3. We are going to be making musical instruments out of recycled materials. Lots of free play in the gorgous sunshine. ... Careful planning has been done to develop our COVID Safety Procedures to keep our families safe. Please dont forget your hat, sunscreen, drink bottle and a lunch box with NUT FREE snacks for your child ( we will no longer be sharing fruit due to new COVID regulation). Come along to a safe place for some social interaction with a tribe of awesome people who get it. KCSG are paying all the fees for the year. You do not have to commit to a term, you can come when you are able, Siblings are absolutely welcome its KCSG Playgroup is for children 0-8 years. Please share link with all Oncology and Hematology families. https://www.facebook.com/groups/609571729466930/?ref=share Please come along for a trial! The address is: Merrilinga Children and Family Centre Kingsley 48 Peregrine Drive Kingsley.

24.01.2022 #GoGold Day 17 Today we are discussing what long term effects from the treatment of childhood cancer your child has. #gogold... #childhoodcancerawareness #hearourvoice #betheirvoice See more

24.01.2022 It's been very busy at KCSG over recent weeks with Christmas fast approaching and our support services increasing to support the children and families within our community who have been affected by childhood cancer. Today we would really like to pause for a moment to let the community and our supporters know how much we truly appreciate their support and generosity which, at times, simply blows us away. We couldn't possibly do what we do without your kind support, your fun...draising and your amazing donations. So...from our hearts, from all here at KCSG we would like to say a BIG thank you for your continued support. But, more than that we would like to say 'thank you' for wrapping your arms around children, teens, families, parents, step-parents, carers, siblings and grandparents who are all facing the unimaginable....but never alone because of you. Thank you, with love from KCSG

23.01.2022 A huge thank you to the below businesses who donated time, services and support to our KCSG Mum’s High Tea. Miss Bloomingbird Barleyboy Decor Hire Perth... Stylish Soirees Perth Mandoon Estate Chrissy Couture Interior & Furniture Design Darlings' Day Out See more

22.01.2022 It’s here! Today is Eat Icecream for Breakfast Day! Make sure you take a photo, tag us and share with us if you can as we support the fighters, remember the resting and party with survivors as #kidsgetcancertoo #EatIceCreamForBreakfastDay #kcsg #kidscancersupportgroup

22.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to our Dads, Grandads, and the father figures or male role models in our lives! KCSG Gladiators delivered gift bags yesterday in lieu of our usual Pop Up Shop to help kids on ward get ready for the big day today. The bags contained gifts with wrapping paper, scissors, sticky tape and card, and even textas to decorate the wrapping paper for our younger kids on ward. Today we acknowledge the awesome dads out there, making a difference in the lives of their ...families touched by childhood cancer. Troy Bauchop, a dad in our community has shared a video he made for awareness and a Dads perspective on his sons treatment. The link is here https://youtu.be/HJl1Mel98-Q #fathersday #gladiatorgoodies #childhoodcancerawareness

21.01.2022 Jaime’s Beanie Box Project Jaime is a dedicated KCSG volunteer with her mum on a Friday at KCSG House. She is responsible for helping sort ward items ready for delivery and putting little gold hearts on all our food items, amongst other jobs. Jaime also loves arts and crafts, is a big fan of a warm and cosy beanie and is a childhood cancer survivor. Jaime’s passion for a good beanie is the inspiration behind our little project...’Jaime’s Beanie Box ... Each Friday Jaime and her mum will sort through the newly donated beanies and individually and hygienically seal them all, and label them, ready to top up our Beanie boxes. In addition to Clinic H, we plan on having another Jaime’s Beanie Box at KCSG House and on Ward 1A, so if you are at either of these places please help yourself to one of our cosy beanies, with love from Jaime & KCSG. This week we received an amazing donation of beanies from Heather Lindsey who drove up from Bunbury with a car full of donations from the Bunbury and Busselton community including these beanies! Thank you to all who contributed and Heather for delivering this amazing gift! If you would like to donate to our Jaime’s Beanie Box project, Jaime’s tips for a good beanie are that they are nice and soft, not to tight and donated with love. Any beanie donations can be delivered to KCSG House 5 Kimberley Street in West Leederville.

