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Canteen Aotearoa is the only national charity dedicated to supporting rangatahi aged 12-24 impacted by cancer, whether through their own diagnosis, cancer in their whānau, or grief and loss.
Canteen provides evidence-based, free psychosocial support that focuses on the long-term emotional and social wellbeing of rangatahi:
- connections with peers who understand what they're going through, at events run by our Youth Workers
- individual support and counselling
- therapeutic support through a range of programmes and camps
- specialised online support services for rangatahi through our app Canteen Connect
- leadership skills, development grants and career guidance
Canteen was founded over 35 years ago by a small group of rangatahi with cancer, and today, they continue to guide the organisation at every level. Read our annual reports.
Meet our board
Canteen’s Board of Directors are a diverse group of Associate Directors with specialty experience in their unique fields and Member Directors, who are pivotal in ensuring Canteen members have an active role in our organisations' governance.
Meet the Board
Meet our AMBASSADORS
Canteen’s ambassadors have eclectic achievements and choose to use their platforms to support Canteen and rangatahi impacted by cancer.