Child Cancer Network |

Linking Care,
Sharing Knowledge,
Advancing Best Practice

The patient’s experience is central to the work of the Network, with
particular emphasis placed on ensuring children receive the same quality
of care regardless of who they are or where they live in New Zealand.

NCCN Portal

The NCCN Portal where the treatment protocols are accessed is currently unavailable.

If you or your colleagues need a treatment protocol, please contact either Sarah Hunter shunter@adhb.govt.nz (Starship) or Kirstie Copeland kirstie.copeland@cdhb.health.nz (Christchurch) – during office hours, or contact the Specialist Centre.

Shared Care Agreements

Click here for restricted access to Shared Care Centre Paediatric Oncology Service Agreements.

SHARED CARE SERVICE AGREEMENTS

Contact Amy Carter to see if you are eligible ACarter@adhb.govt.nz

National Guidelines

Click here for access to NCCN's 200+ national guidelines for the supportive care and management of children with cancer.

NATIONAL GUIDELINES

Information for Families

Click here for access to Information for Parents hosted on the kidshealth.org.nz website

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Latest News:

Child Cancer Foundation’s 2025 Health Professionals Grant

The Child Cancer Foundation have released their flyer for the 2025 Health Professionals Grant. The purpose of the Grant is to support Health Professionals such as Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers and other Allied Health professionals who spend the majority of their role delivering Paediatric Oncology......
09 September, 2024 No comment
National Travel Assistance Programme Changes Welcomed

The National Child Cancer Network (NCCN) welcomes the Government’s recent announcement of significant changes to the National Travel Assistance (NTA) programme. The announcement, effective April 1st, 2024, included a much-needed 50% funding increase ($18 million), raising mileage rates from 28 cents to 34 cents per......
26 April, 2024 No comment
NCCN Celebrates Retention of Pharmac Rule 8.1b, Ensuring Equitable Access to Life-Saving Cancer Treatments for All Children

The National Child Cancer Network applauds the decision to retain Pharmac rule 8.1b which allows for children with cancer to continue to access modern cancer pharmaceuticals. This rule has played a critical role in establishing a world-class, equitable treatment pathway for childhood cancer in New......
15 March, 2024 No comment

Linking Care, Sharing Knowledge, Advancing Best Practice

The patient’s experience is central to the work of the Network, with particular emphasis placed on ensuring children receive the same quality of care regardless of who they are or where they live in New Zealand.