Online Resources and Links
Stem Cell Donation and Blood Donation
Community Organisations and Supports
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Services Australia - Access payments relevant to your circumstances
Some of the above listed organisations and charities provide financial support, including access to counselling for parents and siblings. Please contact them directly to check eligibility. Alternatively, you can ask to speak with the Hospital Social Worker.
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DADA2 and Rare Disease
Medical Trauma Resources
(Child related)
Coping with Medical Traumatic Stress - Queensland Health Booklet
Meg Foundation - Managing pain and medical anxiety
CALM Care - A guide for minimising distress and discomfort during medical procedures & CALM Plan
Health Care Toolbox - Helping children and families cope with illness and injury
Momentum - Online hub assisting children and adolescents with anxiety and wellbeing
iSUPPORT - Checklist for ensuring the child is supported during all medical interventions
Effective Peri-Procedural Communication (EPIC) - Optimise wellbeing for all children experiencing medial procedures
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network - International resource
Comfort Positions for Children during treatments and procedures - Video
Buzzy Bee - Support during the use of needles
Children’s Health Queensland - Coping in Hospital
Miscellaneous
Orgamites - Health and Organ donation education
Need Immediate help?
Roll Up For Ruben provides this site for information and education purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have a medical emergency or you are in crisis, please contact your doctor, reach out to one of the following 24/7 support services or attend your nearest Hospital Emergency Department.
Triple Zero: 000
Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL)-
Metro: 1300 555 788
Peel region: 1800 676 822
Kindness makes the world go around.
- Ruben 5 years