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Chloe, a Canteen young person who has benefited from its cancer support services, who has now left a gift in her Will for Canteen to continue ensuring these services can be free

Free Wills Week

Write your personalised Will for free from 18-31 March through our partner Safewill.

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Launching Canteen Australia on TikTok is about so much more than just being on another social platform.
Communicating about Cancer for Parents and Carers
Tips on communicating the news of a cancer diagnosis with those close to you.
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Cancer changes everything. We get it

For every $1 invested in Canteen programs, a social value of between $4.40 and $7.65 is estimated for the outcome delivered.

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More from Canteen Australia

We’re delighted that the Australian Government has today announced $9.4m in funding to enable us to continue delivering this vital service until 2027.
Canteen’s iconic National Bandanna Day has so far raised over $35 million to support young people impacted by cancer.
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. 
Canteen is thrilled to appoint Pillow Talk as their 2023 Principal Bandanna Day Partner to help provide comfort to young people impacted by cancer and their families.
The launch of the new Australian Cancer Plan (the Plan) yesterday is an exciting milestone for cancer care in Australia. This is a once in a generation opportunity to improve experiences and outcomes for people affected by cancer.
Canteen teamed up with Delta Goodrem to deliver a special segment during Nine’s ‘Christmas with Delta’ that aired on 17, 24 & 25 December.
Canteen Australia is pleased to announce the upcoming 6th Global Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Congress, taking place on 3-6 December 2024 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Canteen has proudly launched its Culturally Responsive Framework. This framework is for all Canteen team members and outlines how Canteen will work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people and their families impacted by cancer.
As we wrap up for the year, we're excited to share the remarkable achievements outlined in our Annual Report 2023.
On Friday 2 February, Canteen young people and their families impacted by cancer got up close and personal with iconic Australian band The Living End for an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Recently, Salt Meats & Cheese flung open their doors to our young people by hosting interactive cooking classes.
We surveyed young people who use Canteen Connect to understand what was working well and what we could improve.
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A place where young people talk all things cancer. The good, the bad, the unknown. Nothing scripted. Just the young people and their own stories.
Hearing the news that your parent might have a limited time to live is going to be very hard for you. That's the understatement of the year.
We are excited to introduce AYA Vision 2033, a cancer plan for Australian adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients.
Have you recently heard the word "cancer" in a consultation? You might be thinking 'what should I do if I'm diagnosed with cancer?' We're here to help.
Having accurate information to assist you deal with your cancer while providing you with a sense of control when everything else appears chaotic.
Cancer is a disease of the cells. Our bodies are made up of billions of cells – they are basically like building blocks. Normally, cells grow and divide to make more cells only when the body needs them.
This guide is here to help you understand and support your friend when their family member has cancer.
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Canteen supports 12-25 year-olds dealing with their own diagnosis, a close family member’s cancer or the death of a loved one. Our services also now extend to parents, because when they cope better with cancer and communicate openly, their children are likely to experience less distress and anxiety.