21.01.2022 Today we asked about the impact on teens. Teens often report they just want to be normal! when frustrated by breaks in school, jobs, and peer activities. Opportunities to go to parties, sporting events, school, and even hang out is often prevented by infection precautions, fatigue, pain, and nausea. In a time where teens are finding independence developmentally they often are relegated to the desires and decisions of their parents and health care providers during the d...iagnosis of cancer and during its treatment. Many have peers moving forward with graduations, learning to drive, exams and life, while their life is on hold. They are at greater risk of depression due to disruptions in their developmental trajectory, greater physical symptom burden, and increased likelihood of developing aggressive disease. #gogold #childhoodcancerawareness #hearourvoice #betheirvoice #gogoldforchildhoodcancer

21.01.2022 Today we want to send out a BIG thank you to this awesome young lady! We always knew Issabella Ferguson was a little superstar but this September we have been blown away by how truly amazing, inspiring and thoughtful she is. Bella decided she wanted to make a difference in the lives of her friends and other children who have been affected by childhood cancer and help raise awareness throughout September by making and selling her own childhood cancer awareness ribbons and pa...inted rocks at school. Not only did she do just that but she inspired her teachers, school community and friends to jump on board! Together they created the ribbons and rocks (Bella using her own birthday party to put everyone to work!) and set up a stall at school. With the help of her teachers and the other students at Bullsbrook College she raised and amazing $888 Bella didn't stop there...her beautiful heart inspired a HUGE donation of $5,000 from her supporters at Black Diamond Drilling. She also created a Facebook birthday fundraiser for KCSG and raised over $500. In total Bella raised $6,438 for Kids Cancer Support Group and we couldn't be more grateful!! Bella you are absolutely awesome and we are sending you and your supporters a great big thank you

20.01.2022 #GoGold Day 7 The extraordinary emotional toll of having a child diagnosed with cancer cant be calculated. Unfortunately the financial toll can, and its immense. Today we are talking about the impact on families financially when a child is diagnosed with cancer.... #gogoldforchildhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawareness #hearourvoice #betheirvoice

20.01.2022 #GoGold Day 9 Today we are exploring the impact of childhood cancer on our teens. They often miss out on milestones and are more aware of the impact of cancer. #gogoldforchildhoodcancer... #hearourvoice #betheirvoice #childhoodcancerawareness See more

20.01.2022 KIDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP PLAYGROUP TERM 1 2021 Thursday 25 /3/21 9.30am -11.30am KCSG Playgroup is this Thursday 25/3/21 ... 9.30am - 11.30am. Lots of fun free play for kids, relaxation for Mums. Meet with a great bunch of Mum's that get the journey and support each other. Please bring your own snack in lunch box and drink bottle for morning tea and hat. We have a gorgeous nature playground. We are going to have some Easter fun for the next two weeks and a fun music program at mat time each week. We have a lovely Music Teacher and Percussionist Cain Munns to help us, so lots of musical fun and great calming for us and our children's brains. See playlist to sing along in car etc. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3c85cE6EAkxBloT35JXU1M Please share the Facebook Page with other Oncology Hematology Families you know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/609571729466930/?ref=share Come along for a trial! This a Closed Playgroup for children and siblings 0-8 years from the Oncology and Hematology ward at PCH and is fully funded by KCSG. Providing a safe environment for families and children to connect and play. COVID plan and procedures in place. The address is: Merrilinga Children and Family Centre Kingsley 48 Peregrine Drive Kingsley Looking forward to meeting lots of new families at KCSG Playgroup in 2021.

20.01.2022 #GoGold Day 11 Today we are discussing how childhood cancer continues to impact families even after treatment is finished. #childhoodcancerawareness... #hearourvoice #betheirvoice #gogoldforchildhoodcancer See more

20.01.2022 KIDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP PLAYGROUP TERM 1 2021 Thursday 11/3/21 9.30am -11.30am KCSG Playgroup is this Thursday 11/3/21 9.30am - 11.30am ... Lots of fun free play for kids, relaxation for Mums. Meet with a great bunch of Mum's that get the journey and support each other. Please bring your own snack in lunch box and drink bottle for morning tea and hat. We have a gorgeous nature playground. We are going to be having a fun music program at mat time each week with Music Teacher and Percussionist Cain Munns to help us. Lots of musical fun and great calming for us and our children's brains. See playlist to sing along in car etc. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3c85cE6EAkxBloT35JXU1M https://www.facebook.com/groups/609571729466930/?ref=share Please come along for a trial! This a Closed Playgroup for children and siblings 0-8 years from the Oncology and Hematology ward at PCH and is fully funded by KCSG. Providing a safe environment for families and children to connect and play. COVID plan and procedures in place. The address is: Merrilinga Children and Family Centre Kingsley 48 Peregrine Drive Kingsley Looking forward to meeting lots of new families at KCSG Playgroup in 2021.

