We believe in improving the quality of life for children living
with cancer and their families through unrelenting optimism and the
healing power of laughter.
Our fun therapy creates a supportive environment full
of fun and understanding.
What's fun therapy?
It is what we do and more importantly how we do everything.
Each of our programs is centred around fun. It is a weapon we
use to fight cancer. Giggle, our motorised puppet that visits
children in hospital is one example. Being involved in fun
activities is a great way for children to
build resilience.
How does optimism fit?
There is mounting evidence to show that people with an
optimistic outlook have greater happiness and success than those
who view the world pessimistically.
Optimism is a fundamental part of our culture. We
see possibilities and opportunities in our challenges. We
are committed to the continual development
of optimistic behaviours in our staff, volunteers and
programs.
Learned optimism
This is about understanding and implementing a set of
skills on how to speak to yourself about any of your setbacks from
a more encouraging point of view. These 'event explanations' can be
practised and learned.
As part of our commitment to unrelenting optimism we encourage
our staff, volunteers and supporters to discover and utilise their
'signature strengths'. You will find practical ideas in
Living with
cancer.
Recommended positive psychology websites