Childhood Cancer Support staff and teams of helpful volunteers work together to host a number of different events and activities throughout the year.
Childhood Cancer Support staff and teams of helpful volunteers work together to host a number of different events and activities throughout the year.
Friday 4th April – Sunday 6th April
From April 4th to 6th, 2025, we’re heading back to QCCC Mt Tamborine for another unforgettable Camp Crystal! Thanks to the generous support of Newman’s Own Foundation, this year’s camp is available at no cost to past and present oncology families. It’s all about bringing everyone together for a weekend of fun, laughter, and creating new memories.
Registrations have now closed for 2025.
Friday, 27th June 2025
The Followmont Transport Charity Golf Day is a fantastic way to gain business exposure, enjoy networking opportunities, and experience a wonderful day on the green, all while helping regional families facing childhood cancer. Whether you’re a golf pro or just in it for the fun, round up a team and swing into action for a great cause!
December Date TBA
Childhood Cancer Support invites paediatric oncology families to join us for our Annual Family Christmas Party. Come along for a fun-filled day of swimming, games, and festive cheer as we celebrate together in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.
Your family can enjoy a wonderful day of Christmas joy, activities, and delicious food. Don’t forget – it’s free for all paediatric oncology families.
On Valentine’s Day, the Followmont Transport Hearts of Gold Gala was a shining celebration of generosity, bringing together incredible supporters who are making a real difference for families facing childhood cancer.
With your help, we raised $611,000 to provide accommodation and support for regional families navigating the unimaginable challenges of a childhood cancer diagnosis. The evening was filled with heartfelt moments, inspiring stories, and a shared commitment to ensuring no family faces this journey alone.
Thank you for being part of an unforgettable night and for standing with families when they need it most.Until next year!
We have a wonderful community of supporters that hold fundraising events in support of Childhood Cancer Support. If you are interested in hosting a community fundraising event we would love to hear from you!
Saturday 9th August
Returning for its ninth year, Ride for Love will be hitting the streets on Saturday, 9th August, to raise funds for Childhood Cancer Support. Join us for a scenic ride, followed by a lunch stop.
The exact route and lunch location will be announced! Register your bike to ride solo, or a two-rider ticket is also available. Registrations opening soon!
Saturday 30th August – Saturday 6th September
Each year, a conoy of riders get together and ride their Postie bikes around regional Queensland, usually for a week and cover about 2,000 kms. Through donations, raffles and auctions the fundraising has helped many charities and, again this year, Childhood Cancer Support will be the beneficiary of the event.
This year’s ride will depart Mackay on Saturday 30th August and return to back Mackay on Saturday 6th September. The riders will be visiting the Atherton Tablelands and the event will close with a celebration dinner for riders and families.
If you would like to join this fun-filled ride, or would like more information, please contact Greg at gregbec@bigpond.com or phone 0407 635 383
Join our families mailing list to receive an invitation to our Family Support Activities. Childhood Cancer Support also provide family support services including family social workers, and regional support networks that you can get involved in. For more information please call 07 3844 5000.
Each week families are able to come together around our playground for a complimentary coffee, cake and chat with our Family Social Worker. Our Coffee, Cake & Chat events allows families the opportunity to be in a warm and nurturing environment with other families alike and provide support to one another. It is also a time to forget about hospital appointments and enjoy the social aspects of being with other families.
It is a lovely environment where our children are playing in our outdoor playground whilst parents can chat and get to know each other. Many long-standing friendships have been forged at Childhood Cancer Support with our families around our social events.
We also invite guest speakers to talk with the families about issues relevant to their cancer journey.
On the last Friday of each month, Childhood Cancer Support offers a free BBQ for all families. It is an evening where the parents and children can unwind, eat a sumptuous steak cooked on the BBQ and sample delicious accompanying foods, plus enjoy one another’s company in a relaxed and supportive environment. Our BBQs are run by volunteers, who provide this service with much love and dedication to our oncology families.
Our Family Social Worker organises activities each school holiday period for the resident families and those families who have previously stayed with Childhood Cancer Support. These activities are for all family members and are different each holiday period. Activities include arts and crafts, cooking, in-house movie days, excursions, sports or competitions. Our Family Social Worker makes the activities inclusive for patients and their siblings and ensures that if a patient wants to attend but needs some support or assistance, that appropriate arrangements are made.
We also offer the following supports for families:
(07) 3844 5000
info@ccs.org.au
