If you work in a school, at some stage you will probably need to support students, families and colleagues affected by cancer. A cancer diagnosis has a ripple effect throughout the school community and calls for a sensitive, well-informed response from staff.
Cancer Council offers a range of resources to help you manage the issues raised by cancer in your school.
Information for school staff
- Cancer in the school community – When a student, family member or staff member has cancer.
- Talking to kids about cancer – How to explain all stages of cancer to children.
More helpful links
- Sun protection – Information and resources on the free SunSmart program for primary schools, SunSmart tips, and sun protection for workplaces.
- Healthy Lunch Box – Developed by dietitians, you can trust our website to help you with all things lunch boxes. Recipes and ideas are family-friendly, packed full of fruit, vegies and wholegrains and use only simple, budget-friendly ingredients.
Listen to our podcasts on Explaining Cancer to Kids and Family Dynamics and Cancer
More resources
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