Creating a future where every child with cancer can survive and thrive
We’re improving outcomes for our youngest cancer patients by accelerating research, innovation and collaboration.
Every child deserves a bright future beyond cancer
Three Australian children die every week from cancer, and 80% of children who survive cancer have long-term effects from their treatment.
Children's Cancer CoLab is an independent non-profit transforming how childhood cancer research is funded and delivered in Australia. We unite government, philanthropy, researchers, clinicians, advocates, survivors and families to accelerate the research discoveries that matter.
Through scientific rigour, cross-sector collaboration, and lived experience engagement, we're building a future where every child and adolescent with cancer can survive and thrive.
Major Partners
Through the commitment of our major partners - the Victorian Government and Children's Cancer Foundation - we're supporting the most critical challenges in childhood cancer, from developing safer treatments with fewer toxicities to supporting patients to live long and healthy lives.
Survivorship Position Statement
Children's Cancer CoLab and more than 20 leading Australian organisations across health, research and advocacy are calling for greater awareness, effort and investment for the youngest cancer survivors.
Impact Programs
Our Impact Programs reflect our comprehensive approach, ensuring every aspect of childhood cancer, from diagnosis through to survivorship, is supported by world-class research and innovation.
News & Stories
Explore Children's Cancer CoLab's latest news and stories from people who have experienced childhood cancer.
Events
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Funded Projects
Learn about research and innovation projects supported by Children's Cancer CoLab.
Transforming childhood cancer research together
Collaboration is the only way to fast-track progress in childhood cancer research.
Collective impact
We’re uniting partners across government, philanthropy, researchers, clinicians, advocates, survivors and families to accelerate breakthrough discoveries and create a future where every child with cancer can survive and thrive.
Guided by scientific rigour
Our independent Scientific Advisory Committee includes national and international experts who rigorously assess all research proposals to ensure that only the most impactful projects receive Children’s Cancer CoLab funding.
Lived experience perspectives
Survivors and families guide our work, ensuring the research we fund addresses real needs and delivers meaningful impact. They review grant applications, contribute to our advocacy efforts, and help shape ourpriorities.
Bold approach to funding
Our bold, collaborative approach to research funding is designed to incentivise partnership across institutions, disciplines and sectors, de-risk early-stage ideas, and focus resources where they will have the greatest impact.
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Your support can make a difference
By supporting Children's Cancer CoLab, you become part of a community breaking traditional barriers to accelerate research discoveries, creating real impact for young cancer patients and their families.
Heartbreaking facts about childhood cancer
Australia has one of the highest rates of childhood cancer in the world.
Despite advancements in treatment, cancer kills more Australian children every week than any other disease. This is a heartbreaking reality that we are determined to change.
