Their support services for 12-25 year olds are free, individually tailored and underpinned by world-class research and Canteen's evidence-based approach.
Vision and mission
Canteen's mission is to be in the corner of every young person when cancer crashes into their world. Canteen provides life-changing cancer support in order to achieve a vision where no young person faces cancer alone.
Canteen was set up by a group of young cancer patients in 1985 and is one of Australia's leading cancer organisations where young people still guide the organisation at every level.
How Canteen can help
Canteen supports young people to:
- Connect with peers in similar situations through programs and recreation days
- Understand what cancer means by providing access to free information and resources
- Access online and face-to-face counselling
- Join a 24/7 online support community of peers via Canteen Connect
- If they’ve been diagnosed themselves, it provides Youth Cancer Services which are specialised treatment and support services based in major hospitals throughout Australia.
Canteen is guided by values and commitments to ensure that everyone feels respected, included and safe. We welcome the LGBTQI+ community and people from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities.
Information lines / help lines
Connecting yourself or someone you know or work with to specialist support from Canteen is easy:
- Contact Canteen's specially trained staff on 1800 945 215, Monday – Friday, 9am- 5pm Sydney time
- Fill in the short online form and someone will be in touch within 48 hours to discuss support options.
Programs, apps and tools
- Canteen Connect young people impacted by cancer can connect with others in a similar situation, check out events around the country or online and chat to a counsellor.
- Cancer Hub be connected to Canteen, Redkite, Camp Quality and other services
- Youth Cancer Services specialised treatment and support services for 15-25 year-olds with cancer based in major hospitals throughout Australia.
