An online program for parenting through childhood cancer.
The program will help you learn practical strategies you can use to support your child or children, manage your own emotions, and strengthen your connections as a family.
What will it help me with?
How does it work?
The program is online and can be completed at your own pace. It is made up of short videos and guided activities. You will also be invited to optional live online sessions with other parents and a program facilitator.
Brought to you by
the Child and Youth Cancer Alliance
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What is Compass?
Compass is an online program for parents and carers. It is designed to help you respond to the needs of your child/children and family as best you can, even when challenged by overwhelming thoughts and feelings.
If you are 18 years or older and care for a child or adolescent aged 0 –17 who is undergoing cancer treatment or has completed treatment, this program is for you. This program is not suitable for parents whose child has died from cancer, however, if you have experienced a bereavement you can access other support services by contacting Cancer Hub.
Who is this program for?
You will be redirected to a registration form and then gain immediate access to the online program.
Compass is intended to be used alongside other forms of professional support. If you require counselling or practical support, please contact Cancer Hub.
This program was developed with valuable input from families with lived experiences. The program covers five areas that parents said they most needed help with during their family’s cancer experience:
- Adjusting to changes in family life and routines
- Managing my own emotions
- Responding to children’s big emotions
- Responding to children’s challenging behaviours
- Strengthening family relationships
The program is flexible to suit you
- Online modules, access anytime and work at your own pace (internet required)
- Pick which module you want to start with
- Each module takes 30 - 45 minutes
- Contains practical activities and a parent workbook
Option to connect with other parents in live facilitated group sessions
In these sessions, you will be able to discuss and explore topics and activities covered in the online modules in more depth alongside other parents.
Technical support
Parenting support
If you have any technical difficulties with accessing the Compass program or have questions about the program itself, please email
To learn about other services available to parents impacted by cancer, please contact Cancer Hub. We have many other ways we can support you.
Compass
Compass is an online program for parents and carers. It is designed to help you respond to the needs of your children and family as best you can, even when challenged by overwhelming thoughts and feelings.
If you are 18 years or older and care for a child or adolescent aged 0 –17 who is undergoing cancer treatment or has completed treatment, this program is for you. This program is not suitable for parents whose child has died from cancer, however, if you have experienced a bereavement you can access other support services by contacting Cancer Hub.
The program will help you learn practical strategies you can use to support your child or children, manage your own emotions, and strengthen your connections as a family.
Who is this program for?
What will it help me with?
How does it work?
The program is online and can be completed at your own pace. It is made up of short videos and guided activities. You will also be invited to optional live online sessions with other parents and a program facilitator.
Register to access Compass
If you’re interested in signing up for the Compass Program, click on the register now link below and complete a short survey. Once you’ve registered, you will get access to the online platform ‘Teachable’, where you can work through the five Compass modules at your own pace. If you choose to join the live group sessions, we’ll provide details on how to sign up.
Compass is intended to be used alongside other forms of professional support. If you require counselling or practical support, please contact Cancer Hub.
Compass is intended to be used alongside other forms of professional support. If you require counselling or practical support, please contact Cancer Hub.
If you’re interested in signing up for the Compass Program, click on the register now link below and complete a short survey. Once you’ve registered, you will get access to the online platform ‘Teachable’, where you can work through the five Compass modules at your own pace. If you choose to join the live group sessions, we’ll provide details on how to sign up.
Register to access Compass
This program was developed with valuable input from families with lived experiences. The program covers five areas that parents said they most needed help with during their family’s cancer experience:
- Adjusting to changes in family life and routines
- Managing my own emotions
- Responding to children’s big emotions
- Responding to children’s challenging behaviours
- Strengthening family relationships
The program is flexible to suit you
- Online modules, access anytime and work at your own pace (internet required)
- Pick which module you want to start with
- Each module takes 30 - 45 minutes
- Contains practical activities and a downloadable parent workbook
Option to connect with other parents in live facilitated group sessions
In these sessions, you will be able to discuss and explore these topics and activities in more depth alongside other parents.
Brought to you by
the Child and Youth Cancer Alliance
To learn about other services available to parents impacted by cancer, please contact Cancer Hub. We have many other ways we can support you.
Technical support
If you have any technical difficulties with accessing the Compass program or have questions about the program itself, please email
Parenting support
Finding out what you think about Compass is important to us, allowing us to make future improvements. As it is the first year we are piloting this program, if you take part in Compass, you will be invited to provide your feedback about your experience in our research study. You will be asked to complete two surveys: one during your program registration and another approximately three months later. You will also have the option to participate in an interview to provide more detailed feedback on your experience with the program. Your feedback will be used to make improvements to the Compass Program.
Who is this program for?
If you are 18 years or older and care for a child or adolescent aged 0 –17 who is undergoing cancer treatment or has completed treatment, this program is for you. This program is not suitable for parents whose child has died from cancer, however, if you have experienced a bereavement you can access other support services by contacting Cancer Hub.
What will it help me with?
The program will help you learn practical strategies you can use to support your child or children, manage your own emotions, and strengthen your connections as a family.
How does it work?
The program is online and can be completed at your own pace. It is made up of short videos and guided activities. You will also be invited to optional live online sessions with other parents and a program facilitator.
Take Part in the Compass Program Research
Option to connect with other parents in live facilitated group sessions
In these sessions, you will be able to discuss and explore these topics and activities in more depth alongside other parents.
Register to access Compass
If you are interested in signing up for the Compass Program, click on the 'Register Now' link below and complete a short survey. Once you have registered, you will get access to the online platform ‘Teachable’, where you can work through the five Compass modules at your own pace. If you choose to join the live group sessions, we will provide details on how to sign up.
Compass is intended to be used alongside other forms of professional support. If you require counselling or practical support, please contact Cancer Hub.
Research Ethics
This research study has been approved by the University of New South Wales Human Research Ethics Committee [Project Id: IRECSS7544]
Compass is an online program for parents and carers. It is designed to help you respond to the needs of your child/children and family as best you can, even when challenged by overwhelming thoughts and feelings.
What is Compass?
Register to Access Compass
If you’re interested in signing up for the Compass Program, click on the register now link below and complete a short survey. Once you’ve registered, you will get access to the online platform ‘Teachable’, where you can work through the five Compass modules at your own pace. If you choose to join the live group sessions, we’ll provide details on how to sign up.
Compass is intended to be used alongside other forms of professional support. If you require counselling or practical support, please contact Cancer Hub.