We ensure families have an understanding of their child's condition and treatment plan. We work together with the child's doctor and treating team as part of supportive shared care. 

We talk with schools and pre-school about the he safe return of your child after diagnosis. We provide education about childhood cancer for teachers, staff and peers if requested.

The school is also provided with an individualised health care plan and school information pack for the child. 

The CNCs also support the child and family if the cancer comes back, which may require a more intensive approach.

Sadly, if a cure is no longer possible and management becomes palliative we continue to provide support. 

If you live in a metropolitan area, meaning in a city or suburbs, we can assist your family with:

• referral to an available service such as paediatric outreach nurse teams or local hospital staff
• liaising with local services to assist with supportive care and treatments where possible
• school or preschool visits 
• home visits to provide health care treatments in the home, including chemotherapy 
• education and training if you wish to take on the responsibility of delivering treatments to your child
• support from the pain and palliative care service
• bereavement follow-up.

If you live in a rural area we can assist you with:

• referral to local health care services, including a paediatrician and local hospital, we will explain the child's condition to them and provide education 
• individual 'action plans' for your child and the local centres
• support with going back to school or preschool
• linking local services and The Children's Hospital at Westmead for continued care of the child
• phone support for families and local services during business hours
• support from the pain and palliative care service
• bereavement follow-up.