Camp Quality
Camp Quality’s cancer education program has been teaching kids about cancer with a fun and interactive puppet performance, for over 33 years. The program focuses on telling the broader cancer story, including how to support someone who is facing their own cancer diagnosis or that of a loved one.
The free Cancer Education Program visits primary schools and education and care services around Australia, and is shown to reduce bullying, absenteeism and the need for mental health support services for kids impacted by cancer. An independent KMPG report showed the total Social Return on Investment of the Cancer Education Program is $5 for every $1 spent.
The program includes newly developed Teacher Resource Packs aligned to the Australian Curriculum, Early Years Learning Framework and state-based curriculums. Teacher lesson plans, classroom activities and our Talking About Cancer guide provide further learning on the social and emotional impacts of cancer. We also offer a free Kids’ Guide to Cancer App that can be downloaded to your smartphone or tablet. Our resources have been developed in consultation with subject matter experts in the health and education sectors and help to facilitate conversations about cancer.
“It took away the stigma and fear from cancer. As we have a student at our school being treated for leukaemia, it helped the children understand what she is going though and why she has lost her hair. Having an understanding of the disease has certainly increased empathy in the other children too” – Principal
“The manner in which the show addresses cancer is age appropriate while clearly articulating the facts. It has helped me to be able to talk about cancer in a positive and reassuring manner” - Educator
1300 662 267
campquality.org.au