Wigs4Kids™

Children aged 6–18 who are undergoing treatment for cancer and have experienced hair loss are eligible for a wig through the Wigs4Kids program, pending eligibility.  As the program is part of our Family Financial Assistance Program, it is important to note that families still need to be eligible as part of the criteria for that program. See Family Financial Assistance FAQ’s.

Kids with Cancer Foundation receives hair donations to be made into bespoke wigs by our wigmaker for children who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. Please speak to your Hospital Social Worker or Welfare Worker if you would like to apply for this program.

Yes, for kids aged 6-18 years with a cancer diagnosis, our Wigs4Kids™ program provides both the hair to create bespoke wigs, as well as funding the cost of having them made.

We provide bespoke, human-hair wigs made from hair donated through our Wigs4Kids™ campaign.

Whilst they are made to fit each individual child, it’s important to note that the wig won’t be an exact match to your child’s natural hair—but we do our best to find something similar in colour, length, and style.

Not exactly. While we do our best to match the colour and style preferences, it’s important to remember that wigs won’t look or feel exactly like their own hair. Some families expect an identical match, but wigs are a close approximation—designed to help restore confidence.

The wigs are made by a professional wigmaker, Ella Wigmakers based on the Central Coast in NSW, who specialises in creating custom wigs using real, donated hair. We work closely with Ella Wigmakers who understand the unique needs of kids going through cancer treatment – like sensitive scalps, smaller head sizes, and comfort.

Because we cover the full cost of the wig through our program, families need to go through our approved process. This helps ensure quality, safety, and consistency across every wig we provide. Unfortunately, we can’t reimburse families who choose to use their own wigmaker or purchase a wig elsewhere.

Once we’ve received the completed application and all necessary information, it usually takes 4-6 weeks to have the wig made and delivered. Custom wigs take time, and we appreciate your patience while our partnered Wig Maker creates something special for your child.

You’ll need to fill out a short application form and provide a recent photo of your child, along with information about their preferred hair colour and style. We’ll guide you through every step to make it easy.