Rangatahi Development
Canteen supports rangatahi to get their life back on track after being impacted by cancer.
Canteen supports rangatahi to gain social, development, and leadership skills using a range of different pathways and programmes.
Leadership
Programme
Canteen has a proud history of youth leadership, which continues to shape how we design and deliver our programmes and services. Our Local Leadership Teams bring together rangatahi who want to contribute their voices, grow their confidence, and help shape experiences for other young people in the Canteen community.
Any rangatahi using Canteen services aged 16 or over can apply to become a rangatahi leader.
Rangatahi
Development Grant
This is a financial grant to assist Canteen Members to thrive, grow and develop in areas such as learning, career skills or recovery. The grant is open to all rangatahi supported by Canteen. The grants will be up to a maximum of $1,000 per application and we have application intakes each quarter. A select committee will determine the grant recipients for each intake.
Career
Conversations
A cancer diagnosis, whether your own or within the whānau, can disrupt your education or career development. Having a dedicated space to discuss your options with a career advisor can provide valuable support and guidance, helping you make informed decisions during this challenging time.
Member
Directors
Canteen is a rangatahi-led organisation, ensuring that young people have a voice at every level of decision-making. Our governance structure includes rangatahi representation on the Board of Directors, with Member Directors—young people who have been part of Canteen—helping to oversee the organisation’s operations. We actively support and empower rangatahi to take on these leadership roles, making sure their experiences and perspectives shape the direction of Canteen.
O'Grady Leadership Award
The O’Grady Leadership Award is given annually at the AGM to a rangatahi who has shown a commitment to being supportive of others or the organisation. The award is named after the O'Grady sisters who were active members of Canteen for many years including time in local leadership groups and on the board. This is an award for rangatahi, by rangatahi.
Find out more
To learn more about Canteen’s individual support and cancer counselling services call 0800 2268 336, email info@canteen.org.nz or fill out this quick form.