About Canteen

Cancer affects everyone differently.

That’s why Canteen provides a wide range of free support services to help you overcome the specific challenges you’re dealing with.

Canteen is an Australian not-for-profit that provides free and tailored support to young people aged 12-25 who are impacted by cancer. Whether they are dealing with their own diagnosis, a close family member’s cancer or the death of a loved one, Canteen provides:

All support services are underpinned by Canteen’s research and evaluation team who conduct world-class psychosocial research with the ultimate goal of transforming the lives of young people affected by cancer.

Canteen was set up by a group of young cancer patients in 1985 and young people still guide the organisation at every level. Read our 2021-2026 strategic plan.
 

organisation in Australia dedicated to providing tailored support for young people impacted by cancer.