Brainchild Foundation

Cancer information Financial support and information Wellbeing programs

Service available in:

All states and territories

What the service does

Brainchild Foundation supports families when a child is diagnosed with a brain or spinal cord tumour. It provides emotional support, information and practical help during treatment and recovery. Families may get emergency financial support, such as help with bills, food and fuel, and costs for therapy or returning to school. The foundation also offers family camps and breaks away from home. The service is available across Australia.

Key details

Operating hours

N/A

Delivery methods

Phone
Face to face
Email

Cost

Completely free

Eligibility / Role

Person with cancer
Carer
Family/friends
Support for people who have children who are affected by brain and spinal cord tumours

Accessibility

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Language and community

Offer in-language support

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Language supported other than English

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Community and identity

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Cancers supported

Cancer type

  • Brain tumours

Cancer stage

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Recovery/post treatment
  • Advanced cancer