We do whatever it takes to be there for mums
We help manage the distressing burden of cancer on mums and their families by providing practical, tailored support during the entire treatment journey.
We supported 692 mums with cancer in 2024
We sent out 614 support packs to mums with cancer in 2024.
We gave out 823 bears for their little kids to cuddle in 2024.
We offer counselling sessions to help you navigate difficult decisions and relationship changes, and can provide information and resources including: care packs, recordable comfort bears, educational books; and financial support for cleaning, groceries and fuel.
Help support a mum with cancer
Here are some of the different ways you can get involved with Mummy’s Wish and help us continue our important work to support Australian mums when they need it most.
Make a donation
Donate a voice-recordable comfort bear for a young child to cuddle while their mum is undergoing cancer treatment.
Fundraise for us
We couldn’t do this without the incredible support of individuals, organisations and community groups across Australia
Create a legacy
Leaving a gift in your Will is a powerful way to show your support for mums with cancer now and into the future.
New Mummy's Wish Support Group
We’re excited to be trialing our very first Mummy’s Wish Support Group! Have real conversations with other mums who understand the challenges and emotions that go with a cancer diagnosis.
Meet Rhiannon
Three days before Christmas last year, and five days before her 33rd birthday, Sydney mum Rhiannon received the news she had cancer.
She’d found a lump in her breast during a routine self-check.
Rhiannon was tempted to wait it out to see whether the changes were just part of her menstrual cycle, but her husband Kyle convinced her to follow up with her doctor.
Words from our Mums
We are so grateful. The girls love love love their bears, my eldest made hers a bed. Thank you so much for the beautiful book too, I read it to the girls and tears flowed.
I've never been on the receiving end of support like this and I am so grateful.
Alex
My eldest son was having a very vulnerable week. The book 'Nowhere hair' helped sooth him in knowing we’re not the only ones going through this. I gave my boys their bears last night at bedtime, I recorded a song for them, they were so humbled and touched that it was my voice and I sung the song 🥹 they showed so much gratitude and love to me and didn’t let the bears leave their arms all night.
Joanne
I want to sincerely thank you for your incredible work and unwavering support. The care and compassion you’ve shown have provided me with great comfort, not only easing my mind but also significantly reducing the anxiety I've been experiencing.
Your organization has made me feel that I am not alone in this battle against illness.
Nina
Members of RCA's Patient Support Team - (L-R) Tenaya, Kirsten, Cathy and Jaime)
Mummy's Wish is an initiative of Rare Cancers Australia
Rare Cancers Australia is a charity whose purpose is to improve the lives and health outcomes of people living with rare, less common and complex cancers.
We redefine cancer support, so no one is left behind. No one feels alone. Everyone is given the best possible chance to survive cancer.
Learn more about Rare Cancers Australia at www.rarecancers.org.au
