Canteen provides life-changing support that helps young people through a world turned upside down by cancer.
Canteen is the only organisation in Australia dedicated to providing free, tailored support for young people impacted by cancer – for over 40 years.
Young people face unique challenges when cancer enters their lives. Whether they are dealing with their own diagnosis, a close family member’s cancer or the death of a loved one, Canteen offers specialist services – including counselling, peer support and practical resources – to ensure they never face these challenges alone.
We also support parents, because when families are supported through cancer, young people cope much better too.
23,000/yr
young people have their world turned upside down by cancer every year
24/7
online support in our communities for young people and parents.
4 out of 5
young people impacted by cancer feel distressed and alone
97%
young people say Canteen gave them the cancer support they needed.
Real stories
Meet some amazing Canteen young people
JOIN US ON CANTEEN CONNECT
Canteen Connect is a community for young people dealing with their own or a close family member’s cancer. Join and download the app today.
News & Reports
Read the latest news featuring stories from the young people we support as well as updates on our research and services.
Meals That Matter - Uber Eats x Canteen x YCS partnership
Canteen partners with Cancer Australia on new national youth cancer roadmap
Strong show of support for Youth Cancer Awareness Month 2026
Canteen 40th Anniversary Event
Give today to help young people rebuild their future after cancer
Gold Coast Titans put Canteen front and centre
Youth cancer is rising. We need to take it seriously
Lessons from running one of Australia’s most trusted charities, 40 years on
Partners
Meet some of our corporate and community partners and find out how you can partner with us to support young people impacted by cancer.
