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After 13 years of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to young Australians impacted by cancer, Canteen’s CEO Peter Orchard has announced he will step down in July 2025.

2024 was a big year at Canteen - read about all the highlights from the range of programs and events that went down!

December 2024 saw the AYA Global Cancer Congress take place in Melbourne, which saw people fly in from around Australia and the world for four packed days of workshops, exhibitions and presentations. Read about what took place!

Watch the music video made in collaboration between young cancer patients and Luke Escombe about the challenges that cancer brings to young lives.

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.