Parent/Carer Conferences

Past Conferences:

Advances in Neuroblastoma Research meeting

14-18 May 2023

The Advances in Neuroblastoma Research meeting (ANR2023) took place as a live meeting in the “Beurs van Berlage”, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

More information about the program can be accessed here.

ANZCHOG Annual Scientific Meeting

27th July 2022

The leading scientific meeting for paediatric oncology came to Sydney and targeted specific areas of interest for parents including keeping up with school, managing social challenges during and after childhood cancer, minimising the psychological impact, staying fit and active and managing the needs of siblings. Please refer to the links below for more information.

Parent Virtual Day Poster

Parent Program

Neuroblastoma Parent Global Symposium 2021

6-7 November 2021

The online event brought together families from around the world, directly affected by neuroblastoma and all those who work to treat, help and support them. The program is modeled to share advice and learning, information on new areas of research as well as to facilitate conversation on specific topics.

The event was hosted by the UK and US based Solving Kids Cancer groups and the Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation (CNCF).

Watch Dr. David Ziegler present on the promising area of personalized medicine and focuses on Australia's PRISM trial which is being extended to include more childhood cancer patients. This session was moderated by Lucy Jones, President, Neuroblastoma Australia.

More information

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August 2026

On Sunday 9 August 2026, take on Australia's most iconic fun run and help make a difference for children with neuroblastoma. Starting in Sydney's CBD at Hyde Park and finishing at Bondi Beach, City2Surf is a 14km event that brings together thousands of runners, walkers and fundraisers each year.
National Childhood Cancer Roadmap Recognises CAR T-Cell Therapy as a National Priority

Neuroblastoma Australia has welcomed the release of the National Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Roadmap, describing it as an important step forward for children and families affected by cancer.
Neuroblastoma Australia Responds to Federal Budget Announcement

Neuroblastoma Australia is extremely disappointed the Federal Budget did not include specific funding for CAR-T Cell treatment for solid tumours - it’s a devastating omission for Australian children diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
Oaten's | Raising funds for research into neuroblastoma

I'm fundraising for Neuroblastoma Australia, to raise funds for vital research into better, kinder and more effective treatments for the children's cancer neuroblastoma. Please show your support by donating via this page.

What is neuroblastoma?
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One in two children with aggressive neuroblastoma will not survive. Neuroblastoma is the number one toddler cancer. We need your help to find effective treatments. Donate today to support world class Australian research into developing less toxic, more effective treatments, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. Donate as an individual or business and receive a tax-deductible receipt for all donations over $2.
Detection, diagnosis & staging

Know about symptoms of neuroblastoma, detection, diagnosis and different stages of neuroblastoma childhood cancer.
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Our Story

Neuroblastoma takes the lives of more children under five than any other cancer. Help us fund new research to find a cure within our lifetime and save toddlers' lives.
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Golf2Cure 2025

Our 2025 charity golf day, Golf2Cure, will take place on Thursday, June 26 at the prestigious Lakes Golf Club at Eastlakes, Sydney. The aim of the day is to have fun, increase awareness of neuroblastoma, and to raise funds for research into this devastating childhood cancer so we can find treatments that are more effective and less toxic.
Key Statistics

Know key statistics about the childhood cancer, neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma is the most common solid tumour of childhood and its treatment. Most neuroblastomas, made up of cells found in nerve tissues of the body, start in the adrenal glands.