20.01.2022 Today we asked about the positives, if any, you have taken from childhood cancer. Watching your child go through treatment changes you forever. You gain a new perspective on life and your child may teach you things about life through their battle. When you spend days in isolation and on ward you make connections with our parents that can become lifelong friendships. Connecting with other people who truly understand what you are going through. That know how you feel. ... Maybe situations that would have stressed or bothered you before pale into insignificance compared to what you have faced. You become more mindful of living in the present. #gogoldforchildhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth #childhoodcancer #hearourvoice #betheirvoice

20.01.2022 Monday 8th March 2021 is International Women's Day. Today we'd like to recognise the incredible women in our KCSG community. The Mothers, Stepmothers and carers who advocate for, nurture and support their children. For their sleepless nights, the tears they hide and the smiles they find because of the love for their children. The Grandmothers who find deep rooted strength and compassion. The aunts who offer support and laughter through the tears. ... We recognise the incredible women who became nurses, cleaners, social workers, doctors, oncologists and many more who passionately care for children affected by cancer and search for cures. We recognise the women who volunteer because they want to make a difference, who find the strength to give to others selflessly. Those women who fundraise and donate because they know it matters and know the impact just one person can have on the world. We quietly pause to recognise the incredible women who live each day without their child in their arms and find their way up that mountain because of their inspirational angels. To all the amazing women who lift and support our community, who selflessly give, who bring communities together, whose strength inspires and whose perspective, insight and limitless compassion is invaluable, we see you. Today we celebrate you. Tomorrow we will too.

19.01.2022 Tomorrow is Eat Icecream For Breakfast Day! This will be the 4th year Il Gelato are supporting us on ward with icecream! Thank you so much to those that make this happen for us! We can’t wait to see everyone enjoying their icecream tomorrow morning to celebrate our fighters, remember those we have lost and party with survivors! Make sure you tag us and send your pics to us to share we’d love to see them! #EatIceCreamForBreakfastDay #kidsgetcancertoo #kidscancersupportgroup

19.01.2022 The journey of childhood cancer doesnt end when treatment ends and cancer affects the whole family. Childhood cancer survivors often experience late effects, both physical and psychological, secondary to their cancer or its treatment. Complications, disabilities, or adverse outcomes that are the result of the disease process, the treatment, or both, are generally referred to as late effects. When facing childhood cancer, family members need to cope with intense emotions, c...ommunicate effectively and renegotiate roles and responsibilities to accommodate the demands of treatment. The transition into survivorship brings its own set of challenges as families readjust to home and family life, and children re-enter school and social settings. Children may be years behind in school, and faced with the challenge of lasting attentional and memory problems, as well as hearing loss and other physical limitations. There is a constant fear of relapse which leaves families on guard #hearourvoice #beourvoice #childhoodcancerawareness #gogoldforchildhoodcancer

19.01.2022 International Childhood Cancer Day is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their families In honour of babies, children and teenagers affected by childhood cancer, families who are impacted by a devastating diagnosis, survivors who continue to fight side effects from treatment both mentally and physically and those who have been lost... We see you. We honour you. We speak up because of you. We are here for you.

18.01.2022 #GoGold Day 5 A diagnosis of childhood cancer affects the entire family. Siblings may experience a number of changes within the family. Today we discuss and are asking about the impact on siblings when your child was diagnosed.... Later today we will share how it impacts those super important siblings #hearourvoice #betheirvoice #childhoodcancerawareness #gogoldforchildhoodcancer

18.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day and a huge thank you to our KCSG Dads who took part in Bulldustnback. They have raised over $9450 can you help them get to their $10,000? You can still donate at the link here https://www.mycause.com.au///kids-cancer-support-group-inc... Amazing efforts by them and its been so lovely to see their comrardery with each other as Dads who have experienced childhood cancer first hand. #gogoldforchildhoodcancer #perthcharity #gogoldforchildhoodcancer #fathersday #teamkcsg https://www.mycause.com.au///kids-cancer-support-group-inc

17.01.2022 KIDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP PLAYGROUP TERM 4 Any Oncology/ Haematology families who would like to come along to a safe place to hang out with an amazing bunch of mums/dads and kids are welcome at KCSG Play Group Thursdays 9.30am -11.30am. ... Careful planning has been done to develop our COVID Safety Procedures to keep our families safe. This term we also have the pleasure of having 'Sing and Grow' come for music at mat time! Singing, dancing, playing musical instruments, parachute play and calming songs. Great fun and very calming and regulating for our gorgous children. We will also have lots of free play, gross motor play and relaxing for Mums. Join the Playgroup Facebook Page to gain access to the Sing and Grow portal for the program for music sessions and fun at home. https://www.facebook.com/groups/609571729466930/?ref=share Please come along for a trial! The address is: Merrilinga Children and Family Centre Kingsley 48 Peregrine Drive Kingsley.

