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three young people from Canteen representing National Bandanna Day and holding up a bandanna that says "I'm standing up to cancer"

Cut It, Colour It, Cover It

Get involved in the Cut It, Colour It, Cover It campaign for National Bandanna Day this year.

Youth Leadership Festival
Canteen delivered its Youth Leadership Festival over 3 days in August to more than 70 young people aged 16-25 who have been impacted by cancer.
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Cancer changes everything. Connect with others who get you 24/7 on Canteen Connect.
Cancer Hub
Helping families impacted by cancer (with children aged 0-25) more easily access the support they need.

Find services, support & information

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.

$99+

Million in Social Value

Over a 5-year period

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In our communities for young people and parents

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About Canteen

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.