6th Global Congress Announced!

Breaking Ground in AYA Cancer Care

Youth Cancer Service

24 Apr 2024

Adolescents and young adults with cancer (‘AYAs’) have unique and complex medical and psychosocial needs, distinct from those of paediatric and older adult patients, and as such they require tailored, specialised AYA care for optimal cancer care pathways.

Canteen Australia is pleased to invite you to the forthcoming 6th Global Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Congress, happening 3-6 December 2024 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, a vital forum for advancing AYA cancer care for over 400 professionals, encompassing medical, nursing, allied health, and psychosocial care experts, alongside consumers and patient advocates.

Early bird registrations are open now until 31 July

Secure your place at Congress

Building on highly successful events in Edinburgh in 2016, Atlanta in 2017, Sydney in 2018, UK (online) in 2021, and Long Beach in 2023, this year’s Global Congress will unite a global community dedicated to advancing AYA cancer care. The 2024 edition, "Ethics, Equity, and Emerging Ideas," is poised to drive collaboration, innovation, and ethical considerations in AYA cancer care.

Congress Highlights:

Focused Themes: Explore Ethics, Equity, and Emerging Ideas in AYA cancer care.
Global Collaboration: Connect with international experts and advocates for enhanced cancer care outcomes.
Multidisciplinary Discourse: Delve into progress and challenges across the AYA cancer care continuum.

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to come together with medical, research, advocates, and consumer leaders in the AYA field in addressing the distinctive needs of young people navigating cancer. Join us in Melbourne as we collectively advance AYA cancer patient care. Your participation will contribute to a significant impact on the global stage.

The Global AYA Cancer Congress series was established in 2016 in partnership with Canteen Australia, Teenage Cancer Trust (UK), and Teen Cancer America (USA), dedicated to driving improvements in the care of adolescents and young adults with cancer.

a picture a YAPS, a puppet which plays the role of a young person navigating cancer

You Are Not Alone: Patient Storytelling Through Song

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Leyla, a person who is involved with Canteen's services and the recipient of a generous gift

Leyla’s Story

Read about how Leyla received a generous gift from a Canteen major gift supporter which enabled her to better manage her recovery from ovarian cancer.

group image of the people who attended the hawkesbury cultural immersion program

Connecting with Culture, Country and Community on a Canteen Program

Read about the latest Canteen program which took place at beautiful Deerubbin (Hawkesbury River) in Dharug Country.

Celebrating 30 Years of Bandanna Day

Read about the celebrations that happened across the country as Canteen reached the 30 year anniversary of National Bandanna Day.

a group of 5 young people wearing bandannas

Impact Report 23/24

Read the 2023/24 Canteen Impact Report, which highlights the positive outcomes we have achieved for young people and families facing cancer.

dannii minogue with four canteen youth ambassadors

Dannii Minogue bandanna launch

Canteen is excited to launch our newest product range made in partnership with Dannii Minogue and Canteen youth ambassadors Nate, Jupiter, Emily and Franki.

Delta goodrem with 3 canteen youth ambassadors

Delta meets Canteen Youth Ambassadors

Watch our video feature on how Delta Goodrem met with some of our inspiring Youth Ambassadors.

National Youth Cancer Consumer Forum 2024

In July 2024, young people from the Youth Cancer Services (YCS) State Youth Advisory Groups met in Sydney for the Annual National Youth Cancer Consumer Forum.

Youth Cancer Services Evaluation

An independent evaluation of Canteen’s YCS has found that the initiative provided important access to age-appropriate clinical care and treatment between 2020-2024, improving quality of life for AYAs with cancer across Australia.