Maria Kavallaris is a Pediatric Oncologist based at High Street, Randwick, NSW 2052. She works with children and families who are dealing with serious illness, especially cancers that start in childhood. In the clinic, the focus is on getting answers, making clear plans, and supporting families through a really tough time.
Childhood cancer can look different from one child to the next. Maria’s work includes looking after people with conditions such as leukaemias and brain and nervous system tumours. This can include Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), as well as tumours like glioma, glioblastoma, medulloblastoma, and diffuse midline glioma (H3 K27M). At times, she also helps coordinate care for other childhood cancers, including neuroblastoma and embryonal tumour types.
Cancer care isn’t only about treatment. It’s also about how children cope day to day, and how families manage appointments, tests, and side effects. Maria looks at the whole picture and pays attention to what matters most for each child. Over time, that can mean adjusting plans as new results come in, and keeping communication steady when things feel uncertain.
Maria’s specialist education and paediatric oncology training guide her approach to childhood cancer care. She also has an eye on new options when they fit. If a child’s situation matches a study or research pathway, clinical trial options may be discussed as part of the overall plan. The exact fit depends on the diagnosis and where the disease is at, so decisions are made case by case.
For families in the Randwick area and around NSW, Maria is a local option for paediatric oncology support. If you’re looking for help with a childhood cancer diagnosis, you can start with a conversation about what’s happening now and what the next steps could be.