Linking Care, Sharing Knowledge, Advancing Best Practice
The National Child Cancer Network brings together health professionals, carers and stakeholder organisations to work collaboratively and provide leadership for service development across child cancer services in New Zealand.
About Us
The National Child Cancer Network is funded by Te Aho o Te Kahu (Cancer Control Agency) with active participation and support from its lead advisers. It is a key initiative of the National Plan for Child Cancer Services in New Zealand (2010), developed by the Ministry of Health and (then) National Health Board, to provide a national framework for the delivery of child cancer services. The Network’s activity is also an integral part of the New Zealand Cancer Action Plan 2019-2029.
Our Partners
The National Child Cancer Network collaborates with a wide range of organizations and networks dedicated to supporting every stage of the child cancer journey.
Our Role
The National Child Cancer Network NZ (NCCN) unites healthcare professionals and families to improve outcomes and support for children with cancer across New Zealand.
Our People
We are the working group chairs and reference group members—experts and advocates committed to guiding and improving care for children with cancer across New Zealand.
Our Work
We lead collaborative efforts to advance research, improve treatment, and provide support services that enhance the lives of children with cancer and their families nationwide.
Information for Families
The Information for Families section offers clear, supportive information to help families navigate childhood cancer in New Zealand.Â
Information for Health Professionals
The Information for Health Professionals section provides clear, practical resources to support those involved in the care of children with cancer in New Zealand.Â
Latest News
Child Cancer Foundation’s 2025 Health Professionals Grant
The Child Cancer Foundation have released their flyer for the 2025 Health Professionals Grant. The purpose of the Grant is to support Health Professionals such as Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers[…]
National Travel Assistance Programme Changes Welcomed
The National Child Cancer Network (NCCN) welcomes the Government’s recent announcement of significant changes to the National Travel Assistance (NTA) programme. The announcement, effective April 1st, 2024, included a much-needed[…]
NCCN Celebrates Retention of Pharmac Rule 8.1b, Ensuring Equitable Access to Life-Saving Cancer Treatments for All Children
The National Child Cancer Network applauds the decision to retain Pharmac rule 8.1b which allows for children with cancer to continue to access modern cancer pharmaceuticals. This rule has played[…]
NCCN celebrates Dr. Scott Macfarlane’s knighthood for services to health
NCCN is delighted to celebrate the recent knighthood of Dr. Scott Macfarlane for services to health. This prestigious recognition in the 2024 New Year Honours list is a well-deserved tribute[…]
Expressions of interest for the National Child Cancer Network Governance Group
We are seeking expressions of interest from interested and suitably qualified people to become members of the Governance Group for the Network. The Governance Group is a new group that[…]
Update to childhood cancer incidence and survival data
Updated analysis on childhood cancer incidence and survival for the periods 2015–2019 and 2010-2019 have now been produced by the National Child Cancer Network. We are pleased to report that[…]
NCCN Portal
Click here to access our members-only portal and gain access to Treatment Protocols and working groups.
