Online Support Programs for Parents and Carers

Groups are open to any adult connected to a child (0–17 years) who has been diagnosed with cancer, whether they’re newly diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment. You’re welcome to join at any stage and attend as often as you like.

We offer two types of online groups:

Online Coffee Catch Ups
Fortnightly informal sessions for parents and carers, facilitated by Redkite social workers. These regular catch ups offer a supportive space to connect with others going through similar experiences.

Online Connect Groups
Topic-specific sessions facilitated by a Redkite social workers, including:

Parents of children recently diagnosed
Dads
Mums
Grandparents, extended family, and close friends

All groups are freely available to register via the myRedkite online portal.

Online Support Programs for Parents and Carers FAQs

Who can join the online support groups?

Any adult connected to a child aged 0–17 who has been diagnosed with cancer can join. This includes parents, carers, grandparents, extended family members, and close friends. You’re welcome to participate whether the child is newly diagnosed, in treatment, or has finished treatment.

What types of online groups are available?

Online Coffee Catch Ups – informal, fortnightly sessions facilitated by Redkite social workers, offering a relaxed space to connect with others in similar situations.
Online Connect Groups – topic‑specific sessions for different groups such as parents of newly diagnosed children, dads, mums, and extended family members.

Why are the online support groups helpful?

These groups give you the chance to connect with people who genuinely get it. Everyone attending is supporting a child with cancer, so you’re surrounded by others who understand the emotions, pressures, and day‑to‑day challenges you’re navigating. It’s a space where you don’t have to explain or justify how you’re coping – you can simply share, listen, and feel understood by people who know what this experience is really like.

To access support, get in touch and we’ll look after the rest

About Redkite

Holding it together when your child’s life is in question can feel impossible. Redkite provides practical, emotional and financial support for families who have a child with cancer aged 17 or under, so you don’t have to face it alone.