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The core lessons we have learnt in 40 years, and the principles that guide our decision making today.

Read our 2025 Annual Report and discover the impact of your support - helping young people facing cancer through counselling, connection and tailored programs.

Nearly 32,000 support services delivered, strong outcomes, expanded programs, and national awareness initiatives helping young people navigate cancer with connection and care.

Discover key takeaways from the 2025 YCS Community of Practice Meeting, which focused on collaborative care for adolescents and young adults with cancer.

Canteen backs the new Lancet Oncology Commission calling for compassionate cancer care, including robust psychosocial support for young people.

Support Canteen Australia’s Christmas Appeal to raise $332,716. Your gift today can help ensure that no young person impacted by cancer faces the festive season alone.

In August 2025, Canteen ran a Double Day campaign, which saw Canteen raise more than $109,000, which equates to over 950 counselling sessions for young people impacted by cancer.

In July, Canteen brought together 83 young cancer patients and survivors for the fourth annual National Youth Cancer Consumer Forum. Read about what took place!

Canteen’s Education and Career Service has been expanded to support all young people impacted by cancer.

Canteen are excited to share the news that Siona Hardy has been announced as the new CEO of Canteen.

Thousands accepted the inaugural Five Peaks Virtual Challenge in March to raise funds for Canteen and young people facing the mountain that is cancer.

Canteen is urging the Federal Government to allocate $11.9 million for a pioneering project to research the full extent of youth cancer.