16.01.2022 #GoGold Day 10 Today we take a moment to honour and remember the children within our community who have been lost to childhood cancer. #gogold... #becauseofSummer #childhoodcancerawareness #betheirvoice #hearourvoice See more

16.01.2022 They say it takes a village and we just couldn't love ours more! A big heartfelt 'THANK YOU!' to all of our supporters whose compassion and generosity has once again blown us away. You have helped us make a tough Easter on ward 1A a lot more special for the children and their families. It means the world and we wish you could see the smiles you've created This week we have been popping into the ward dropping off all your goodies, some wrapped with incredible love and... care. The ward is bursting with chocolates, treats, gifts and arts and crafts. Also a very big thank you to our awesome KCSG house volunteers. They give so much of their time and put their heart and souls into everything they do. They filled these gift baskets with all your donations and these will be heading into the ward this weekend packed with love for a very special Easter Egg Hunt. Our community, our volunteers, our generous donors we shout it from the rooftops.....We simply couldn't do it without you!!

16.01.2022 Today we asked how childhood cancer impacts the family unit. Many of you responded that the family was separated for long periods while their child underwent treatment. A diagnosis is a major upheaval to family life. Families often have to relocate to be closer to hospital. Regional families sometimes can stay at Ronald McDonald House who provide accommodation for families with children in treatment. ... A major issue for many families comes when one parent must leave their job to take care of their child. Many families are forced to lose a much needed source of income. Caring for a sick child, hospital and doctor visits are only part of the need to have a parent at home. Depending on the childs specific illness and treatment, their immune system may be so compromised that they cant go back to their daycare, or sometimes even school. This leaves parents scrambling for childcare, often forcing a parent to stay home. Changes in life are the most common issue, including the changes in their family relationship, family dynamics and life regulations. The frequent hospitalization, clinic visits and treatments will hinder the life order of the family. Parents do not have time to accompany healthy siblings and they are often taken care of by grandparents or neighbors. Because mothers usually take care of children with cancer in hospitals, the familiar family dynamics and roles may be shattered. Fathers or older siblings must adapt themselves to the role of the mother. Siblings must also handle the extra family affairs and undertake additional responsibilities. #gogold #gogoldforchildhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawareness #hearourvoice #betheirvoice

15.01.2022 #GoGold Day 6 Today we are asking how your day to day life and family unit changed when your child was diagnosed with cancer. #childhoodcancerawareness... #hearourvoice #betheirvoice #gogoldforchildhoodcancer See more

15.01.2022 Siblings may experience a number of changes within the family when their brother or sister is diagnosed with cancer, including spending more time with extended family members or friends, not being able to play with their brother or sister in ways that they are used to and they may be required to take on new or extra responsibilities. Along with feelings of sadness, fear and anxiety, siblings may struggle with more complicated emotions such as guilt, jealousy, resentment and ...anger. At KCSG we run programs that include siblings to give support and include them. We have school holiday programs and playgroup for families where children can connect. We are here for the whole family. #gogoldforchildhoodcancer #gogold #hearourvoice #betheirvoice #childhoodcancerawareness

14.01.2022 Australian Red Cross Lifeblood have teamed up with six of the best and brightest artists nationwide to create a series of limited-edition bandages for our donors. They want to get as many donors as they can flexing their #TrueColours by donating blood or plasma this October and November and we need your help to do it You must donate between Monday 19 October and Sunday 29 November 2020 to get wrapped in one of six unique bandages.... When you donate, we’d love for you to share the photo on your socials with the limited-edition bandages the more people that know about True Colours, the more lives we can change. Don’t forget to tag #LifebloodAU and #KCSGLifeblood and nominate 3 friends to flex their #TrueColours too. You can donate blood or plasma. Donor Centre locations are: Perth CBD, Cannington, Edgewater, Fremantle, Midland, Morley, Rockingham And regional: Bunbury, Albany Heres how to join our KCSG Lifeblood Team STEP 1 If you don’t already have one, register an individual account or log in at https://www.donateblood.com.au/one-step-closer Simply click the person icon on the top right of the homepage. You don’t need to have donated yet to do this. STEP 2 Once you're logged in, go to the My details menu at the top and click on Manage details. STEP 3 At the top right of this page, click on Update my preferences. Next to the ‘Lifeblood Team’ heading, start typing Kids Cancer Support Group name into the box. When your team appears in the supplied options click and press submit. At the bottom of the page Save Updates! You are then ready to make appointments to donate and help us save lives! There is eligibility criteria to meet: You can check your eligibility here: http://www.donateblood.com.au/eligibility

14.01.2022 A reminder our KCSG Playgroup is Thursdays 9.30- 11.30 and all ward 1A and 3B families are welcome at no cost. Just bring a hat, a snack in a lunchbox and a drink bottle. Join our Facebook group for more info https://www.facebook.com/groups/609571729466930/?ref=share

14.01.2022 #GoGold Day 13 Today we are asking about what positives, if any, that you have taken from the experience of childhood cancer? For some it might be connections, maybe new perspectives on life, for some maybe things your child has taught you. ... #gogoldforchildhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawareness #hearourvoice #betheirvoice

