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A critical gap in Australia’s cancer care system is leaving adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer aged 19-25 without access to potentially life-saving personalised medicine.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Read the 2024 Canteen Annual Report which as we reflect on a year of life-changing support and impact for young people facing cancer.

Read about the amazing fundrasing efforts of Chapel Hill State School as they raised over $3000 for young people impacted by cancer

Read the exciting news detailing the additional government funding which was granted to the Cancer Hub service.

Read about the highlights from the 2024 Canteen Youth Leadership Festival, in what was another inspiring and fun-filled event!

Youth Leadership plays a big role at Canteen. Watch the Youth Leadership video to learn about how our inspiring leaders are making a mark across the organisation.