At Canteen, we understand the profound impact a cancer diagnosis can have on young people and their families. That's why we're thrilled to partner with Pillow Talk, whose commitment to providing comfort and support has transformed our counselling spaces across Australia.

Canteen celebrated NAIDOC Week 2024, themed "Keep the fire burning! Blak, Loud and Proud," with culturally rich activities across Australia, honouring the enduring spirit and cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

19 young people impacted by cancer attended our recent camp program on the Mornington Peninsula.

EXPLORE is a free weekend program designed for 12-17 year olds who haven’t been on a Canteen camp before. EXPLORE is a great introduction to Canteen. It gives young people a chance to meet others their age going through something similar, share their story and have a lot of fun too.  

Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) diagnosed with cancer face significant challenges in maintaining their education and career paths due to the physical and mental toll of treatment. Yet, sustained involvement in school or work can greatly enhance their psychological wellbeing and social integration. 

Young people diagnosed with cancer will continue getting access to gold standard care through the Youth Cancer Services thanks to the $24.5M in funding announced in the Federal Budget last night. 

“Youth Cancer Services provide young cancer patients with the unique medical care they need as well as specialist mental health support, vital fertility preservation as well as access to life saving clinical trials,” said Peter Orchard, Canteen CEO. 

In a remarkable feat of courage and endurance, cancer survivor Abhi has completed the gruelling 250-kilometre ultramarathon in the Sahara Desert, known as the toughest foot race on Earth. Abhi, who was supported by Canteen during his cancer journey, undertook this incredible challenge to raise funds for us to show his appreciation for our support during his toughest time.  

The chilly morning of March 9th marked the beginning of an unforgettable weekend as Canteen Australia celebrated the 25th anniversary of Life Cycle. Approximately 150 riders, supported by 50 crew members, embarked on a remarkable journey cycling from Bassendean in Perth to Busselton in Western Australia’s scenic southwest, covering between 290km and 408km over three days.

We're thrilled to announce that Canteen Australia is now on TikTok! This marks a significant milestone for us as we continue our mission to support young people when cancer turns their world upside down. 

Launching Canteen Australia on TikTok isn't just about being on another social platform. It's about building a vibrant community, raising awareness, and making sure every young person impacted by cancer knows they're not alone.

Canteen Connect is an online community where young people impacted by cancer can connect with others in similar situations as well as chat to specialist counsellors. Using the app or website, young people can add their voice to conversations that matter to them, chat with others who share a similar experience and join online events such as book clubs, gaming nights and crafting sessions.

Evidence underpins everything we do at Canteen. Regularly evaluating our services – and acting on the results - is an important part of that.