14.01.2022 Last Tuesday we held a school holiday Craft Morning event at KCSG House. The morning was run by our Volunteers Carol Brack and Sharon Ross and a huge thank you to them for all their contributions to KCSG. The kids had craft tables and there was lots of tie-dying fun. We hope everyone who went along enjoyed the morning. If you are interested in keeping up with these events make sure you join our KCSG Connect family page to learn about them... https://www.facebook.com/groups/288309125680146/?ref=share

13.01.2022 It was pizza night last night on ward thanks to Broadway Pizza! Our gladiators delivered some packs and filled the lucky dips! Thanks to our amazing community for their donations that keep this service going

13.01.2022 Buy your Entertainment Book Membership & discover great offers in your own backyard! Save on your local favourites & support us, with 20% of the membership SALE coming back to us at KCSG! https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/950v802

13.01.2022 Announcing our most recent and deserving KCSG Kicks winners! BIG thanks to Converse ANZ, The Little Treasure company and Art Well Done for all your support in making this popular KCSG project possible! CONVERSE... Art Well Dunne The Little Treasure Company #artandsole #onestepatatime #kcsgkicks

12.01.2022 On the Bulldustnback trail and our team found fields of gold during #ChildhoodCancerAwareness month. #gogoldforchildhoodcancer #fieldsofgold #wanderoutyonder #westernaustralia #fieldsofgold #canolafields

12.01.2022 #GoGold Day 18 Today we take a moment to honour and remember the children within our community who have been lost to childhood cancer. #gogold... #becauseofThomas #childhoodcancerawareness #betheirvoice #hearourvoice See more

12.01.2022 This morning we asked about the financial impact a childhood cancer diagnosis has on families. Many of you stated that one parent is forced to give up work. A major issue for many comes when one parent must leave their job to take care of their child. Some are able to take leave from their current job, albeit usually unpaid. But many families are forced to lose a much needed source of income. Caring for a sick child, hospital and doctor visits are only part of the need to h...ave a parent at home. Depending on the childs specific illness and treatment, their immune system may be so compromised that they cant go back to their daycare, or sometimes even school. This leaves parents scrambling for childcare, often forcing a parent to stay home. Unexpected costs that can crop up include travel to and from hospital and the cost of childcare when one of the parents has to be at the doctor or hospital with their sick child. These added costs are compounded by the length of treatment. Redkite surveyed 471 families who had received financial assistance from the cancer charity between August 2016 and July 2018. The survey found almost half could not afford large, unexpected expenses. One third of families (33 per cent) could not afford their car registration, while 38 per cent could not pay gas, power or phone bills. More than half of families (52 per cent) had to give up work to be with their child after the diagnosis. Finding a cure for the disease is often the focus of cancer awareness, while the immediate financial burden of a diagnosis is less frequently discussed. #gogoldforchildhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawareness #betheirvoice #gogold

12.01.2022 #GoGold Day 15 Today we are asking what advice you would give to a newly diagnosed family? Later today we will share statistics on diagnosis... #gogoldforchildhoodcancer #gogold #hearourvoice #betheirvoice #childhoodcancerawareness

11.01.2022 Get ready to #EatIceCreamForBreakfastDay like Jack on Thursday! Make sure you share pics with us! #EatIceCreamForBreakfastDay#kidsgetcancertoo

11.01.2022 #GoGold Day 14 Today we take a moment to honour and remember the children within our community who have been lost to childhood cancer. #gogold... #becauseofMax #childhoodcancerawareness #betheirvoice #hearourvoice See more

11.01.2022 We’ve been busy delivering and were on ward today and last week! Our lucky dips are topped up on ward and Clinic H, we have filled the craft cupboard with craft packs, topped up our beanie boxes and stocked up the kitchen! Thank you to the families who stopped by for a chat to us! Our craft packs in the cupboard are sealed for hygiene purposes so please take the whole pack rather than remove items to avoid cross contamination.... Today we also started prepping the ward for Halloween with some Trick or Treat stations in the family rooms. We bought decorations and lollies and also have been funding the lucky dips, we are always after more donations for these! You can drop them to KCSG house if you would like to contribute. We have some surprises in store for Halloween and a big thank you to the nursing staff their collaboration.

