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Welcome to the Camp Quality Website!

We are the children’s family cancer charity that believes in bringing optimism and happiness to the lives of children and families affected by cancer through fun therapy. We believe laughter is the best medicine.

At CQ we are one big happy family. Our kids and their families, our staff and volunteers, and our partners, sponsors and donors are all part of the family. Together we help children and their families face the challenging days and celebrate good ones.

We believe in improving the quality of life through unrelenting optimism.

We'd love you to get involved, so check out join CQ, how you can help, or donate now!

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Questions from kids

Stuff you might want to know!
  • Can I go to camp if I am very sick?
    It's up to the child's doctor, if the doctor says yes, and we can find the medical staff, it's all systems go! It really can help your recovery!
  • Do we sleep in tents?
    No, normally you'll sleep in cabins, sometimes there might be a sleep-out.
  • Where are the camps held?
    All over the place, check out What's on. We don't have our own camping grounds.
  • Can I go if I have a disability as well as cancer?
    Yes, we have children with other disabilities who are able to be supported by our medical staff and trained companions.
  • How much does it cost?
    It's free, your family will not be asked to pay a fee for registration or for participation in any Camp Quality program.
  • I live out of town can I still join?
    Yes! We have 13 local CQs around Australia.
  • Mum wants to know if I will be insured if I go to a camp?
    Yes. We are careful that everything included in our program has been approved by our insurers. Our general insurance covers children at all events organised by Camp Quality.
  • Can I go to camp without my parents?
    Yes, we have lots of kids' age range camps.
  • Can my brother and sister come too?
    Most of the time. We believe that families need to do things together - your siblings need support too. We don't want them to feel left out. We include your brothers and sisters whenever we can fit them in.
  • How many camps can I go to each year?
    You can go to one kids' camp (with a companion) and a family camp, and then there are fun days too!
  • Dad wants to know if you are affiliated with any religious groups?
    No, without the help of Saints Church in the early days Camp Quality would not have grown as fast as it did. However, we have children of many religions and races taking part in our programs and we celebrate our diversity.
  • Can you come to camp if you are in remission?
    Yes! Many of our children are in remission. We know that you still face challenges not shared by children who have not been ill. At camp everyone will understand.
  • How many kids come on camp?
    This depends on the venue, the funding and the advice of our medical advisers. We understand the health problems that large camps pose and work with our advisers to keep numbers at a level that poses the least risk.
  • How old do I have to be to go to camp?
    Our children are aged from birth to eighteen. Our tiny babies and their families go on family camps and day outings. You can start 'camp' at age four in some locations. 
How do I sign up to attend?

To attend our camps and fun days you need to be registered.

Apply now