Cancer affects everyone differently.
That’s why Canteen provides a wide range of free support services to help young people impacted by cancer overcome the specific challenges they’re dealing with.
Chloe lost her teens entirely to cancer, but now is a proud Canteen youth ambassador.
Daniel found community in Canteen after his mum was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in 2013.
Georgia found peers who shared her cancer experience through Canteen.
Canteen’s Good Grief program helped Jacob cope and connect with peers after his mum lost her battle to cancer.
Josh is advocating for young people impacted by cancer after surviving liver cancer as a toddler.
It might feel like your family or friends don’t really get what you’re going through, but you’re not alone.
Through Canteen, you can meet and support other young people impacted by cancer who understand how you feel because they are dealing with similar stuff.
Check out our range of resources and articles made to help you.
Take a break and meet people like you who get it.
A community for young people dealing with their own or a close family member’s cancer.
Talk to a specialists about whatever is on your mind. We can also provide support finding ways to cope with what life looks like now. It's confidential and completely free.
Specialist treatment and support for young people with cancer aged 15-25 is provided by the Youth Cancer Services (YCS).
Getting the right support when someone in your family has passed away is so important, but asking for help can be tricky too. We are in your corner when you need it.
Discover practical tips and advice for parents facing cancer on communicating and supporting your children through a diagnosis in the family.
Refer someone who you know needs support.
Access to practical and emotional support for families impacted by cancer (with children aged 0-25).
Find resources with useful, relevant information for parents and carers who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis in the family.
Learn more about how Canteen supports young people impacted by cancer.
Our counsellors and psychologists can help you manage your own mental health and support you through the parenting challenges cancer can bring. Contact us or call 1800 945 215.
Our series of on-demand webinars provide family cancer support in the form of practical tools, strategies, resources and services for parents impacted by a significant illness.
Cancer impacts the whole family emotionally. Parents and carers may feel overwhelmed, guilty, or helpless. Support is available to help everyone cope.
Canteen supports school communities to better assist students impacted by cancer.
On-demand courses which are aimed at professionals working in the education and healthcare space.
Discover world-class research from our Impact team that is changing lives.
Refer someone as a health or service professional.
Our services
Counselling and Support
Our specially trained counsellors are here to provide the support you need.
Canteen Connect
Join our online community for young people and connect with others who ‘get it’.
Cancer Hub
Cancer in the family brings immense challenges. Finding support shouldn’t be one of them.