10.01.2022 Today we shared angel Lucca. Kerrie is cutting her locks in honour of Lucca to raise money for us if you would like to donate you can at the link below https://give.everydayhero.com/au/time-to-cut-the-hair

09.01.2022 #GoGold Day 12 Today we take a moment to honour and remember the children within our community who have been lost to childhood cancer. #gogold... #becauseoflucca #childhoodcancerawareness #betheirvoice #hearourvoice See more

08.01.2022 Australia urgently needs supply of A+ and O blood! And all blood type supplies are low! This would be the perfect time for you to sign up for our KCSG Australian Red Cross Lifeblood team and donate. ... You can donate blood or plasma. Donor Centre locations are: Perth CBD, Cannington, Edgewater, Fremantle, Midland, Morley, Rockingham And regional: Bunbury, Albany Heres how to join our KCSG Lifeblood Team STEP 1 If you don’t already have one, register an individual account or log in at https://www.donateblood.com.au/one-step-closer Simply click the person icon on the top right of the homepage. You don’t need to have donated yet to do this. STEP 2 Once you're logged in, go to the My details menu at the top and click on Manage details. STEP 3 At the top right of this page, click on Update my preferences. Next to the ‘Lifeblood Team’ heading, start typing Kids Cancer Support Group name into the box. When your team appears in the supplied options click and press submit. At the bottom of the page Save Updates! You are then ready to make appointments to donate and help us save lives!

08.01.2022 Have you joined our KCSG Lifeblood Team? Your donations of blood are urgently needed across Australia. Become a donor and when you register, join our KCSG Lifeblood Team. Once you are logged into the site and registered click on Update my Preferences and next to the "Lifeblood Team" type "Kids Cancer Support Group" when it comes up select it and submit and save your updates. Every donation you make will count to our tally!

08.01.2022 KIDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP PLAYGROUP THURSDAYS 9.30 -11.30 am EXCITING NEWS!!! SING AND GROW MUSIC PROGRAM TERM 4... Will be running an 8 week music program at Mat Time at the Kids Cancer Support Playgroup in Term 4 commencing 15/10/20. We will be having free play and time for Mums to relax and chat prior to our music session at mat time. Goya the Music Therapist running the sessions will come and mingle and chat with Mums prior to the session each week. If you would like to attend please join the KCSG Playgroup Facebook Page or join our KSCG Connect Page as families must need to be registered to attend. We can have 10 families attend each session. Not families will be able to attend all weeks so please register if interested. KCSG Connect for Families if 1A can be joined here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1650192715037698/?ref=share Music has been scientifically proven to have a powerful effect on the brain. Scientists have found that music stimulates more parts of the brain than any other human function. KCSG Playgroup can be joined here https://www.facebook.com/groups/609571729466930/?ref=share Come along to a safe place for some social interaction with a tribe of awesome people who get it. KCSG are paying all the fees for the year. You do not have to commit to a term, you can come when you are able, Siblings are absolutely welcome its KCSG Playgroup is for children 0-8 years. Please share link with other oncology and hematology families. The address is: Merrilinga Children and Family Centre Kingsley 48 Peregrine Drive Kingsley.

07.01.2022 Our Dads are only $300 away from their $10,000 goal for Bulldustnback. Its not too late if you would still like to donate to their efforts! #bulldustnback #rotary #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth

06.01.2022 Our Dads have reached Narrogin where they will stay tonight before finishing tomorrow and heading home for Fathers Day! Well done #TeamKCSG You can still donate to our team here https://www.mycause.com.au///kids-cancer-support-group-inc... #bulldustnback #rotary #kidscancersupportgroup

06.01.2022 Long time supporters and super-stylists Chrissy Palethorpe and Dannielle Todoroski felt inspired after helping out with our KCSG Mums High Tea. They wanted to do something extra in September to fundraise for KCSG and support children and families affected by a Childhood Cancer or Blood Disorder diagnosis, so they decided to pop some bubbles and hold a lunch for the ladies from their schools! There were huge smiles all round when they managed to raise a champagne popping $850...! From all of us at KCSG and the incredible kids and families we support we send you all a big thank you, you're amazing! #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #thankyou #community

05.01.2022 Our KCSG volunteers are busy at KCSG House getting ready to spread some Christmas cheer on and off the ward! There will be a magical Christmas makeover at KCSG house in preparation for our annual KCSG Family Santa photos (dates to be released soon). The KCSG Elves are also busy preparing some special gift bags for those who are on the ward in the lead up to Christmas and we have some other special surprises coming up soon too. If you are on ward 1A and would like to reque...st a KCSG Christmas gift pack for your child please join the KCSG Connect facebook page and get in touch. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1650192715037698/?ref=share We thought we would share our own KCSG Calendar for December for you to download and print to help you get organised!

