Who participates in Kitetime?
What happens if my employer has not registered for Kitetime? Can I still register?
Is there a certain time of day that I should be taking my Kitetime?
How do I spend my Kitetime?
I’ve got a voucher and I’m not sure what to do with it?
Can anyone participate in Kitetime?
How much do I donate?
My employer gave me a Kitetime voucher and I’ve lost it, what do I do?
Can I take more than one hour off for Kitetime?
My company has a system where it donates one day for each staff member to volunteer for their chosen charity. Can I use this day to take my Kitetime?
What if I can’t take time off but want to contribute?
Do we need to organise everyone to participate on the same day?
Why is Kitetime spread over a month?
Getting started, how do I sign up?
What’s involved in my commitment?
Can I claim the expense from my tax?
About Redkite?
Why did we choose Redkite?
What do I do with my photos or videos?
Is this a one off program?
Where does my money go?
How many hours are involved?

Kitetime is for everyone; not just people with immediate families close by. There are no age restrictions or barriers. We are encouraging you to spend time with what ‘family’ is to you, whether it be immediate family, friends or colleagues - ultimately making moments matter with people you love. This in turns helps a Redkite family to concentrate on spending time with their family and sick child or young person.
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Yes absolutely. Please register here.
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There is no set time to take your Kitetime. It may be easier if you take it on the way to work or leave an hour or so earlier. Confirm this in consultation with your manager.
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Kitetime is about spending time with your loved ones or family. This may be simply phoning a loved one overseas or playing hopscotch with your children. For suggestions check out how to spend Kitetime.
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To redeem your voucher, you’ll need to add your company voucher code when you redeem your voucher. To be eligible to take your Kitetime you’ll need to register here.
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Yes of course. However, we do suggest that you seek management endorsement.
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Your donation will enable Redkite to provide families who have a child or adolescent with cancer with essential emotional, financial and educational support. Redkite is about supporting not only the child or young person through the cancer journey, but the family as a whole unit; from the point of diagnosis, during treatment and when the family returns to the community. Your donation will help us reach out to the 5000 families currently going through the difficult cancer journey. See how you help.
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The first step is to speak with your employer. If they unable to assist, refer them to speak with the staff at Redkite.
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The one hour is simply a guideline to work from. Seek permission from your manager on how much time you would like to have to spend your Kitetime.
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Yes. This would be a great way to get involved in Kitetime. Speak with your manager to discuss how it best works in your organisation, and then contact your local Redkite office.
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We would welcome your contribution. The aim of Kitetime is to spend time with your friends and loved ones – we encourage you and your colleagues to do so – which in turn helps a Redkite family to do the same!
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No, the aim of Kitetime is to allow employers to spread Kitetime for employees over the month of September. However, your workplace may decide to hold a family event and allow everyone to take time off together.
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The vision in developing Kitetime is that it is a unique concept, and part of that is to allow flexibility to employers and employees to take their Kitetime over the month of September.
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If you’re part of an organisation you’ll need to identify your Kitetime champion within your workplace and ultimately you’ll need to register or redeem your voucher.
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Your Kitetime commitment is to register, stay in touch with your Kitetime champion and to have fun doing whatever you choose when you take your Kitetime.
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Any donation over $2 is tax deductible.
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Redkite is one of Australia’s leading childhood cancer support charities and has been providing professional care for 25 years. Redkite believes the best way to support a child or young person through cancer is to support the whole family. While up to 80% of children will be cured, intense and prolonged treatment puts profound and multiple pressures on the child and family. Redkite supports children, young people and their families through the long and often difficult journey of childhood cancer by providing essential support services which are responsive to families real needs. Visit www.redkite.org.au for more information.
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Some participants in Kitetime are long term friends of Redkite, and are eager to continue to assist Redkite support children, young people and their families through the cancer journey. Some organisations are new to Redkite and we’re thrilled to have them / you support Kitetime. Visit www.redkite.org.au for more information.
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You may want to show your Kitetime champion, post some of your photos or video clips on your organisations website or some of you may want to place your photos on the work photo board to show your colleagues what you chose to do for your Kitetime.
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Whilst this is the inaugural year for Kitetime, we are moving forward to repeat the event annually in the next few years and beyond. With the learning’s that we take from year 1 and your feedback of Kitetime we know we will make it a better event for next year and beyond.
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The funds raised from Kitetime go directly to Redkite.

Your donation will assist Redkite to help families who have a child or adolescent with cancer. Redkite is about supporting not only the child through the cancer journey, but the family as a whole from the point of diagnosis right through to being back in their community. Redkite believes that every Australian child and young person diagnosed with cancer should be empowered to cope with the emotional, social and practical consequences. See how you help.
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How long you take for your Kitetime is to be arranged with your manager and or Kitetime champion. The time and the donations are flexible.
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