Redkite

Redkite provides real and practical support to children, young people and their families through the entire cancer journey.

Address

PO Box 3220
Redfern 2016
Australia

Website: http://www.redkite.org.au

Contact

Name: National Relationship Manager Thea Sitcheff

Phone: 1800 334 771

Fax: 02 9280 1518

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Mission / Objective

Redkite is a national charity that supports children and young people with cancer and their families through the entire cancer journey. From the moment of diagnosis, throughout treatment and when families return home to their communities, Redkite is available with real and practical support.

Redkite’s vital services include emotional, financial and education support and are available to families in all major cities, regional areas and remote locations across Australia.

Redkite receives no government funding and relies entirely on the generosity of individuals, organisations and corporate partners.

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Services

Redkite provides vital services for families across Australia including:

In hospital support such as funding social workers and music therapists in hospital, diagnosis support packs and the Redkite Book Club
Community based support such as email and telephone suppor t, telegroups, bereavement support and family days
Financial assistance such as financial grants and financial counselling
Education assistance such as grants and scholarships

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Projects in Progress

Redkite supports children and young people with cancer and their families, through the entire cancer journey with emotional, financial and education support.

Emotional support within the hospital environment is provided through social workers and music therapists, and support within the community includes telephone and email counselling, facilitated telegroups and family days. Redkite’s education grants and scholarships help children and young people keep up with their studies and to help them reach their full potential.

Board Members

Redkite is governed by a passionate, professional and committed Board of Directors who ensure the highest level of ethics, compliance and governance of Redkite. The Board reflects the Redkite values and works continuously to ensure honesty, full transparency and accountability at all times. Redkite’s Board do not receive any fees and bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise from a range of business and commercial sectors. National Board of Directors:
	Robert (Bob) Every (Chairman) Robert is a metallurgist by profession and completed his Doctorate in 1971. He has held a number of senior executive positions with BHP and became Managing Director and CEO of OneSteel in February 2000, retiring from the position 1 May 2005. Robert, who lives in Sydney, is a Director of Boral Limited, Chairman of Iluka Resources Limited and is Chairman of Wesfarmers Limited.
	Geoff Brunsdon Geoff Brunsdon is a professional company director and is currently Chairman of ING Private Equity Access Ltd, a Director of APN Funds Management Limited; and a Director of Sims Metal Management Limited. In 2009 he retired as Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking of Merrill Lynch International (Australia) Limited. Geoff is a Member of the Takeovers Panel, he is a Chartered Accountant, a Fellow of FINSIA and a Fellow of the Institute of Company Directors. He is also a Director of The Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists and Purves Environmental Custodians.
	David Hind David Hind is President of the Business Higher Education Round Table, chair of Skills Tasmania and is involved in a number of other education policy initiatives. In 2005, he retired as Managing Director Process Gas Solutions of BOC South Pacific. He was chair of The Australian National Training Authority and was a member of the Business Council of Australia.
	Chris Masters Chris Masters is the longest serving reporter on Australia's longest running television public affairs program, Four Corners, having worked on the program between 1983 and 2008. Within that time he received five Walkley awards, including the premier award in Australian journalism, the Gold Walkley. He was awarded a public service medal in 1999 and a honorary doctorate in communication in 2005.
	Tony Newton Tony Newton has had extensive experience at General Management/CEO levels in investment banking and international management consulting operations. Since retiring as a Senior Partner from Heidrick & Struggles (international management consultants), he has primarily been involved with his farming and viticultural interests in the Hunter Valley in NSW.
	Ross Pinkerton Professor Pinkerton is the Director of Oncology at the Royal Children's and Mater Children's Hospitals in Brisbane (The Queensland Children's Cancer Centre). He also holds the position of Professor of Oncology at the University of Queensland.
	Mark Rigotti Mark Rigotti is the Managing Partner of Freehills, an Australian-based international law firm. Prior to this, Mark ran a leading corporate, capital markets and fundraising practice for 15 years spanning Australia and the United Kingdom. Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Masters of Laws and a Diploma from the Securities Institute of Australia. He is also a member of the Finance and Treasury Association.
	Helen Sewell AM From 1987 to 2001, Helen Sewell was an Executive Director of an ASX listed company. She was responsible for the construction of Australia's first specialist cancer treatment centre for adolescents which opened in 2006 at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth. Helen is Chair of Perth College, a private girl's school, and is on an advisory committee to The Australasian Sarcoma Study Group. In 2010, Helen was was appointed to the Order of Australia in recognition of her service to the community through her philanthropic contributions to, and executive roles with, medical research groups and organisations such as Redkite that assist young people with cancer.
	Jennifer Horrigan Jennifer is a Principal with investment bank, Greenhill Caliburn, and has responsibility for the overall Operations of the firm within Australia. She also has 15 years’ experience as a leading adviser to Australian and international corporations on financial communications and investor relations and has directed the communications on some of Australia’s largest and most high profile transactions. Jennifer’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Business, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance (FINSIA), a Graduate Diploma in Management (Australian Graduate School of Management).
	Sarah Goodman Sarah has over 15 years experience as a voluntary Director of charities and other non-profit enterprises. Sarah has also been a Director of a large commercial group offering financial advice services. Sarah is a senior financial services executive with 20 years' experience spanning risk management and compliance, governance, and regulatory affairs. Sarah currently leads the compliance team at BT Financial Group and has held a range of senior executive positions.

ABN

65 104 710 787

Year Established

1983

Tax Deductible

Yes

Wills and Bequests

Leaving a gift in your will is a lasting and positive way of ensuring that children and young people with cancer and their families benefit from your legacy.

Even if you already have a will, it is important to review it regularly and ensure that it still accurately reflects your wishes and the nature and value of your assets.

To enable you to do this we provide information for lawyers below to assist them in preparing or reviewing your will. Advising us of your planned generosity also helps us to shape and plan our services in the future.

Find out more about leaving a gift in your will for Redkite

General Donations

Donating to Redkite is easy and rewarding; and your generosity allows us to provide our wide range of essential support services to children and young people with cancer and their families, through the difficult cancer journey.

Redkite receives no government funding, and we rely 100% on people like you to fund our work. Please help us maintain these vital services to ensure that all Australian children and young people living with cancer and their families receive the equality of care they need during this traumatic time in their lives.

Donations of $2 and above are tax deductible and you will receive a receipt via email. If you would prefer, you can donate by calling 1800 334 771. Or to donate by fax, please print this form.

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Your generosity will make a real difference to children and young people with cancer and their families.

Club Red

Join the club that is supporting children and young people with cancer by donating on a monthly basis.

Donate in lieu

Celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday, wedding or anniversary by asking your guests to donate to Redkite in lieu of a personal gift.

Donate in memory

Remember someone close to you by making a donation in their memory. Commemorating the life and legacy of someone special by donating to Redkite can be a wonderful way to remember a person's life.

A gift in your will

Find out how you can make a real difference to families dealing with childhood cancer by leaving a lasting gift in your will to Redkite.

Donate through payroll

Workplace or payroll giving is one of the easiest ways to donate to Redkite.

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Volunteering

Volunteering for Redkite can be fun and rewarding. You'll meet new and interesting people and feel great knowing that you’re helping to improve the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families.

We have opportunities in our offices for you to join our team as a volunteer or alternatively you can get involved or at our many fundraising events across the country. We’d love to welcome you into the Redkite community!

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Other support

Whether you are a caring individual or a caring organisation, there are many ways that you can help Redkite support children and young people with cancer and their families.

From making a donation to getting involved in a Redkite event to organising company involvement; every dollar raised will make a real and vital difference to the families we support.

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