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5 May 2022
When change becomes the new normal: Supporting whānau during a pandemic
The last eight months have been anything but normal as the ever-evolving threat of COVID-19 disrupts the way we provide whānau with vital support.
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28 April 2022
Helping your child navigate the return to school after cancer treatment
Here are some ideas for things you can say and do to support your child in their transition back to school and cushion the…
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19 April 2022
In appreciation of Dr Jane Skeen
We want to acknowledge the retirement of Dr Jane Skeen, a paediatric oncologist and Child Cancer Foundation Life Member who has dedicated her career…
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16 December 2021
Child Cancer Foundation appoints three new Board members
We are thrilled to announce that Child Cancer Foundation’s Board has appointed three new members: Darlene Tuiono, Dan Te Whenua Walker and Sierra Alef-Defoe.
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26 November 2021
Sophie Gray’s tips for shopping smart to save on groceries
Having a child diagnosed with cancer can put a lot of strain on a family’s finances, especially when one or more parents have to…
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4 November 2021
How this dad has coped with his son’s cancer diagnosis
For dads living through the emotional challenges of having a child with cancer, often the most powerful learning experience can come from connecting with…
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28 October 2021
Thank you to Dr Scott Macfarlane
After dedicating his career to the improvement of paediatric oncology in New Zealand, Child Cancer Foundation Life Member Dr Scott Macfarlane is hanging up…
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21 October 2021
Ensuring cancer doesn’t define your child
From very early on in life, our children are on a journey of forging their own unique sense of identity. For some kids a…
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