Real Stories, Real Impact
A cancer diagnosis affects both the person and their family. Every young person needs support, understanding, and a sense of belonging.
Meet those who’ve found hope through Canteen, thanks to your generosity—ensuring no one faces cancer alone.
Give young people facing cancer
the support they deserve
Cancer is turning young lives upside down — isolating them and leaving many to cope alone. Canteen is the only organisation supporting 12–25 year olds through cancer with personalised care and counselling.
Right now, 1,300 young people urgently need support. Donate this tax-time to help them face cancer with strength, not silence.
What we’ve achieved with donors like you
5,000
Young people and parents supported with life-changing assistance.
4,568
Counselling sessions provided to help young people navigate their cancer journey.
75,000
People reached in the wider community.
Built on the generosity of Australians like you
Canteen has grown from a small support group of six young cancer patients into a nationwide organisation providing free, tailored support to thousands of young people.
We help young Aussies and their families navigate the challenges of cancer when their world has been turned upside down – but none of it would be possible without your support.
9 in 10
Young people supported by Canteen feel less distressed and isolated.
99%
Young people supported by Canteen would recommend us to a friend dealing with cancer.
$75,000
Cancer changes everything. So can your support.
Every year, about 23,000 young Aussies have their world turned upside by cancer. Four out of 5 young people impacted by cancer feel distressed and alone. Canteen is committed to reach as many of these young people as we can with free, individualised support, but we can’t do it without you.
Frequently asked questions
Why make a tax-deductible donation to Canteen?
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Where does my donation go and why does Canteen’s work matter?
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