Policy
What to influence
Broad statement of goals, objectives and means that create the framework for activity.
Policy and advocacy
Youth Cancer Service
Canteen is committed to better outcomes, better experiences, and better futures for young people.
Our policy advocacy work aims to influence governments and other stakeholders to ensure they prioritise the needs of young people and their families who have been impacted by cancer. We advocate in local, national and international arenas, build powerful partnerships and empower young people to stand up and be heard.
What is policy and advocacy?
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Advocacy
How to influence
Action taken in support of a particular policy or cause.
Objectives
- Improve access to quality healthcare services for young cancer patients and survivors.
- Enhance psychosocial support programs and resources.
- Promote educational and employment opportunities for young people affected by cancer.
- Reduce disparities and ensuring equitable access to care and support.
Latest submissions
Policy and Advocacy
This submission focuses on the collaborative consumer group response to the Health Technology Assessment review.
Policy and Advocacy
This submission is regarding the policy and methods for assessment of cancer medicines by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC).
Policy and Advocacy
MSAC Review of Tisagenlecleucel for treatment of confirmed relapsed/refractory CD19-positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in children & young adults up to 25 years old.
- Australian Cancer Plan consultation draft 2023
- Proposal to adopt the Food and Drug Administration Guidance: Considerations for the Inclusion of Adolescent Patients in Adult Oncology Clinical Trials
- South Australian Cancer Plan 2022
- Joint submission: Inquiry into QLD Public Health System
- ABS 2026 census topic consultation, 2023
- Australian Cancer Plan 2023-2033
- Joint statement on pan-tumour action
Latest reports
Policy and Advocacy
To enable us to realise our true impact, Canteen worked in collaboration with Deloitte to measure the value of the programs Canteen delivers for young people through a Social Impact Analysis.
Policy and Advocacy
Canteen will operate across four strategic pillars to ensure that young people and their families get the best possible support to cope with the immense challenges of cancer.
- Counting the cost: the true value of investing in cancer treatment
- Exploring survivorship care for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors in Australia
- The economic cost of cancer in adolescents and young adults
- Cancer in adolescents and young adults in Australia, 2023
- NGO Cancer Survivorship Care Consensus
Find out more
Contact us for more information about our policy and advocacy work.