05.01.2022 KCSG Easter on Ward 1A It’s been a busy few days on Ward 1A starting with pizzas on Friday night and some more chocolate deliveries for all, with a couple of special chocolate gift baskets for our ward nurses On Saturday night we were back again for our traditional Easter crafts and movie and to deliver our Easter Egg Hunt gift bags. Thanks to everyone who was able to come along and share an Easter cupcake, join us in some Easter craft and help to try and solve our techn...ical difficulties with our Easter movie, we really appreciate the teamwork and whilst we were disappointed - our first ‘fail’ in our history of KCSG movies on the ward - it was lovely to see the children playing together and getting to chat to some of you. As we promised we will be back for a re-do! From the bottom of our hearts we would like to thank Benji’s family for the really touching gesture of providing the beautiful Easter cupcakes from Petal's Cupcakery. We are reliably informed that they tasted as good as they looked. #becauseofBenji We hope everyone enjoyed their in-room Easter egg hunt and got their Easter gift reward and we hope all our families both on and off the ward had a lovely Easter. For some of you we recognise it was a tough holiday and we hope you managed to find some little moments of joy to carry you through. Please know we see you....with love from KCSG

05.01.2022 Today we asked about late effects of childhood cancer. Although survivorship has increased for some cancers, childhood cancer survivors are at risk of developing several possible late effects from their cancer treatment. This does not mean all children who have had cancer treatment will develop late effects. The risk will depend on several factors such as the type of cancer the child had, which treatments were given and the doses and the age when receiving the treatments. Che...motherapy and radiotherapy can cause problems later in life with the heart and lungs. Regular heart scans and tests are required throughout life. Radiotherapy treatment can also cause problems with bone growth. Most children will not have long-term problems with learning after their cancer treatment. However, some children, especially those who have had treatment for a brain tumour may have learning difficulties. They may need special attention at school to help them keep up with their studies. Some treatments will affect a childs sexual organs and functioning. This can lead to having an effect on sexual development and ability to have children. For a very small number of children who have a childhood cancer, there is the risk they will develop another different type of cancer (second cancer) later in life. New drugs and new uses for existing drugs, as well as improvements in radiation therapy and stem cell transplantation techniques, have greatly improved cure rates and remission periods for children. Research to improve outcomes for greater numbers of children is ongoing. There is an emphasis on tailoring therapies to decrease side effects as well as long-term and late effects. #gogold #gogoldforchildhoodcancer #hearourvoice #betheirvoice

05.01.2022 #GoGold Day 16 Today we take a moment to honour and remember the children within our community who have been lost to childhood cancer. #gogold... #becauseofPiper #childhoodcancerawareness #betheirvoice #hearourvoice See more

05.01.2022 #GoGold Day 8 Today we take a moment to honour and remember the children within our community who have been lost to childhood cancer. #gogold... #becauseofMontana #childhoodcancerawareness #betheirvoice #hearourvoice See more

04.01.2022 Our KCSG team on Bulldustnback are headed off on Day 2 today Today our team head off from Collie to Wagin. They will weave their way along dirt and dust-covered gravel tracks. Hopefully they follow their route notes very closely - these tracks are often not shown on maps! They will visit a regional school for lunch to show off their crazy cars to kids. Maybe there will be some more puddle jumping like this! #teamkcsg #bulldustnback #wanderoutyonder #kidscancersupportgroup #childhoodcancerawareness

04.01.2022 A huge thank you to brave Kerrie who cut off her locks in honour of angel Lucca and to help create wigs for people with cancer. She raised over $1600 for us and we are so proud of her. Thanks Kerrie and we love the new hair! #becauseofLucca

04.01.2022 Today is #RandomActsofKindnessDay. At Kids Cancer Support Group we see first hand what the kindness of strangers can do to help someone in times of stress. What will you do today to share kindness in the world? #explorethegood #MakeKindnessTheNorm #RandomActsOfKindnessDay

04.01.2022 KIDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP PLAYGROUP THURSDAY'S 9.30 -11.30 am Term 4 Commencing this Thursday 15/10/20 Playgroup recommences this Thursday 15/10/20. We are very excited to have Goya, the Music Therapist from Sing and Grow do a music program at Mat time each week. Singing, dancing, playing musical instruments, parachute play and calming songs. Great fun and very calming and regulating for our gorgous children. This program will also help families to use music at home. We can... have 10 families attend. We will also have lots of free play, gross motor play and relaxing for Mum's. Careful planning has been done to develop our COVID Safety Procedures to keep our families safe. Come along to a safe place for Oncology and Hematology families for some social interaction with a tribe of awesome people who get it. KCSG are paying all the fees for the year. You do not have to commit to a term, you can come when you are able, Siblings are absolutely welcome it’s KCSG Playgroup is for children 0-8 years. https://www.facebook.com/groups/609571729466930/?ref=share

