Family Retreats
For families that urgently need a break from the intensity of a cancer diagnosis during treatment, on returning home or in the devastating case of palliative care or bereavement, Camp Quality offers Family Retreats.
Camp Quality Family Retreat locations are situated across the country in a beautiful location surrounded by nature to provide families the chance to relax, unwind and take a break together.
Camp Quality has helped over 700 families take a break from their cancer diagnosis at a Camp Quality Family Retreat over the past five years.
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About Camp Quality
Camp Quality brings positivity, fun and laughter back into the lives of kids facing cancer. Our services and programs support kids (0-15) dealing with their own cancer diagnosis, or the diagnosis of a sibling or parent.
Discover Our Other Cancer Services
Dealing with emotional effects with cancer on the family
Cancer impacts the whole family emotionally. Parents and carers may feel overwhelmed, guilty, or helpless. Support is available to help everyone cope.
Children’s Counselling
Redkite’s Children’s Counselling supports kids with cancer and siblings (5-18yrs) through tailored activities. Focusing on emotional well-being, resilience, and self-esteem in a safe, caring environment.
Communicating about Cancer for Parents and Carers
Parenting is tough enough without adding cancer to the mix. We get it. Here are some tips for parents and carers impacted by cancer on communicating and supporting their children.
How can Centrelink help my family?
Understanding and navigating Centrelink can be difficult and confusing. Below are some tips about Centrelink and other options that may be relevant to you and your family.
Robots Service
Canteen’s innovative Robots Service enables young cancer patients to stay connected to their friends, family and school community from their hospital bed.
How to manage both cancer and friendships
Cancer can test friendships, leading to gains and losses. Communicate openly and lean on supportive friends during this time.
Camps
Kids’ Camps and Family Camps are opportunities for kids and their families to have fun experiences together, make positive memories and meet friends who understand.
Education and Career Support
This service helps young cancer patients aged 15-25 stay connected to study or work both during and after their cancer treatment.
Teacher Resources about Cancer
The teacher resource pack is a guide to help school staff and parents/carers, from preschools to primary schools across Australia, navigate cancer in the school community.
How do I make a decision about cancer treatments
Feel empowered to make decisions about your cancer treatment. Ask about options and take control where possible, including treatment timing and location.