Neuroblastoma takes the lives of more children under five than any other cancer
Help us fund life-saving research and give every child the chance to grow up and lead a long and healthy life.
2026 Grant Round Now Open: Focus on Immunotherapy
Neuroblastoma Australia’s 2026 Grant Round is now open, with a focus on immunotherapy—an exciting area with strong potential to improve outcomes for children with neuroblastoma.
Funding research today to give every child a future tomorrow.
Neuroblastoma is an aggressive childhood cancer with ~50% survival, usually affecting two-year-olds. We fund research to find a cure so every child can grow up.
Every child,deserves to grow up
Neuroblastoma is a devastating childhood cancer. We fund research to find a cure and give every child a future.
Run2Cure Sydney
Run2Cure is the fun run for everyone, Neuroblastoma Australia's largest fundraiser each year - with a great choice of distances and a host of children's fun activities throughout the morning.
Run2Cure Sydney
Run2Cure is the fun run for everyone, Neuroblastoma Australia's largest fundraiser each year - with a great choice of distances and a host of children's fun activities throughout the morning.
What is neuroblastoma?
Neuroblastoma is a rare and aggressive childhood cancer that develops from immature nerve cells. It most commonly affects children under five and can grow and spread quickly.
Supporting families through every step
We provide trusted information, practical resources, and connection for families facing neuroblastoma — so no one has to navigate this journey alone.
Together, we can support families today while working toward a better future for every child.
Funding better, safer treatments
We fund world-class research to improve survival and reduce the harsh impact of current treatments. Every project is rigorously reviewed by our expert Scientific Advisory Board to ensure we back the most promising breakthroughs.
Because research is the only path to a cure.
What is neuroblastoma?
Neuroblastoma is an aggressive childhood cancer, most often affecting children under five. Survival rates for high-risk cases remain around 50%, and many survivors face lifelong effects from treatment.
We are working to change this — by raising awareness and driving understanding of this devastating disease.
Why your support matters
#1 Toddler cancer in Australia
Neuroblastoma is the number one baby/toddler cancer
Average age of children at diagnosis
The average age of diagnosis is just two years of age
~50% Survival rate
Only one out of two children survive aggressive neuroblastoma
Behind every number is a child, a family, and a future at risk.
Support for families
Our neuroblastoma families are at the heart of what we do. Get to know some of the courageous family stories from our community, including our CEO Lucy Jones and her daughter Sienna Hoffmann; whose battle with the children’s cancer neuroblastoma inspired Neuroblastoma Australia.
If your child has been diagnosed, you are not alone. We provide information, connection, and support at every stage.
Funding research.
Changing outcomes.
We fund world-class research to develop better, safer treatments and improve survival rates for children with neuroblastoma.
$4M+ raised for research
World-class scientific advisory board
Cutting-edge projects funded
You can make a difference
Your support helps fund life-saving research and gives children with neuroblastoma a better chance to grow up and live long, healthy lives.
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Help us find a cure for every child
Your support funds research, supports families, and brings hope to children facing neuroblastoma.