Media Alert: Investing in non-medical support for childhood cancer is a hand-up, not a hand-out
Announcement posted by Redkite 28 Nov 2022
Childhood cancer is a complex trauma that affects every family member. Its long-term nature and impact on almost every aspect of life threaten the family's survival. The breadth and extent of families’ needs are often unseen and unacknowledged compared to medical care but significantly impact the Australian community.
At this event attended by Government Health and Business Leaders, Redkite will launch a Forecast Social Return on Investment Analysis that will demonstrate investing in specialised psychosocial, non-medical support services for families facing childhood cancer is a hand-up, not a hand-out.
WHO:
Those speaking at the event include:
- The Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care
- Senator the Hon Anne Ruston
- Monique Keighery, Redkite CEO
- Mark Rigotti, Redkite Chair
- Leah Wright, mother of a child with cancer
- James Graham, Coles Chairman and Non-Executive Director
WHEN:
Wednesday, 30 November 2022, 9:00 am – 11:00 am AEDT
WHERE:
Parliament House, Private Dining Rooms 1 & 4
Redkite is a not-for-profit organisation that provides non-medical – financial, emotional and practical – support to families affected by childhood cancer so that they can survive through and beyond the cancer experience.
Redkite Media Contact:
Kate Levy
0416 294 4740416 294 474
klevy@redkite.org.au