How we support
young people
impacted by cancer
Cancer affects everyone differently.
That’s why Canteen provides a wide range of free support services to help young people impacted by cancer overcome the specific challenges they’re dealing with.
Support services for
Young people
It might feel like your family or friends don’t really get what you’re going through, but you’re not alone.
Through Canteen, you can meet and support other young people impacted by cancer who understand how you feel because they are dealing with similar stuff.
Chloe
Chloe lost her teens entirely to cancer, but now is a proud Canteen youth ambassador.
Daniel
Daniel found community in Canteen after his mum was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in 2013.
Georgia
Georgia found peers who shared her cancer experience through Canteen.
Jacob
Canteen’s Good Grief program helped Jacob cope and connect with peers after his mum lost her battle to cancer.
Josh
Josh is advocating for young people impacted by cancer after surviving liver cancer as a toddler.
Quick links to help Young People
Learning & Support resources
Check out our range of resources and articles made to help you.
Events & Programs
Take a break and meet people like you who get it.
Join us on Canteen Connect!
A community for young people dealing with their own or a close family member’s cancer.
Counselling
Talk to a specialists about whatever is on your mind. We can also provide support finding ways to cope with what life looks like now. It's confidential and completely free.
For young cancer patients
Specialist treatment and support for young people with cancer aged 15-25 is provided by the Youth Cancer Services (YCS).
Dealing with grief
Getting the right support when someone in your family has passed away is so important, but asking for help can be tricky too. We are in your corner when you need it.
Quick links to help Parents & Carers
Communicating about cancer
Discover practical tips and advice for parents facing cancer on communicating and supporting your children through a diagnosis in the family.
Refer someone
Refer someone who you know needs support.
Cancer Hub
Access to practical and emotional support for families impacted by cancer (with children aged 0-25).
Advice and Resources
Find resources with useful, relevant information for parents and carers who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis in the family.
Guide to Canteen
Learn more about how Canteen supports young people impacted by cancer.
Counselling for parents
Our counsellors and psychologists can help you manage your own mental health and support you through the parenting challenges cancer can bring. Contact us or call 1800 945 215.
On-demand webinars
Our series of on-demand webinars provide family cancer support in the form of practical tools, strategies, resources and services for parents impacted by a significant illness.
Managing the effects of cancer in the family
Cancer impacts the whole family emotionally. Parents and carers may feel overwhelmed, guilty, or helpless. Support is available to help everyone cope.
Key links to help health and education professionals
School Support
Canteen supports school communities to better assist students impacted by cancer.
Free training
On-demand courses which are aimed at professionals working in the education and healthcare space.
Our Research
Discover world-class research from our Impact team that is changing lives.
Refer someone
Refer someone as a health or service professional.
