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Camp Quality

Camp Quality brings positivity, fun and laughter back into the lives of kids facing cancer. Camp Quality’s programs and services support kids (0-15) dealing with their own cancer diagnosis, or the diagnosis of a sibling, parent, or carer.

Vision and mission

Camp Quality’s services and programs help families build optimism and resilience through community, education and fun. Camp Quality are proud to have improved the quality of life for kids impacted by cancer, and their families, for almost 40 years.

Camp Quality’s vision is to become the most valuable support network for kids and families impacted by cancer.

How Camp Quality can help

Camp Quality’s programs include Camp Quality-run events and hospital support. Camp Quality’s services are digital resources and counselling, accessible whenever and wherever they are needed.

Information lines / help lines

  • Call 1300 662 267 Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST

Programs, apps and tools

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This information was originally published on healthdirect - Camp Quality.

Last reviewed: July 2022

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Retreats for Families Facing Cancer | Camp Quality

Camp Quality retreats provide families facing cancer the opportunity to go away on holiday, relax and make positive memories.

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Parenting Through Cancer | Camp Quality

Camp Quality and Canteen's Parenting Through Cancer website gives parents access to a supportive online community and useful resources.

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Cancer Education at Schools | Camp Quality

Our Cancer Education Program visits primary and preschools to deliver cancer education that dispels myths about cancer. Our puppet shows can decrease bullying, absenteeism and mental health issues.

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Childhood cancer app - New Normal Navigator | Camp Quality

Camp Quality's New Normal Navigator app gives parents of children diagnosed with cancer the resources to help them adjust to ‘a new normal’ on returning home from hospital.

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Kids' Guide To Cancer app | Camp Quality

Camp Quality's free Kids’ Guide to Cancer app is an award-winning educational app and a valuable tool for parents to help answer the most common questions children have about cancer in a safe, interactive and educational way.

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Parents and carers diagnosed with cancer | Camp Quality

When a child has a parent or carer diagnosed with cancer, they can sadly miss out on the fun and adventure of being a kid. Camp quality gives back some of this precious, carefree time.

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Family Experiences | Camp Quality

At Camp Quality laughter is the best medicine. Our family experiences provide tickets to games and events free of charge so the family can laugh and make happy memories away from the stresses of cancer.

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Kids' Camps | Camp Quality

Camp Quality Kids' Camps are a chance for kids to be kids again and make friends with other children who understand what they’re going through.

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Puppet Programs | Camp Quality

Camp Quality's puppets have brought laughter and distraction to kids on cancer wards for decades. Travelling to primary schools and preschools across Australia they create a positive community for kids facing cancer.

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Virtual Camps | Camp Quality

Camp Quality's Virtual Camps are live-streamed, online entertainment experiences, bringing the fun of camp to kids isolated by cancer and their siblings.

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