Treatment & Care

Understanding what’s happening during treatment is important and can also play a big part of recovery too. This section helps you reflect on your child’s care journey, understand their treatment and stay informed about ongoing medical needs. You’ll also find information about follow-up plans, shared care between specialists and GPs, and how to advocate for your child’s needs as they grow. Knowing the details of your child’s care helps you plan for the future with confidence—and make sure they continue to receive the support they need.

Eating & Nutrition,
Healthy Bodies,
Life After Treatment,
Movement & Exercise,
Treatment & Care

By PICS

Healthy Living After Treatment

Staying healthy after childhood cancer goes beyond follow-up appointments. Here's what helps.
Family Life,
Life After Treatment,
Treatment & Care

By QCH

Life back in the community

The Queensland Children's Hospital's guide to helping families settle back into community life after treatment.
Life After Treatment,
Transitions,
Treatment & Care

By PICS

Coming Off Treatment: video

A video supporting families through the transition as a child's cancer treatment comes to an end.
Building Resilience,
Treatment & Care

By Canteen

A young person’s guide to dealing with cancer (12 – 15 year olds)

A reassuring guide for 12-15 year-olds on understanding and coping with a cancer diagnosis.
General,
Life After Treatment,
Treatment & Care

By Canteen

Your guide to dealing with cancer (ages 16 – 24)

Canteen's guide to understanding and navigating a cancer diagnosis, written for people aged 16-24.
Helpful Websites,
Life After Treatment,
Treatment & Care

By PICS

Helpful Resources: Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service (VIC)

A library of paediatric cancer resources from the Victorian Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service.
Helpful Websites,
Treatment & Care

By VIC AYA Cancer Service

AYA Regenerate App

An app supporting adolescents and young adults to take charge of their health and wellbeing after cancer.
Helpful Websites,
Treatment & Care

By PICS

Victorian Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service

Paediatric cancer resources from the Victorian Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service (PICS).
Treatment & Care

By PICS

The need for follow up care

A survivorship resource explaining why ongoing follow-up care matters after childhood cancer.
Treatment & Care

By PICS

Immunisations after treatment

A PICS fact sheet on immunisations after childhood cancer treatment.
Helpful Websites,
Treatment & Care

By Redkite

Redkite

Redkite provides emotional, financial and educational support to families of children and young people with cancer.
Helpful Websites,
Treatment & Care

By Canteen

Canteen

Canteen supports young people aged 12-25 dealing with their own cancer, or a loved one's.