Canteen Aotearoa

Description

Around 4,200 rangatahi across Aotearoa are impacted by cancer each year, whether it’s their own diagnosis or cancer in their whānau. 

Rangatahi don't have to face cancer alone. Canteen is a safe space for rangatahi to connect, share the tough stuff, and get a break from cancer.

Our services are free of charge and available for rangatahi aged 12-24 who:

  • Has/Had cancer
  • Has/Had a parent or sibling with cancer
  • Dealing with the death of a parent or sibling from cancer

Canteen services include:

  • Individual support and therapy
  • Peer support events
  • Therapeutic programmes and camps
  • Rangatahi development
  • Specialised online support - canteenconnect.org

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

All of Canteen's support services are free of charge.

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 23 Dec. Closed 24 Dec — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Information, education & support
Cancer support

Region

West Coast, Canterbury, Northland, South Auckland, Hutt, Taranaki, Waitaki, Hawke's Bay, Central Lakes, Central Auckland, Tairāwhiti, West Auckland, South Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Southland, Waikato, Wellington, Dunedin - South Otago, MidCentral, East Auckland, Nelson Marlborough, Wairarapa, Whanganui, Lakes, North Auckland


https://healthpoint.co.nz/community-health-and-social-services/cancer-services/canteen-aotearoa/