03.01.2022 In this mornings post we asked what advice you would give to a family of a newly diagnosed child. Each year, over 950 children and adolescents (0-19 year olds) in Australia and 163,000 children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. Finding out that your child has cancer can be devastating. Even if you have been told that cancer is a possibility, hearing this confirmed by a doctor can be shocking. Or, you might feel numb and that it isnt real. ... There are a range of emotions you might feel including anger, disbelief, sadness. Sometimes a diagnosis can feel like a relief, especially if your child has been unwell for some time and you have been worrying about whats wrong. Everyone feels and reacts differently. There is no right or wrong way to feel. We dont know what causes or how to prevent most childhood cancers. Its not something you or anyone has done and no one is to blame. Once your child has been diagnosed, you might need to travel away from home. You will receive a lot of new information about cancer and treatment. You and your child meet a lot of different health professionals. Its understandable if all this feels overwhelming, especially at first. This is normal. You will need some time and help to deal with the news. Trying to do this while trying to support your child and other family members can be hard. KCSG is run by mostly parents who have been through diagnosis of a child and understand those feelings. Our KCSG Connect Group for Families is a great place to connect with others that know how you feel and get it. Its a safe private space to talk with other parents about how your feeling. There are some questions when you join to confirm and keep our space safe for you. It is also where we share our ward activities and upcoming events https://www.facebook.com/groups/1650192715037698/?ref=share #betheirvoice #hearourvoice #childhoodcancerawareness https://www.facebook.com/groups/1650192715037698/?ref=share

02.01.2022 #GoGold Day 19 Nurses and paediatric staff are special. Today we are asking about the impact they have had on your journey with childhood cancer. #hearourvoice... #betheirvoice #childhoodcancerawareness #gogoldforchildhoodcancer See more

02.01.2022 Meet our final KCSG Dad from our Bulldustnback team Gabe Lovering. Harvey the Cureageous Lion was diagnosed with ATRT at 17 months. Sadly at 3 years 10 months Harvey lost his fight. During this time we had the support of family and friends. This is not something available to so many cancer kiddies and their family during treatment, post treatment and, sadly, in time of bereavement and grieving. For so many reasons I am grateful to KCSG for their support to myself and my ...family. You can donate to Gabe and the team at the link below https://www.mycause.com.au///kids-cancer-support-group-inc

01.01.2022 Sophie Martin was inspired by her friend Issabella Ferguson as she watched her bring people together to help raise awareness for children affected by cancer. As friends go we think Bella hit the jackpot! Sophie has supported Bella throughout her journey with childhood cancer and beyond. Seeing the difference just one person could make and wanting to support her friend, Sophie decided to spend two weekends sharing awareness and informing others about Childhood Cancer awareness month at her brother's motor cross meet. She spent her time there collecting money for Bella's fundraiser and she raised a total of $370 for her efforts! We're pretty sure though that Sophie showing Bella the value of true friendship and support is a gift that is simply priceless. Thank you Sophie for your amazing support!

01.01.2022 This morning we asked what stage your childs diagnosis was and about your journey to diagnosis. Childrens cancers can be difficult to diagnose, as many symptoms can also be caused by other less serious conditions or injuries like the common cold or bumps and bruises from falls. Improving outcomes for children with cancer requires early and accurate diagnosis followed by effective treatment.... When identified early, cancer is more likely to respond to effective treatment and result in a greater probability of survival, less suffering, and often less expensive and less intensive treatment. Significant improvements can be made in the lives of children with cancer by detecting cancer early and avoiding delays in care. Cancer Australia released national data on childhood (paediatric) cancer stage at diagnosis for the period 20062014. The data, which marks a significant advance in the reporting of national cancer data, shows that the majority of the most common childhood cancers are diagnosed at a limited stage, that is before they have spread to other parts of the body. Knowing the distribution of stage at diagnosis and survival outcomes by stage will improve understanding of variations in survival, and will help to inform where best to invest cancer control efforts in terms of future research and targeted initiatives to improve outcomes for children with cancer. #gogold #childhoodcancerawareness #hearourvoice #BeOurVoice

01.01.2022 KIDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP PLAYGROUP TERM 1 2021 Thursday 18/3/21 9.30am -11.30am Playgroup is on this Thursday with lots of fun free play for kids and relaxation for Mums. Meet with a great bunch of Mum's that get the journey and support each other. ... Please bring your own snack in lunch box and drink bottle for morning tea and hat. We have a gorgeous nature playground. We also have the lovely Cain coming along to help up with our music program. https://www.facebook.com/groups/609571729466930/?ref=share Please come along for a trial! This a Closed Playgroup for children and siblings 0-8 years from the Oncology and Hematology ward at PCH and is fully funded by KCSG. Providing a safe environment for families and children to connect and play. COVID plan and procedures in place. The address is: Merrilinga Children and Family Centre Kingsley 48 Peregrine Drive Kingsley Looking forward to meeting lots of new families at KCSG Playgroup in 2021.

01.01.2022 We’d like to say a big Thank You to everyone who has fundraised for us in September we are so grateful for your continued support. We'll be taking the opportunity this coming week to thank the individuals and communities who are supporting us in making a difference in the lives of children impacted by cancer and other blood disorders. We also look forward to updating you all on how your fundraising and donations are impacting how we support our community.... #thankyou #fundraising #community